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Updated Apr 27, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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COA at Guitar Center
Posted Apr 27, 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 Oct 2010 (took a day)
Good interview, laid back
Negotiation Details
I didn't negotiate.
Other Details
I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Sales Associate at Guitar Center
Posted Apr 15, 2012
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Jul 2011 in New York, NY (took 4 weeks)
Interview wasn't bad. I wish i studied more before the interview. They asked question like 'whats the difference between a balanced and unbalanced cable, pick up patterns, name 3 keyboard manufacturers. I just didn't like the fact that they weren't up front with telling you whether you were hired not. Not hard to say yes or no. I keep calling back for about 2 weeks - 'Call back. Managers on vacation -_-. However im glad i didn't get the job because I heard the pay was horrific. =(
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Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Greeter at Guitar Center
Posted Mar 21, 2012
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Mar 2010 in Cherry Hill, NJ (took a day)
A friend of mine worked for the company and told me there was an opening for a greeter at the door. I filled out an application and handed it in to the manager on duty. I was called in for a one on one interview with the sales floor manager. I had a total of two interviews. One with the sales floor manager and one with the operations manager. In terms of my experience during the interview with the sales floor manager, I was not happy with the way I was spoken to or with his sexist attitude. He told me that he was reluctant to hire me because I am a female and he didn't want my presence distracting the male employees. I had to remain confident and assertive, telling him that my performance of my job would prove that I would be an asset to the store. My overall take on the store is that it is geared more towards males in terms of employees and customers. Male customers are treated with more enthusiasm and respect. I wouldn't recommend this company to a female worker.
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
There was no negotiating of pay rates. The only negotiating I had to do was to convince them to hire me even though I am a female.
Other Details
I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Sales Associate at Guitar Center
Posted Jun 16, 2011 — 1 of 1 people found this helpful
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2011 in Syracuse, NY (took 3 weeks)
The manager and another man (who i assume to be the assistant manager asked a few questions about effects pedals, like what type of effects are there? what are the typical string sizes for electric and acoustic guitars?, name a few effects pedals that you are familiar with. Other than that not much was asked. The rest of things that were asked were vague and hard to answer. I assumed that a position would be offered to me on the spot like they usually are at this store (i spoke with several other employees previous to the interview and all of them returned that they were offered the assumed position at the end of the interview.) However, they said they'd call back in 5-7 days which is understandable. The technical questions were easy but the vague questions were hard to answer...
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Other Details
The interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview and a Phone Interview.
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Pro Sound at Guitar Center
Posted Mar 22, 2011 — 1 of 2 people found this helpful
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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 2009 in Langhorne, PA (took 2 days)
Very simple. I was asked what department I was applying for, and I replied that Pro Sound would be my strongest area. I was educated in audio engineering and music. I was offered the job on the spot.
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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Recording at Guitar Center
Posted Jan 16, 2011 — 0 of 1 people found this helpful
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2009 in Mays Landing, NJ (took a day)
very poor
Interview Questions
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Drum Salesman at Guitar Center
Posted Sep 28, 2010 — 0 of 1 people found this helpful
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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 Sep 2009 (took 1 week)
Simple questions regarding past employment; Do you have history in retail? What skills do you have, relevant to the position you are applying for? Describe an experience in which you were a successful leader, etc etc..... I waited roughly a week until I received a call, offering me the position. The training process is behind the scenes for about a week, and then a hands-on approach takes over.
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
No negotiation. Pay is minimum wage, with commission based on sales.
Other Details
The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Marketing at Guitar Center
Posted Sep 3, 2010 — 1 of 2 people found this helpful
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Aug 2010 in Westlake Village, CA (took 1 week)
Interviews were with senior level management for non managerial position, which was intimidating. The interview style ranged from relaxed to very structured.
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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Operations at Guitar Center
Posted May 4, 2010 — 0 of 1 people found this helpful
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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 Oct 2009 in West Covina, CA (took a day)
I applied online. When you go to through the applicant process you must take a pretty long test about your knowledge on musical instruments and techinicality. When you are finished appliying and taking the test the results are sent to the employer and if it is to their standards they will call you for a one on one interview.
Interview Questions
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Background Check, a Skills Test and a 1:1 Interview.
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Door Staff at Guitar Center
Posted Jan 30, 2010 — 0 of 1 people found this helpful
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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 Jul 2008 (took 2 days)
I saw a sign for an opening of the door position, and asked to speak to the manager. I was told to go online and fill out the application. I then called the manager, and got a 1 on 1 interview. The interview was very informal, it was more getting to know my personality and seeing if I was right for the job.
Interview Questions
Other Details
I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Personality Test and a Background Check.
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