https://www.gapinc.com/en-us/careers/student-and-recent-grads

Gap, Inc.

Sales associate

October 2018 • Garden City, NY

What I liked

Good workplace environment/work experience Friendly management Good incentives (discount/benefits) Recognize employees that go above and beyond fundamental job function

What I wish was different

Weekly pay instead of Biweekly

Advice

Always put in effort to your work it almost always goes a long ways
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Sales assistant

June - August 2019 • Concord, CA

What I liked

Flexible work, tranquil environment

What I wish was different

More hours

Advice

Ask questions about how to improve in your sales tactics
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Sales Assosiate

June - August 2019 • San Mateo, CA

What I liked

I loved working hands on with people and starting a new experience in the retail/corporate world!

What I wish was different

I wish the management was different. The entire work environment was almost toxic and felt a lot like high school. Co-workers were petty towards one another and would even get in screaming arguments in the back break room.

Advice

Make sure you keep your head up and don't get discouraged by the fast-pace of the work environment. It can be exhausting but there's always another shift to prove yourself.
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Brand Associate

July 2019 • New York City, NY

What I liked

I enjoyed the fast-paced experience, working with as a team with my co-workers, and interacting with customers.

What I wish was different

I wish I had taken less time to get out of my comfort zone. At first interacting with customers made me nervous, but after some times working there it became a lot easier.

Advice

Customer service is an important aspect of the job so don't be afraid to interact with customers, often times they can be very friendly.
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Sales Associate

May - July 2019 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

Something that I really liked about this job was they taught me how to multitask. This job also helped me get better with customer service. They also taught me different things like doing the Cash register, doing the fitting room, greeting customers, and learning how to work as a team.

What I wish was different

Something that I wish to be different would be the break time I had. I wish I had a 20 minute break time instead of a short break time.

Advice

One piece of advice I would share about this experience would be lean how to network with your team. Your team will help you with the job, and you will get the job done working as a team.
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Stock

July 2018 • New York City, NY

What I liked

The environment

What I wish was different

More shadowing before put into the job straight away

Advice

It’s great meeting new people and gaining more teamwork experience
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Stock Associate

May 2017 - October 2018 • Costa Mesa, CA

What I liked

Flexibility and discount

What I wish was different

The management never enforced anything and the sales associates made the stock associates job a lot harder.

Advice

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Brand Ambassador (sales associate)

March 2018 - September 2019 • Waipahu, HI

What I liked

I was trained in back of the house and front of the house, so I was always doing something different. The other associates were great to work with. I was able to lead the floor for hours at a time.

What I wish was different

I wish the management had been a little more on the same page to keep a sense of cohesiveness and consistency throughout the store.

Advice

Be willing to learn and never be afraid to ask questions.
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Sales associate

July - September 2018 • Vacaville, CA

What I liked

The company has a great sense of community and teamwork. I enjoyed going to work and had fun getting to know customers. It was nice to also be rewarded when we reached our personal sale goals every month.

What I wish was different

I wish I could have stayed longer because I was just starting to get into my routine.

Advice

I think everyone should get to know there coworkers because it makes work more fun and interesting.
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Apparel Salesperson

October 2017 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

I loved the overall experience and being able to really learn how to gain more knowledge of retail

What I wish was different

Nothing really

Advice

Great way to see how you work I. Costumer service
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Brand Ambassador

May 2017 • Myrtle Beach, SC

What I liked

Very friendly work environment

What I wish was different

More hours available

Advice

It was a really great way to get customer service experience
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Banana Republic Brand Ambassador

May 2017 • Lynnfield, MA

What I liked

Working with customers personally to find the style that fits them.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Sales Associate

May 2018 • Houston, TX

What I liked

Great people

What I wish was different

notjing

Advice

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Sales Associate

May - August 2018 • Bellevue, WA

What I liked

The money.

What I wish was different

Nothing, it was a retail job and therefore, there wasn't a lot that could be different.

Advice

Work in retail for at least a month or so because it builds character and opens ones' eyes to the different people in the world.
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Department Store Salesperson

June 2019 • Gonzales, LA

What I liked

More laid back and customer service reliant than restaurant jobs

What I wish was different

It is not very engaging sometimes

Advice

Learn customer service skills and you can earn a lot in bonuses
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Associate

May 2018 • Leawood, KS

What I liked

My coworkers!

What I wish was different

I wish I hadn't been so hard on myself early on.

Advice

Don't get stressed about your job!
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Retail

April - June 2018 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

the customer experience

What I wish was different

the closing shifts were tough, and the job could be overwhelming

Advice

I loved styling people and I loved meeting people from from different countries.
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Sales Associate

May - August 2019 • Sherman Oaks, CA

What I liked

The management was great. They created a well-rounded environment in which all of the employees felt welcomed.

What I wish was different

I wish there was more of an incentive to pursue larger credit card application openings.

Advice

Be intentional in making conversations with customers. Be proactive and always keep in mind that the customer always comes first.
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Sales Associate

August 2018 - June 2019 • Anthem, AZ

What I liked

The other employees were very supportive and helpful, and the Managers had a fantastic, forgiving growth mindset.

What I wish was different

I wish I had applied to work there earlier.

Advice

Jump into the work, make mistakes, ask questions. Try to learn fast, but the technology comes quick with practice, so don’t worry if you don’t get everything at first.
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Brand Ambassador

June 2016 • Miami, FL

What I liked

I like the people and coworkers that always had a positive attitude.

What I wish was different

Bigger payroll.

Advice

Always keep an open mind and have a positive attitude.
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