I applied in-person. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at Guitar Center (Richmond, VA) in Mar 2013
Interview
I dropped off my resume and person and did the online application that is required by Guitar Center. The assistant manager called me back and interviewed me. He asked me some technical questions about gear and strings to see if I knew what I was talking about. It lasted about an hour. A few days later they called me back and said they wanted me to interview with the store manager. I went in and interviewed with the same kind of questions. At the end, he offered me the position.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Basic gear questions...What is the difference between a precision bass and a jazz bass? What is the difference between phosphor bronze and 80/20 strings? How would you handle a customer that was mad? Role playing sales situations...
Well thought out interview pretty easy, I thought it went well but didn't get offered a position. I still feel like they are a good company although I heard they changed there commission structure in the past few years.
Simple and to the point. They want to know if you fit into the company culture. They also want to know what your skill set is as far as musical ability. It is very easygoing and relaxed
I interviewed at Guitar Center (North Olmsted, OH)
Interview
Felt like I was being interrogated or discriminated against, as if this were an important career. Dude, you hire high school students. Give me a break. Avoid applying to guitar center.
