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The Gap Seasonal Sales Associate Interview Questions & Reviews
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Seasonal Sales Associate at The Gap
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Oct 2012 – Reviewed Mar 26, 2013
Interview Details – Submitted application online then received a phone call for an interview a week later. Interview was at the store. Very easy and informal interview.
Interview Question – They had us go pick out and sell an outfit to the manager based on a given scenario. Super easy if you have any sense on how to match colors then you have no problem. Do not stress this interview. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – none they just determine a wage based on your experience.
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Seasonal Sales Associate at The Gap
No Offer – Interviewed in Atlanta, GA Oct 2011 – Reviewed Mar 2, 2013
Interview Details – Applied online, received a phone call asking to come in for an interview. Came to the interview, was asked to pick a card which had different scenarios. we were suppose to choose an outfit for the scenario. Then we were put in a room and asked about the outfit we chose and a few other questions.
Interview Question – Answering the questions in a group. It was hard to make yourself stand out. Answer Question
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Seasonal Sales Associate at The Gap
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Minnetonka, MN Nov 2011 – Reviewed Feb 20, 2013
Interview Details – Met with a store manager at a local shopping mall. Asked why I was interested in working with gap, describe my personal style, what my experience was working in a retail/customer service environment. Finally asked to go into the store and choose three outfits in 15 minutes and then explain why I chose each one.
Interview Question – Being asked to make 3 outfits in 15 minutes, unexpectedly was a bit of a surprise, but then again, you need to be offering this type of service to customers. Answer Question
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Seasonal Sales Associate at The Gap
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Oct 2012 – Reviewed Feb 18, 2013
Interview Details – Interview process was comfortable, friendly and informative. The position was explained well as well as the expectations and responsibilities. Hiring took place immediately with consistant hours and days per week initially. Because of seasonal nature, the hours and days decreased until emploment was terminated by employer.
Interview Question – How would you handle a customer suspected of shoplifting? Answer Question
Negotiation Details – Asking wage was accepted.
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Seasonal Sales Associate at The Gap
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Las Vegas, NV Nov 2012 – Reviewed Nov 28, 2012
Interview Details – I filled out the application online and was called for an interview the next day.The interview consisted of me and 3 other people, and we filled out papers about our availability, work experience, and general information. Then we went to the sales floor and had to pick out an outfit for different scenarios. Afterwards we had two-minute one on one interviews and then we were free to leave. Only one person interviewed us and my whole group got hired.
Negotiation Details – 8.50/hr - didn't negotiate, I just accepted the offer.
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Seasonal Sales Associate at The Gap
No Offer – Interviewed in Savannah, GA Oct 2012 – Reviewed Oct 4, 2012
Interview Details – I had a interview with 3 other woman and I was asked "how would I handle several customers at once" , I was also asked "how would I deal with a difficult customer ?" , "What would you do if you suspected a customer trying to steal?" and last what do yo think is grat customer service?
Interview Question – How would you handle helping several customers at the same time how would you transition from one customer to the next without breaking the conecttion with the customer? Answer Question
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Seasonal Sales Associate at The Gap
No Offer – Interviewed in Atlanta, GA Oct 2011 – Reviewed Oct 27, 2011
Interview Details –
I interviewed at a different location than which I applied. I met first with the assistant store manager, who asked me to put together an outfit for a potential customer (I was given a scenario and about 15 minutes to prepare). My interview went exceptionally well.
I was called back to interview at the store I had applied for. They didn't have my paperwork or application, but gave me a basic 5-minute interview and offered me the position -- UNTIL I stated I couldn't work Christmas Eve.
They said they would call me back and let me know either way, and I never received a response.
Interview Questions
- What are some of your favorite places to shop, and why? Answer Question
- What is an example of great customer service you received? Answer Question
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Seasonal Sales Associate at The Gap
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Apr 23, 2013
Interview Details – The Interviews were done through groups of 4-6, everyone got a chance to answer a question before moving on.
Interview Question – There were no specifically hard questions, just the general ones that you should expect to be asked. Answer Question
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Seasonal Sales Associate at The Gap
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Oct 2011 – Reviewed Apr 12, 2012
Interview Details – Picking out outfits, questions
Interview Question – What type of clothing would you suggest if I were to go to a football game? Answer Question
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