Gilt Groupe

Posted by Willy Franzen on Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Gilt Group Logo

If you just looked at the tags on our posts, you would think that today’s company has a lot in common with Moosejaw, whom we talked about yesterday. That couldn’t be much further from the truth. The fact that both sell clothing online by creating a unique brand identity is about the only similarity. While Moosejaw relies on irreverent humor to sell products, the Gilt Groupe uses viral exclusivity to woo customers. It’s interesting to see more and more integration between typical web startup ideas and traditional business models. Gilt Groupe is a perfect example of a company that has secured funding by adding a dash of Web 2.0 flavor to a tried and true brick and mortar business model.

Gilt Groupe is an invitation-only, high-end retailer. They offer online sample sales that are exclusive, designer-specific, and for one day only. In a way they’re like One Day, One Job, except they sell stuff, they are invite only, and their offers are only good for one day. Our model sounds a lot friendlier, doesn’t it? That’s ok, friendly and high fashion don’t really go together anyway. The Gilt Groupe site is pretty sparse, since all the real content is in the Members Only section. You’ll need to join if you want to do your due diligence in researching career opportunities at Gilt Groupe. Luckily we managed to snag an invite. If you want a Gilt Groupe invite, leave a comment on this post, and we’ll send you one. Be sure to use your real e-mail address, otherwise we won’t know whom to send the invite to. [Edit: There's no longer a need to leave a comment. Gilt Groupe contacted us and is offering invites to all One Day, One Job readers through this link.]

It seems that whenever we find a company that is doing something new and exciting, there are two things that bother us. First, the companies usually aren’t actively looking to hire at the entry-level. Second, the jobs that they do have open are in areas that are far removed from the core of the business. Unfortunately, both cases apply to jobs at Gilt Groupe. We’re often torn about whether we should write about such companies, or pass them up for less interesting companies with more robust and relevant entry-level recruiting needs. We figure that you can find those jobs on your own and that you’re here to learn about companies that you’re unfamiliar with (if you disagree, tell us in the comments section).

Gilt Groupe has a number of jobs that could be appropriate for a new college graduate, but they seem more focused on hiring experienced professionals. It’s easy to get discourage by these types of job listings, but you can also see it as an opportunity to take a risk and see if a company will consider hiring you for a position that is a bit above your experience level. Current openings at Gilt Groupe include IT Manager, QA Manager, Web / Graphic Designer, Motion Designer / Videographer, and Public Relations / Marketing Manager. Like we said, they’re not purely entry-level, but we know plenty of new grads who have backgrounds that make them completely capable of stepping into these jobs. Be sure to look at the job descriptions carefully and make sure you’re not totally out of your league before sending a cover letter and resume to careers@gilt.com. And don’t forget to tell them that we sent you, since they’re offering a $1,000 referral bonus. Help them reward us for our hard work!

If you’re a computer geek whose wardrobe goes beyond t-shirts and jeans, the Gilt Groupe’s current job opening could be an especially attractive to you. If you love fashion, but don’t have the technical skills for the jobs that are currently listed, you can watch and wait, or you can send your resume and a cover letter telling the Gilt Groupe why they need you to be a part of their team. Maybe they’ll create a job for you - you never know. And don’t forget that at Gilt Groupe there’s a future with 6 figures in it, according to this interview with CEO, Alexis Maybank.

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Don’t forget to leave a comment with your e-mail address if you want a Gilt Groupe invite. [Edit: There's no longer a need to leave a comment. Gilt Groupe contacted us and is offering invites to all One Day, One Job readers through this link.]

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  1. Laura on March 26th, 2008 at 10:26 am

    I’d love a Gilt Groupe invitation!

  2. Mel on March 26th, 2008 at 7:32 pm

    I would like an invite, please.

  3. C Spencer on April 9th, 2008 at 4:53 am

    Me too.

  4. Liza on April 10th, 2008 at 3:45 pm

    I would like an invite,PLEASE!

  5. patty on April 12th, 2008 at 2:22 pm

    need invite

  6. Kevin on April 14th, 2008 at 6:20 pm

    Invite, please. Thanks!

  7. Caroline on April 18th, 2008 at 9:09 pm

    I would like an invite. Thank you

  8. merylee on April 27th, 2008 at 3:05 am

    Can you please invite me, thanks so much!

  9. Suzanne on April 28th, 2008 at 3:30 am

    I would like to receive an invite please. Thanks!!

  10. Ashley on May 6th, 2008 at 3:26 pm

    I would like an invite! Thank you!

  11. m on May 6th, 2008 at 11:26 pm

    Please send me an invite :)

  12. Dave on May 8th, 2008 at 2:01 am

    I, as well, please.

  13. Kristin on May 8th, 2008 at 8:33 pm

    if you are still giving invites,
    I would like one please! thanks in advance.

  14. Kent on May 11th, 2008 at 6:24 am

    can i please get an invite? thank you!

  15. Willy Franzen on May 12th, 2008 at 12:05 pm

    Invites should have been sent to everybody by the end of the day. Enjoy!

  16. honey on May 15th, 2008 at 1:47 pm

    can i please get an invite? thanks :)

  17. Samantha on May 16th, 2008 at 9:31 pm

    i would like an invite!!

  18. Tracy on May 17th, 2008 at 12:23 am

    I would love an invite!!! Please and thank you! :)

  19. Naomi on May 19th, 2008 at 4:01 pm

    May I have an invite, please? Thanks!

  20. Elaine on May 20th, 2008 at 3:05 am

    I would love an invite! Thank you.

  21. C on May 21st, 2008 at 10:53 pm

    I would like an invite! Thank you.

  22. Adrienne on May 22nd, 2008 at 9:44 pm

    Hi, I would like an invite, too!

  23. Monika on June 4th, 2008 at 8:30 pm

    I’d love to receive an invite! Thanks so much! :-)

  24. Shana Woods on June 4th, 2008 at 10:36 pm

    Greetings, Please send me an invite!!! Thanks a million!!!

  25. Gillian on June 6th, 2008 at 6:04 pm

    Hi could I get an invite? Thanks!

  26. Jesse on June 7th, 2008 at 8:33 pm

    I would like an invite. Thanks!

  27. nora on June 8th, 2008 at 5:24 pm

    Hi, I know it’s a bit late but I would love an invite if still available. Thanks!

  28. Pooja on June 9th, 2008 at 1:51 pm

    I would like an invite as well.

    Thanks!

  29. Kelly on June 9th, 2008 at 6:12 pm

    I would love to receive an invite if you do not mind at this late date. Thank you!

  30. Christine on June 10th, 2008 at 10:05 am

    Please send me an invite too!!!!
    Thank You!!!

  31. Sarah on June 10th, 2008 at 9:22 pm

    I know this post is old but are you still giving away invites for the Gilt Group? I would love and invite..

    thank you

  32. Julie on June 12th, 2008 at 12:07 am

    Would love an invite

  33. Monica on June 12th, 2008 at 9:32 am

    Please send me an invite…thanks!!

  34. Nancy on June 12th, 2008 at 11:10 am

    Please send me an invite

    Thanks

  35. Jackie on June 12th, 2008 at 3:53 pm

    I would like an invite - thanks!

  36. Jieyi on June 12th, 2008 at 4:37 pm

    Can I be invited please! thanks!

  37. Nino on June 12th, 2008 at 6:58 pm

    Hiya, would be great to get an invite if your still giving them out! thank you =)

  38. jess on June 12th, 2008 at 11:34 pm

    I’d like an invite please. Thanks.

  39. Joann on June 13th, 2008 at 6:47 pm

    please send invite

  40. samantha on June 13th, 2008 at 7:36 pm

    I’d love an invite if you still have any, Thanks so much

  41. Joann on June 13th, 2008 at 10:36 pm

    Please send invitation

  42. Lindsay on June 14th, 2008 at 12:10 am

    if you still have invites, I’d like one. thanks!

  43. Willy Franzen on June 14th, 2008 at 1:30 am

    Everyone who has asked has been sent an invite. We still have more, so don’t worry that the initial offer was 2.5 months ago.

  44. Jen on June 15th, 2008 at 7:38 pm

    I would love an invite. Thanks!

  45. Betty Lee on June 16th, 2008 at 11:34 am

    I would love an invite.
    Thanks!

  46. Lena on June 18th, 2008 at 12:12 am

    I would really like an invite!

  47. Coco on June 18th, 2008 at 7:39 pm

    I would like an invite please. Thanks!

  48. Diana on June 19th, 2008 at 2:35 pm

    I would like an invite :)

  49. alexzandra on June 19th, 2008 at 9:44 pm

    I would love an invite please! :)

  50. Cindy on June 22nd, 2008 at 12:29 pm

    I would really love it if u can send me an invite too
    thanks a lot =]

  51. Alan Anderson on June 22nd, 2008 at 2:11 pm

    I would love an invite if these are still available.

  52. Carroll on June 22nd, 2008 at 9:10 pm

    I recently heard of this website and I instantly fell in love with it. Thank you so much. Would I be able to have an invite also? Thanks!

  53. Patricia on June 26th, 2008 at 9:53 pm

    I just found out about Gilt. May I pleeeese have an invite if there are any left? Thanks!

  54. Sean on June 29th, 2008 at 9:11 pm

    May, I have an invite.

  55. cartier on June 30th, 2008 at 5:45 pm

    May i please have a invite for gilt please

  56. Kathie on July 2nd, 2008 at 8:06 am

    If you are still giving out invites I would greatly appreciate one! Thanks so very very much!!

  57. Colleen Tobin on July 2nd, 2008 at 3:49 pm

    Hello…I would love an invite if you still have some. Thank you!

  58. coco on July 2nd, 2008 at 4:35 pm

    may i get an invite to guilt groupe please, thanks!

  59. Alexis on July 2nd, 2008 at 6:19 pm

    Invite? Please?

  60. alidakat on July 3rd, 2008 at 10:19 pm

    Hi!
    If you are still giving out invites, could you please send me one?
    Thanks! =]

  61. Sonja on July 4th, 2008 at 8:57 pm

    i would like an invite please

  62. Urbanette on July 5th, 2008 at 9:58 am

    Joining it - may I also have one if they are still available? Thanks!

  63. Ruth Crapo on July 5th, 2008 at 12:59 pm

    I’d love to be a part of the Gilt Groupe frenzie. Please send me an invite. Thanks!

  64. takanobu on July 7th, 2008 at 11:28 am

    please send invitation.

  65. Milton on July 7th, 2008 at 5:05 pm

    I would like an invite please.

  66. Jean on July 7th, 2008 at 7:09 pm

    Hello,

    I would love an invite. Thank you so much.

  67. Jeanette on July 8th, 2008 at 2:54 pm

    I would like an invite please. Thank you.

  68. John on July 8th, 2008 at 4:14 pm

    I would like an invite to this new frenzie too. I have a lot of friends who have been tring to get in.

  69. Mae on July 8th, 2008 at 8:35 pm

    Hi,

    I would like an invite please.

    thanks!

  70. Amy on July 10th, 2008 at 8:01 pm

    Please send me an invite!

  71. Kevin on July 11th, 2008 at 2:18 am

    I would like an invite as well please

  72. TC on July 11th, 2008 at 4:31 pm

    I would like an invite as well please !

  73. elana on July 12th, 2008 at 5:14 pm

    i would love an invite. thanks!

  74. Marlys on July 13th, 2008 at 1:23 am

    If you’re still inviting please send me one =)

  75. Ramona on July 14th, 2008 at 12:39 pm

    An invitation please!

  76. Kelli on July 14th, 2008 at 8:56 pm

    An invite would be positively awesome!!!! Thanks ever so much!

  77. David on July 14th, 2008 at 10:01 pm

    Please send me an invite. Thank you!

  78. Ellen on July 15th, 2008 at 1:57 pm

    Please send me an invite. Thank you!

  79. Neil on July 15th, 2008 at 10:03 pm

    I would love an invitation, Thanks!

  80. Beth on July 16th, 2008 at 10:30 pm

    If they are still available, I would love an invite. Thank you!

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