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Mobile
June 2018 • Miami, FL
What I liked
Trainings and community
What I wish was different
Amount of hours
Advice
It's a great job to be a part of, you learn a lot, not very stressful, flexible hours etc
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Visual Merchandiser
June 2019 • Clarence, NY
What I liked
Getting to work in a tech store, being around electronics.
What I wish was different
It would have been nice if the other employees were more helpful towards new hires.
Advice
When deciding which department to join, choose wisely.
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Retail Salesperson
March 2018 • Gilbert, AZ
What I liked
The people, and flexibility of my work schedule.
What I wish was different
A pay bump would be nice!
Advice
Best Buy has great part-time and full-time benefits and many other perks, however, the pay isn't the best. Make yourself competitive!
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Mobile Audio Installer
October 2015 - August 2019 • Sparks, NV
What I liked
I loved my coworkers, and the skills I learned in the job.
What I wish was different
This job got very hectic at times due to issues with scheduling
Advice
Ask questions when you have them!
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Procurement Intern
May 2019 • Richfield, MN
What I liked
The opportunity to work on real world projects and to gain professional experience in working cross functionally and the transparency with top leadership.
What I wish was different
If I spoke up more and was able to internally network and know who to go to when I didn't know an answer to something.
Advice
To be prepared to be out of your comfort zone all the time.
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Customer Service Specialist
May 2019 • Secaucus, NJ
What I liked
The people that I work with.
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
One Team, One Dream. Best place ever
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Geek Squad Repair Agent
January 2017 • St. George, UT
What I liked
Fun workplace to learn more about technology and how it work and how to fix it.
What I wish was different
NA
Advice
Never say you don’t know. Find out. Use your resources.
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Sales Consultant
May 2019 • Flagstaff, AZ
What I liked
I love working at Best bBuy because it allows me to interact with people in a positive and friendly environment surrounded by equally dedicated peers.
What I wish was different
I wish that I could have gotten a job at Best Buy sooner but positions only open up every so often.
Advice
I would say that there is no shame in taking a job to hold you up for any period of time so that you can develop the skills and confidence necessary to make you more competitive for a more fitting position.
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Sales consultant
August 2017 • St. Louis, MO
What I liked
I love the social interaction and sales experience.
What I wish was different
Nothing. I have genuinely enjoyed my time at Best Buy with no exceptions.
Advice
Good people skills and patience is necessary for this position, and really an sales experience.
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Sony Experience
September 2017 - June 2019 • Downers Grove, IL
What I liked
I liked my experience their even though the management was kind of bad.
What I wish was different
I wish the management was a lot better
Advice
Make friends
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Sales associate
August 2017 • Santa Rosa, CA
What I liked
Good atmosphere, decent hourly
What I wish was different
Better scheduling
Advice
If you haven't ever, work retail for at least a few months, it teaches invaluable skills about interacting with and reading people
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Sales Associate
May 2019 • Pinole, CA
What I liked
My coworkers are very welcoming and we all work as a team to ensure our store as whole succeeds. I also loved the flexibility and how our managers encouraged us to do our best.
What I wish was different
Advice
One piece of advice is to gain more knowledge of technology and do your own homework to increase your knowledge about products to assist the customers.
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Sales consultant
June - August 2019 • Nashua, NH
What I liked
Enjoyed working environment, enjoyable learning experience
What I wish was different
Very high pressure considering it was minimum wage
Advice
Don't overwork yourself, you'll get paid the same either way
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Asset Protection Associate
May 2018 • Leesburg, VA
What I liked
Everything!
What I wish was different
Nothing at all!
Advice
This has been more than a typical retail experience for me.
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Cashier
August 2018 • Logan, UT
What I liked
Great discounts- love my coworkers
What I wish was different
I wish they rewarded loyalty better. They are paying new hires this year significantly more than employees that have been here for over a year- makes loyal employees feel unimportant/unappreciated
Advice
Ask the old timers for tips as you go, it may save some trial and error
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Car audio installer
October 2016 - August 2019 • Sparks, NV
What I liked
This was a fun job with a lot of challenges to work through.
What I wish was different
Everything was based on the amount of time appointments were showing up. If we ever got behind early in the day the rest of the day seemed very rushed.
Advice
This was my most challenging job, but also my favorite when I look back at it. It’s worth it to keep working at it when things get difficult.
