ok - Anonymous employee Best Buy Employee Review

2.0
Aug 14, 2010
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

atmosphere young workers challenge to succeed higher basic pay as compared to other companies in similar positions dont make commission so arent stressed to make sale no matter what

Cons

Not flexible schedule - must work weekends, holidays Scheduled me for full time hours since my schedule was open even though I was a part time worker and didnt want that many hours demand to sell with no reward constantly micromanaged management is under trained

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Cons

This job adds little to no value, either for customers or for career growth. The primary focus is pushing credit cards and memberships that many customers don’t actually need, making the work feel repetitive and unfulfilling. The workplace culture and management are poor, and employees are often assigned busywork instead of meaningful responsibilities. There is almost no opportunity to develop product knowledge or apply any technical or electronics skills. Even the sales experience is limited since the role revolves around following scripted pitches rather than building genuine sales or customer relationship skills. Overall, it’s not a strong entry-level position for someone looking to develop transferable skills. There are many other jobs that provide better learning opportunities, stronger career growth, and more valuable real-world experience.

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