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Cashier at Best Buy
No Offer – Interviewed in Benton Harbor, MI Jun 2010 – Reviewed May 19, 2013 New
Interview Details – They asked me a few questions, mostly pertaining to stealing. I guess they have some sort of problem with that. I was told that it was a 3 step process, and that I was on the first step. If I got to the second step, I'd interview with a manager. The third step was interviewing with the owner.
Interview Question – If someone stole a pack of gum would it still be considered stealing? Answer Question
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Assistant Manager at Best Buy
Accepted Offer – Reviewed May 19, 2013 New
Interview Details – Panel interview with multiple General managers including the store you are applying towards. You will be asked multiple questions about your experience, how you react to problems, how you know the business and how your experience applies towards the position.
Negotiation Details – I didn't try to negotiate, but I've heard it doesn't ever work.
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Lifestyles Sales Consultant at Best Buy
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Holland, OH Nov 2012 – Reviewed May 17, 2013 New
Interview Details – Applied online, then got a call to come in for an interview and immediately skip first interview and go straight to the second. Had a interview with one manager, then my final interview was a few days later with the General Manager. I was offered the job on the spot.
Interview Question – If you saw an employee stealing from the company, what would you do? And how do you think they should be punished? Answer Question
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Director at Best Buy
No Offer – Interviewed in Richfield, MN Feb 2010 – Reviewed May 16, 2013 New
Interview Details – Very long process with little to no follow up
Interview Question – became very personal; about past work experience on wht leaving Answer Question
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Cashier at Best Buy
Accepted Offer – Reviewed May 15, 2013 New
Interview Details – After applying online I got a phone interview 3 weeks later. The first interview the cashier supervisor interviews you and gets to know you. The next day they called me for the second interview this time the sales supervisor made the interview. Again the next day they called me for the 3rd interview with the GM. On the last one the GM asks you if you saw a coworker stealing a candy bar. You have to make sure you tell them that you would fire them and call the police, this is the make or break question. At the end of the interview the GM offered me the job and told me I need to do a drug test which is just a urine sample, and they also do a background check. 3 days later I was called to go to an orientation on the following day.
Interview Question – If I gave you an option would you prefer to be a cashier or a sales associate? Answer Question
Negotiation Details – I told them I'll be fine with $8/hr but the GM told me they believe in paying more so they offered me $10/hr which for me was great for a cashier position.
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Sales Associate at Best Buy
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Lumberton, NJ Nov 2011 – Reviewed May 14, 2013 New
Interview Details – They will take practically anyone old enough to stay late to put away trucks (18 or over). They will take practically anyone old enough to stay late to put away trucks (18 or over). They will take practically anyone old enough to stay late to put away trucks (18 or over). They will take practically anyone old enough to stay late to put away trucks (18 or over). They will take practically anyone old enough to stay late to put away trucks (18 or over).
Negotiation Details – As long as you're willing to work below the poverty line, you're fine.
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Cashier at Best Buy
No Offer – Interviewed in Tinley Park, IL Apr 2012 – Reviewed May 14, 2013 New
Interview Details – Applied Online. Was given a phone screen interview. Passed and was told to come in. I came in and talked to the manager who I thought when I left I would be offered the job. I was told I would get a call but I was not given the opportunity.
Interview Question – What is an obstacle you overcame? View Answers (8)
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Sales Support at Best Buy
No Offer – Interviewed in Midland, TX May 2013 – Reviewed May 13, 2013 New
Interview Details –
Completed comprehensive first interview about company culture and description of
supervisor duties, and role.
Interview Question – Company philosophy and goals. Renew Blue objectives. View Answer
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Gaming Specialist/Life Styles Consultant at Best Buy
Accepted Offer – Reviewed May 13, 2013 New
Interview Details – First, I completed the online application. It was only a couple of days until I had the phone interview. They scheduled me with an interview with the supervisor, and then they scheduled me for an interview with the manager a few days later.
Interview Questions
- How do you like to work? Answer Question
- Describe a challenging situation you faced. Answer Question
- Describe a time when you worked as a team. Answer Question
- How would you close a sale? Answer Question
- What would you do if you witnessed a co-worker stealing something? Answer Question
Negotiation Details – I didn't negotiate. It was my first job!
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Sales Associate at Best Buy
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Louisville, KY Jul 2012 – Reviewed May 12, 2013 New
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Applied online, they got back to me within a couple of weeks.
Had two interviews, was hired on the spot. Typical questions were asked, nothing that really stood out. The interview process is nothing to be worried about, just know answers to questions like, "When was a time you worked best as a team?"
Interview Question – There wasn't a question that was too difficult or unexpected. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – No negotiation, paid higher than I originally asked regardless.
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