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Sales Associate at Guitar Center
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Mar 29, 2013
Interview Details – Quiz online. If you land the interview more than likely got the job.
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Sales Associate at Guitar Center
No Offer – Interviewed in Knoxville, TN Sep 2012 – Reviewed Oct 6, 2012
Interview Details – I applied online, there were the typical questions as well as ones related to knowledge of gear but apparently that is not enough to get a job there. After applying there for almost 2 years and following up with applications 2-3 times I finally landed an interview. The interview was pretty normal he asked me a few questions, inquired about employment history. I don't guess I got the job, I followed up twice after my interview and was told each time that he still hasn't come to a decision, well it's been a week now and he told me has going to come to decision 5 days after so I am assuming I didn't get the position. They appear to be looking for people with straight up sales experience over knowledge of the gear, I even got that vibe whilst in the interview, despite being a paying customer and haven't outstanding knowledge of all the gear in most the departments at the store.
Interview Question – Give an example of a time where you delivered outstanding customer service. Answer Question
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Operations at Guitar Center
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Dallas, TX Sep 2008 – Reviewed Oct 3, 2012
Interview Details – Easy interview. Personality based questions.
Interview Question – Cant remember any in specific. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – Straight forward.
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Assistant Manager at Guitar Center
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Danvers, MA May 2008 – Reviewed Sep 20, 2012
Interview Details – You apply online, and if you pass the "test", you get an in store interview, and if you pass that interview, you get a second interview. You are pretty much asked integrity questions, quizzed on your knowledge about musical equipment, answer questions about pay and compensation, ask about your future in the business, etc.
Interview Question – Asked specifics about gear. View Answer
Negotiation Details – none
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Drums Sales Associate at Guitar Center
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Bakersfield, CA Apr 2011 – Reviewed Sep 12, 2012
Interview Details – For the Interviews I had multiple interviews that were low pressure and professional. The hiring process was very efficient and management was able to get me in the system and working in less than a week. There was a mandatory back safety course due to some of the lifting necessary for the job, but aside from that there was nothing out of the ordinary from any other hiring process I have ever been through.
Interview Question – Why do you want to work here. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – There was no negotiation.
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Marketing Manager at Guitar Center
Declined Offer – Interviewed in Westlake Village, Los Angeles, CA Jan 2008 – Reviewed Aug 27, 2012
Interview Details – I was an Assistant Manager at one of the Guitar Center stores when a position opened at corporate for which I was recommended by many people. I was told that the job was mine for the taking - I simply had to jump through the hoops of the interviews. Upon arriving at headquarters, the person interviewing me - who would be my boss - proceeded to immediately start talking down to me and began insulting my store's manager. I could not see myself working for this jackass. Upon returning home, to my amazement jackass called me with an offer - which was half the amount he had initially offered before I flew out for the interview. Worst experience of my life.
Interview Question – Why do you and the rest of your staff suck at promoting our events? Answer Question
Reason for Declining – The offer was pathetically low - and my life would have completely sucked working for such a jackass.
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Sales Associate at Guitar Center
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in New York, NY Mar 2008 – Reviewed Jul 31, 2012
Interview Details – Simple. You don't need to know about anything except to feign enthusiasm.
Interview Question – Nothing difficult at all unless you don't know anything about the instruments. View Answer
Negotiation Details – No negotiation. Pay us concrete.
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Sales at Guitar Center
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Raleigh, NC Nov 2011 – Reviewed Jul 4, 2012
Interview Details – The application was done online, and was very efficient. I was in for an interview the next day. They were very professional, and could see from the first interview that the quality of the employees was very important. The culture of the company stove for honesty and integrity from the top down. It was quite refreshing to see.
Interview Question – Why should we hire you? Answer Question
Negotiation Details – There is not any negotiation, it is a commission based job so your salary is up to you.
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Sales Associate at Guitar Center
No Offer – Interviewed in New York, NY Jul 2011 – Reviewed Apr 15, 2012
Interview Details – 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. =(
Interview Question – why should we hire you Answer Question
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Greeter at Guitar Center
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Cherry Hill, NJ Mar 2010 – Reviewed Mar 21, 2012
Interview Details – 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 Question – My concern is that, as a female, you will distract my male employees. We have had difficulties in the past with female employees. Why should I hire you? View Answer
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.
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