Answer:
You will receive an acknowledgment that your resume has been received. If
there is an open position that matches your qualifications, we will contact
you to schedule interviews with the hiring team.
Answer:
More stores will be posting their jobs online in 2007. Until then, learn how
to apply for positions in our stores by visiting the
Stores page.
Answer:
Once we determine a match with an open position, you'll be contacted to first
meet with a Human Resources representative. In addition, certain positions may
also require skill testing, drug screen and/or background check prior to
employment. After the initial meeting, we'll let you know if there is a
potential match and set up interview meetings. This may require more than one
visit to our offices, but our goal is to make this process as convenient and
informative for you as possible. Of course, references will be checked before
any offer of employment is extended.
Answer:
Believe us when we say you don't have to wear a suit and tie, unless you want
to. We're pretty casual around here, but we're serious about working hard. If
you're still looking for suggestions, we would suggest "business casual" — but
don't be afraid to let your own personal style shine through.
Answer:
If a currently available position matches your qualifications, we'll call you
to schedule interviews with the hiring team. In addition, your resume will be
entered into our database for our recruiters to access for future
opportunities.
Answer:
It could be that you need to update your browser's privacy settings. From your
PC browser, select the Tools Menu / Internet Options / Privacy tab. Click the
"Edit" button, then type "taleo.net" in the "Address of Web Site" box. Click
"Allow," then click "OK" twice to close the box and save your settings.
Answer:
At any time, you can click the "Help" link located on the top right corner of
your screen or the "question" button (a circle with a question mark in the
center) to access help information. You can also click the "information"
button (a circle with a lower-case "i" in the center) for more information
about a particular field.
Answer:
Yes. We have a number of part-time employment opportunities in our Gap, Banana
Republic, Old Navy and Outlet stores, our distribution centers and our call
centers. Additionally, we offer full-time and part-time positions at some of
our stores during our back-to-school and holiday seasons. Visit the
Job Search or
Stores
pages for more information and to apply online.
Answer:
Every effort will be made to remove job postings as soon as a position is
filled. You will receive an acknowledgment of resume receipt, and we will
contact you if your qualifications match any open position.
Answer:
All of our stores are responsible for handling their hiring needs
individually. Putting the responsibility at the local level helps ensure we're
hiring from the community and encourages a more personal interaction for
candidates. If you're interested in a sales, stock or store management
position, see the
Stores page
for information on opportunities and how to apply.
Answer:
There are multiple ways to search this Web site for current openings. A
keyword search on the Job Search page will provide you with the largest and
most varied list. To find jobs in a specific department or area, your best bet
is to browse our job search by function and brand across North America.
Answer:
Absolutely. There are countless opportunities across our brands, divisions,
functions and countries where employees can express themselves, their ideas
and potential every day. Gap Inc. believes in contributing to the personal and
professional growth of our people. This includes supporting opportunities
within and between our headquarters, stores, direct and distribution
divisions. In fact, we work to promote internal opportunities to Gap Inc.
employees before extending an offer to any external candidate.
Answer:
Yes. If you are not a U.S. citizen, you will simply need to provide the
necessary documentation that proves you can legally work in the United States
in order to be hired.
Answer:
At this time, we do not recruit domestically for our international stores or
offices. Visit our in-country job sites to apply for opportunities outside of
the United States and Canada: Gap
United Kingdom,
France,
Ireland and
Japan, and Banana Republic
Japan. Please keep in mind that we are unable to sponsor work permits for
many opportunities.
Some key functions of our International division are based in our New York and
San Francisco headquarters offices. Visit the
Job Search area to find and apply for current opportunities.
Answer:
We recruit on college campuses primarily during the fall. This year, we will
be recruiting from over 60 top universities; check with your school's career
services office for more information.
Answer:
At this time we do not have a training program specifically for buyers and
merchants at Gap Inc. We have one training program that works closely with
Merchandising — the
Retail
Management Program, a rotational program that includes a rotation in
Merchandising.
Answer:
At this time, we do not have any entry-level positions in Marketing.
Typically, we hire candidates that have at least three to five years of
experience at an advertising, public relations or media agency.
Answer:
Most of the products in our stores are developed by designers in our New York
Product Development offices. Old Navy's design team resides in San Francisco.
To apply for positions in Product Development and Design, search our open jobs
from the
Job Search page and
apply online.
Answer:
Application information can be found on the program and position description
pages in the
For College Applicants
area of this site.
Answer:
Please visit the
Job Search
or
Department Descriptions
pages to view open positions throughout the company. If you feel you are
qualified for a specific position, follow the appropriate application
instructions. Make sure to include the job number in your application
materials.
Answer:
Internal candidates follow a separate process for applying, which includes
creating a profile online and submitting a supervisor's reference form. Talk
to your store manager for more details.
Answer:
Our programs place trainees in divisions where there is a need. While we
cannot guarantee placement in a specific division, we can record your
preference.
Answer:
All candidates will receive a general acknowledgement that their resume has
been received. Selected candidates will be contacted to schedule a first-round
interview, which will take place in person or over the phone.
If the first-round interview is successful, candidates will have a second
interview. Second interviews for the Retail Management Program and Planning
and Distribution Program are project-based and will take place over the phone
or in person.
If the second-round interview is successful, candidates will attend a final
assessment in our corporate offices in San Francisco. Final assessments
typically take place in the late fall through early spring.
Answer:
Please visit the
Summer
Internships page for general information on our Summer Intern Program. To
apply, submit your resume for the job or jobs you are most interested in
pursuing for summer work. We start reviewing resumes in January and begin the
interview process in February and March.
Answer:
While we cannot discuss specific salary ranges, we offer a compensation
package that is highly competitive with other companies in the Bay Area.
Answer:
For M.B.A. summer internships: International students with a student visa may
apply.
For full-time positions for undergraduates: Applicants must be authorized to
work in the United States on a full-time permanent basis. (Student visas are
not acceptable, as the company does not currently provide sponsorship for
entry-level positions for undergraduates.)
For full-time positions for M.B.A.s: International students with a student
visa may apply.
Answer:
We do have offices in New York, which are headquarters for our main Product
Development and Design teams and our International division. You can apply for
these and other New York-based positions on our
Job Search page.
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