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      Best Buy

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      Best Buy reviews

      3.5

      59% would recommend to a friend

      (41,828 total reviews)
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      Corie Barry

      35% approve of CEO

      38% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.0

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.5

      Culture & values

      3.5

      Work/Life balance

      3.2

      Compensation and benefits

      3.2

      Career opportunities

      3.1

      Senior management

      Best Buy has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 41,828 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Best Buy employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.4 stars).

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      Reviews by job title

      42K reviews
      5.0
      Jul 15, 2008

      If you are going to work retail Best Buy is a great place to be

      Sales operator
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      If you are going to work retail Best Buy is a great place to be. Most positions allow you to make yourself useful and cross-train in other departments. This allows you to learn more about the store and keep you interested in coming to work. Another plus is if the department you are in does not suit you no need to quit or kill yourself since employees in good standing can transfer to a department they would be better in. Plenty of opportunities for bonuses and recognition and if all else fails be sure to stay on for the discount.

      Cons

      Personal problems are hardly taken into consideration for most individuals. It is hard to become full time unless you are hired in as full time. Performance is often the basis of hours but not necessarily, so being in the wrong department at the wrong time can put you in a rough spot. Employees that should be weeded out are often kept at minimums and moved around instead of getting the boot!

      4.0
      Jul 15, 2008

      Look for your diamond in the rough.

      Geek squad, home theater specialist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      This really depends on which location and/or department one works in. I work in the field in customer's homes, on a team of about 20 people with one direct reporting manager. In my situation, I absolutely enjoy my job. The pay is very good, the hours are plentiful and scheduling with days off is usually not an issue. We're left to our own devices for most of the workday, and as long as we are reporting success, we don't have any pressure or other negative motivators. We schedule our own days, we manage our own inventories and customers, and we track our own progress. Of course, being into electronics means that I definitely value our discount, which in some cases can be as high as 70-80%. Many people I work with are like minded, and as long as one fits in with the prevailing social atmosphere, you shouldn't have much trouble having a great time with your coworkers.

      Cons

      Your job experience is completely dependent on the management running your department. I've been witness to many, many acts of various egregiousness from various members of management. Luckily, my manager is very by-the-book and very accommodating. Being a profit driven company does tend to pressure those on the bottom. When goals are not being met, the crap surely does slide downhill, so part timers and small department workers can sometimes be expected to work far above their paygrade. On the same note of the management, this tone will resonate throughout all aspects of the store or department you're in. It's important to know what is really valued by the people you report to, so as not to be looked over for promotions and raises.

      1.0
      Jul 14, 2008

      Awful

      Geek squad-cia
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Looks pretty good on resume because the company is so widely recognized.

      Cons

      Really awful management, they really need to listen to employees when they make complaints about management.

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