Gap, Inc.

sales associate

March 2018 • Westport, CT

What I liked

I really liked being able to watch my managers do their jobs and learning about all of their responsibilities. I also liked learning about all of the economics that goes into the every day experience in retail.

What I wish was different

I do not wish anything had been different in my work environment, however I do wish I had been given some more morning shifts instead of night shifts.

Advice

Be alert and friendly and it will make your job much more enjoyable.

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Brand Ambassador

July 2018 • Honolulu, HI

What I liked

Learning the basics of retail and the personality of the brand ambassador on the floor

What I wish was different

I wish I knew how to communicate more fluently with the customers

Advice

Be open to go outside your comfort zone and approach people with a warm smile and genuine interest

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Product Management Intern

June - August 2018 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

Culture, flexibility, projects, team

What I wish was different

Too many projects

Advice

Challenge yourself once every day and you will gain so much confidence at the end! And don't be afraid to ask questions.

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Sales associate

July - August 2018 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

Good entry level job experience. Supportive team.

What I wish was different

Advice

Customer service is a biiig element don’t underestimate how much you will have to interact with customers

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Retail Salesperson

May 2018 • Garden City, NY

What I liked

-hour flexibility

What I wish was different

-my own free time

Advice

-good customer service experience

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Brand Associate

June 2018 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

Flexiblity

What I wish was different

Advice

Retail is hard work but you have to make the most out of it to build relationships and trust in your clients.

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Athleta sales associate

July 2018 • Bridgewater Township, NJ

What I liked

The co-workers, the tasks II had to complete, the merchandise I was selling

What I wish was different

I wish I started sooner

Advice

Be personable and friendly to everyone

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Sales Associate

May - August 2018 • Santa Clara, CA

What I liked

I loved working with the staff and other coworkers. I got to meet a lot of customers and interact with many different types of people.

What I wish was different

Honestly, I wouldn't change anything. I loved what I was doing, and loved who I was working with.

Advice

Come into your work environment and be happy. Smile.

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Inventory Management Analyst

June - August 2017 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

Great, progressive atmosphere in terms of formality and work/life balance. People were always willing to lend a helping hand- they know the company is a prospect and you may just be working there soon.

What I wish was different

Transportation is pretty straightforward, but can be quite lengthy depending on where you stay. Not much to change here, just a reality. Workload could have been increased, but internships often face an issue with this, so nothing new.

Advice

Most of the work is done in excel, so be prepared for screen time. Don't be afraid to network with everyone, it will only benefit you.

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Intern

February - April 2017 • Niagara Falls, NY

What I liked

There is a lot of "coach to intern" touch bases and learning moments throughout the internship. Observing and learning from not only the general manager, but also the assistant managers and other leaders, really help shape and personalize the learning experience that better fits the understanding. Having conference calls with the other interns across the nation with guest speakers each week also makes this internship very special.

What I wish was different

I wish there was more hands-on time during the internship. A lot of the internship was reading and learning about the policies, but not much time was dedicated to really doing the role of a store leader until the final week - or until you receive an offer post-internship.

Advice

Always be taking notes and asking questions, especially during the conference calls! Guest speakers have so much wisdom and insight to the company from their own experiences, so do not hesitate to ask.

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Sales associate

April 2015 • Gilroy, CA

What I liked

I really appreciate how much this job taught me about customer service. Working here has made me feel more comfortable solving problems and has given me the confidence and experience I will need for other careers in the future.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Sales Representative

June - August 2018 • Deptford Township, NJ

What I liked

All the employees and mangers were very friendly and eager to help you learn the job.

What I wish was different

They could cater more to summer jobs for college students. I wish they had just kept me doing the basics like dressing room and shipment.

Advice

I think everyone should work in customer service at least once in order to understand the job and learn to work well with people as well as put up with difficult customers.

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