TOP 11

He received applications from all around the world… from hot sands of South America to the beautiful waters of Australia… it was for a once in a lifetime chance to become GAP Adventures COOLEST TRAVEL INTERN… a worldwide contest initiated by GAP’s CEO himself, Bruce Poon Tip… the list is now down to the TOP 11…

AND I’M ON IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks to everyone who helped support me in this initiative! I WON’T let you down!!!

Finalists for the Coolest Travel Intern

November 3, 2009 · 3 Comments

TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL

First let me thank everyone for your patience.  Originally we had a deadline of October 15th and I was hoping to have the Coolest Travel Intern ready to go for November 1st.  That was a bit ambitious on my part given the number of applications submitted, and the fact that I was determined to review every one of them myself.   Presently, I am on a flight coming back from Peru and my little space is covered with resumes, letters, cards and collages from some amazing people who have all expressed interest in this position.   Originally, I mentioned the idea of a Coolest Travel Intern on Twitter because I just needed some help with a few things, but that mention ended up going around the world and found its way into print in many countries.  It was very interesting to see.

I didn’t expect to receive applications from so many great candidates. It never occurred to me that this process was going to be so difficult! My blood pressure started to rise with one outstanding application after another, seeing the passion people put into them.  I am a sucker for passion, and I feel very lucky to have heard some of the most wonderful stories about people’s dedication to travel, changing lives, and world-class service.  These are the elements that make Gap Adventures great. Ultimately, it was about being the right fit for what I need right now from this position.  I need hard-working, self-starting, do-it-all, superstars! Is that too much to ask?  If you are going to hang at Basecamp, you had better be smart, tough and ready to go because we don’t suffer fools gladly around here!
The bad news is I have to make a decision and have narrowed the field down to 11.  The good news: I don’t think I can take just one “coolest” travel intern.   I think there will have to be two “cool” travel interns, because you can’t be the coolest if there is more than one!  You can both come here and we’ll set up a cage match and the last person standing will get the title of Coolest!

Over the last few weeks of travelling around like a mad man, everyone has been asking me about the Coolest Travel Intern.  Most people ask questions about what they will be doing, and what happens if they are not good. Am I going to make them do horrible, disgusting things just for fun?  Even when I was at Google, one of the Googlers asked me what the Coolest Travel Intern will really do.  My answer was, “they will do anything and everything that needs to get done!”  I then realized that I have no idea what this job is going to do.  What I do know is that despite all the work that needs to get done, we’re a fun bunch here at Basecamp.  Just be real, be passionate, love changing people’s lives and you’ll get along famously with all the Gappers here in da haus.

So, without further ado, please welcome our hot 11 and final list:

Dawn Lacuesta
Natalie Taylor
Ryan Coelho
Tina Hung
Brittany Tanner
Taylor Hess
Gavin Allan
Jonathan Spencer
Jules Torti
Meghan Groff
Kerri Minns

You will all be contacted shortly by HR for some form of interview.  From that interview, the Cool Travel Interns will be selected.  There will be no additional interviews or requirements except you might have to submit your best guacamole recipe for inspection, as the Coolest Travel Intern will have take part in our famous “Guac-Off” interoffice guacamole competition.  And you better beat Marketing because they are so hot right now!
We are fairly flexible with the start time, but the sooner the better.  There is no question: the person has to start before GapStock 2009, which is set for the weekend of Nov 21st.  If for some reason you can’t start by then, please inform us immediately as you will not be eligible for the position.  Also, don’t forget the Rock Star party and mandatory costume.  Panicking at the last minute and throwing together your best Anne Murray costume will not end well.

I think that is about it.  I want to keep this simple from here on out.  You will be contacted shortly so give it your best shot. May the best person win.  I look forward to having you here at Basecamp and within shouting distance of my office!  Oh if you poor souls only knew what you were in for! Are you sure you still want the job!?

Peace.
Bruce

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It’s TIME TO TAKE IT TO A WHOLE. NUVAH. LEVEL!!!!