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Updated May 23, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Game Advisor at GameStop
Posted May 23, 2012
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Feb 2010 (took 2 days)
The manager called me to come in for an interview, my first one was in the back of the store in the storage place. He asked basic questions like, my knowledge on video games and consoles.. the big part is to be knowledgeable but also be able to sell. they aren't looking for nerds.. it is a retail job and the main objective is to sell add ons, and subscriptions. that was the first interview. The second one was at a coffee shop and basically he just described my duties and i did paperwork and i was in 2 weeks later
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
they will most likely only give you minimum wage.
Other Details
The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.
Helpful Interview?
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No
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Game Advisor at GameStop
Posted May 21, 2012
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Aug 2011 in Hinesville, GA (took a day)
i called in a lot and they told me to just come in for the interview
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
i would say just don't act like you know everything about video games be a regular person.
Other Details
I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a Personality Test.
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Game Advisor at GameStop
Posted May 10, 2012
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed May 2010 in Rockville, MD (took a day)
For me it was rather easy. My friend is the manager of that location, so I simply walked in, asked if they were hiring, got the information, talked to him for a bit, and was given the employee packet. Something better came alone, so I told him i'd have to decline the offer.
Interview Questions
Reason for Declining
I had a better opportunity arise.
Other Details
I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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No
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Game Advisor at GameStop
Posted Jan 26, 2012
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Nov 2010 (took a day)
They ask basic HR interview questions to examine your character like:
Have you ever have a personal issue with one of your friends?
How did you handle that issue and what did it resolve?
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
No. They usually offer minimum wage.
Other Details
I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
Helpful Interview?
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No
Inappropriate?
Game Advisor at GameStop
Posted Jan 24, 2012
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed May 2010 in Savannah, GA (took a day)
what work experience do you have?
Are you able to communicate with customers?
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
no you are not able to neogotiate
Other Details
I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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Game Advisor at GameStop
Posted Jan 7, 2012
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Dec 2010 in Oxford, AL (took a day)
The interview is conducted by the Store Manager. He will ask basic questions about video games such as: What video games to do you play?, Do you keep up with current releases?, Do you know what FPS, RTS, MMO, RPS, etc stands for?, What systems are you familiar with?, ect. Most people go into a Gamestop interview expecting to talk only about how awesome videos games are and what skulls you have on Halo. Do not do this. Definately show an enthusiasium for video games and the industry as a whole, but concentrate on customer service and sales goals. This is a retail job and what the manager wants to hear is that you can communicate with customers and sale the product. Very little of your time will actually be spent answering questions about specific games. Most people just want to know if you have played the game and would you recommend it. Be prepared to answer technical questions about various systems. Customers call on a frequent basis needing help with initial setup and basic troubleshooting. Being familiar with the systems you sell is much more important than playing every single game. All you really need to know about a game is what category it falls in to (sports, adventure, military shooter, etc). More in depth knowledge can come later. Gamestop employees are typically very laid back, but you will be expected to make sales goals and keep the store organized. Slacking is not tolerated at all. This can be a fun job that has many career advancement opportunites if you are willing to put in the effort.
Interview Questions
Other Details
I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a Background Check and a 1:1 Interview.
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No
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Game Advisor at GameStop
Posted Dec 23, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Sep 2011 (took 2 weeks)
You have to pick up an application form and then turn it in. They will then call you to schedule a first interview. After you do your first interview with the main store manager, you have to do another interview with another store manager. The process is relatively simple; just answer the questions.
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
Nothing; I'm a minor (under 18)
Other Details
I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Game Advisor at GameStop
Posted Dec 18, 2011
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2011 in Columbia, TN (took 3 weeks)
We started out the interview with the manager. He was a nice man and very relaxed. We sat down at a very informal location and began. This interview was about my skills. He asked question like "What do you know about a Xbox 360" and "What do you know about certain games" This interview was very laid back. He asked about my goals in life and in the company. What goals have I achieved so far. What are some goals I did not achieve. The second interview was with the Assistant Manager. This interview was also very laid back and had more interest in the selling point of view. He wanted to know some selling techniques and more about my personality. He asked such questions as "What is something you can add on to a Sale" and "What would you show a Customer if they came in looking for games for a 6 year old." This interview was a lot harder and needed to be thought out a little longer than the one before it. As for working for the company, its not as laid back. Everything is in a big rush. Things are usually put off until the last minute and it puts a lot of stress on the employees and the work environment. The people in this company are very nice and do a great job of training, although don't spend enough time doing so. The job itself is very stressful and very competitive. Seeing as this company gives so many chances to move up, the competition is through the roof.
Interview Questions
Other Details
I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.
Helpful Interview?
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No
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Game Advisor at GameStop
Posted Nov 14, 2011
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Nov 2011 (took 2 days)
Interview went really quickly I was asked a few questions about retail experience and personality questions.
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
There was no negotiation
Other Details
The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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No
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Game Advisor at GameStop
Posted Sep 13, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Sep 2011 in West Paterson, NJ (took 1 week)
I printed the application out online and proceeded to fill it out. Upon completion I handed in the application to an enthusiastic employee who said I would get a call in about a week or two. About three days later I got a call from the store manager asking to come in for an interview. Wasn't too nervous for the interview. Came in about 15 minutes earlier than requested but ended up waiting 10 minutes after promised time because the manager was the only one there. Interview was standard and overall easy. Few questions about games and customer service experiences. Was offered a job about a week later via phone call.
Interview Questions
Reason for Declining
pay was minimum wage and it seemed as if only two people worked a shift.
Other Details
I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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