Gap, Inc.

Sales Associate

September 2016 • Naperville, IL

What I liked

Something that I've been doing for a while and I'm comfortable doing it.

What I wish was different

Wish that there was a little more flexablitity and more movement in the company.

Advice

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Retail Salesperson

June - August 2022 • Roseville, CA

What I liked

The coworkers and easy to pick up goals that they have for the store and our interactions with customers

What I wish was different

Having to sell a credit card a certain amount per week to be successful and valued in the workspace

Advice

Don't be afraid to talk to customers and give advice

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Operations Intern

May - August 2022 • Gallatin, TN

What I liked

-Learned tons about supply chain as a whole while working here. -They stuck me in an environment where I could make an impact but also work on my areas of improvement.

What I wish was different

Two things I would change is giving interns a warmer welcome and making the training process a little bit more formal.

Advice

Do not be afraid of making mistakes, the best way to learn over there is by getting the experience and making mistakes is a part of that.

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Brand Associate

June - July 2020 • La Jolla, CA

What I liked

I got to learn the basics of working retail including working the cash register, backroom stocking and customer service skills.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have set a more concrete schedule so I could have had time to do other things throughout the week. It felt like I was always working and at random times because it kept switching each week.

Advice

To never be afraid to go up to customers and offer assistance because most of the time they really value your opinion and are open to suggestions.

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Brand Ambassador

July - August 2019 • New York City, NY

What I liked

Working with a range of associates.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Company Planning And Marketing Effectiveness Intern

June 2021 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

The company culture! Everyone is so collaborative and encouraging! They want you to succeed and they give you the tools necessary to do so!

What I wish was different

I wish I was able to have the experience in person rather than virtual, but that was due to COVID-19.

Advice

Take advantage of the time and opportunity in front of you! Ask questions to your manager, your team, your peers, and people outside of your team too! Make yourself known throughout the company, meet with as many individuals as you can and absorb all the information and advice they’re willing to give you!

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sales associate

June - August 2021 • Manhasset, NY

What I liked

What I wish was different

-the training was not as good -there should have been more meetings to brief the whole staff

Advice

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Cashier

June 2019 • Fairfield, CT

What I liked

The other workers and they give you 50 percent off card

What I wish was different

Less push for old navy cards

Advice

Working on the floor is better than fitting room

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Cashier

March 2017 • Danville, VA

What I liked

The environment was chill there

What I wish was different

More hours sand more actual work

Advice

If you work at an old navy in a small town, it will get extremely boring and old navy cards are essential.

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Customer Service Representative

May - July 2019 • Phoenix, AZ

What I liked

I like the team atmosphere and how approachable they were

What I wish was different

scheduling and trading shifts

Advice

Great summer job or part time job w school

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Brand Associate

June - August 2018 • Flagstaff, AZ

What I liked

The people!

What I wish was different

The pressure to get people to get cards. I knew they were a bad deal, but I still has to sell them.

Advice

Make friends! They make the difference in a shift.

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Brand Associate

July 2019 • Washington, DC

What I liked

I liked that I was able to learn how to do different things on the job and how flexible the hours were. I also enjoy the discounts and benefits.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have received corporate internship skills while I was working there. That would have been amazing to put on my resume.

Advice

Wear comfortable shoes and please do not multitasking because it gets super busy.

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Brand Associate

June 2017 • Exton, PA

What I liked

The employees were super kind

What I wish was different

I wish I was given more hours.

Advice

Great place to work only if you want a part-time job.

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sales associate

May - July 2018 • Culver City, CA

What I liked

Flexible schedule, team was easy to work with, very positive working environment

What I wish was different

I wish i got scheduled more

Advice

Retail is probably one of the most demanding fields of labor, so come prepared.

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Sales associate

July 2019 • Walnut Creek, CA

What I liked

The management team was kind and supportive.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Sales associate

October 2018 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

The communication at the beginning and the community aspect

What I wish was different

Now the communication is not great and manager is not good

Advice

Be nice to everyone you don’t know how there day has gone

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Brand Ambassador

July 2020 • Norfolk, VA

What I liked

There was flexibility within scheduling and the work environment was positive.

What I wish was different

Advice

Make sure you communicate with your manager about upcoming hours and how many the company will have to give.

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Sales

July 2018 • Schaumburg, IL

What I liked

Nice co-workers and company.

What I wish was different

More hours

Advice

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Brand Associate

July 2020 • Glendale, WI

What I liked

The empowering coworkers and brand message, constant uplifting events for women and girls, ability to socialize with customers/increase sales/provide customer service, learning about retail, the different tasks we were able to switch between, etc.