I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Gap in Apr 2011
Interview
I applied online and within 24 hours I got the call from the manager, which was surprising because I have zero retail experience, and was only applying for summer. I was really nervous because it was my first real interview. It consisted of a phone interview, and then I was asked to come into the store for an interview. It was one on one with the manager, who was super nice and laid back. She asked general Q's, like a time you had to break the ice or a time you had to manage multiple tasks in order of importance. Then I had to pick out outfits based on my personal style, which was pretty fun! I'm waiting on a phone call, I really hope I get it!
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
Name a time you had to break the ice with someone you didn't know in order to solve a problem? How did it go?
Group interview with other candidates with the store manager. Arrive at the store and wait for other candidates. Then interview happens in break room and it lasted roughly about 30-60minutes
It was a group interview of about 10-12 people. If I remember correctly they take you to the back, the stock room, and ask almost everyone the same question. The interview lasted about 30 minutes.
It was very easy, one in person interview with the general manager and then I was accepted! Mainly personality and behavioral questions were asked, and I think enthusiasm on my end helped the most.