I applied online. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Best Buy (Cincinnati, OH)
Interview
Was called probably about 3 days after applying. Had a brief phone interview - more about my background more than asking about the company or anything. Got to the interview early and was told to sit by geek squad until my interview was ready. Chatted with the geek squad techs for a bit. Was called back into the break room and was interviewed by the general manager and the assistant manager. They both were really down to earth and were joking around a lot, made the interview a lot more relaxed. They also kept asking me questions about things that had nothing to do with the interview, but just my opinions on little side track conversations that they were having - I'm sure it was testing how outgoing I am. Then they traded off asking me questions about certain scenarios and just about how I handed situations in past work experiences. They called me that night to tell me that they would have hired me if I had more time to work (I was just looking for a summer job). I think I got to skip the 2nd in person interview since the general manager was already sitting in on my interview. They offered to call a Best Buy near my University and tell them that I would be a good hire.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What kind of computer would you try to sell to a college student with no experience in computers?
Begins with a preliminary phone interview so that the employer can get to know you, then it moves on to an in person interview with the store lead, then the store manager.
I applied online. I interviewed at Best Buy in Apr 2019
Interview
They ask you a bunch of "Name a time you were put in a leadership position and a problem you faced and how you overcame it" Just think on highschool or sports or make something up. As long as you're well spoken and can put together some coherent sentences you're good.
I applied online. I interviewed at Best Buy (Federal Way, WA)
Interview
AftThere were 3 interviews - on the phone, with store manager, and general manager. The phone interview just a screening with one of their office leads. This was just to get a feel for what kind of person you are and know about your past experience. I got an interview scheduled for the next day and it was pretty simple. Discussed work history again and did some behavioral type questions. They informed whether or not they were going to push you to the third interview, and I was pushed along. When I told the GM that I wanted to work in the computer department he was hesitant because he had standards on who he wanted in that department - he wanted people who knew their stuff. I, however, convinced him I would be good for the role and he decided to hire me. He sent me information for where to take the drug test and I would come back in for further paperwork pending the results. A week or so past and I hadn't heard anything from them. I called them and I was told they totally forgot about me. They told me to come in to sign paperwork to complete the process. Definitely be persistent if you're wanting a job here. I had to also call in multiple times to see if they got my application.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If you saw a coworker steal something in the store, what would you do?