Working at Best Buy was not the greatest thing in the world. - Product Processing Associate Best Buy Employee Review

2.0
Apr 12, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

You can gain some knowledge of electronic products. The only good thing is that they offer many positions to full-time associates regardless of how well they work. Decent working environment.

Cons

Best Buy does not offer opportunities to students at the college level. I worked there for a while and proved my ability to get the job done fast and quick, yet, they only gave me 5 hours a week. The guy who worked with me, didn't have a car and talked on the phone at least two or three hours during the work time in a "hideout" spot would get 10 or 15 hours a week. Most of my hours were restricted because I was a student. Also, best buy does not really allow for growth, such as project team and other sorts of positions.

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Pros

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Cons

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1.0
Jul 7, 2026
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Pros

No pros. Just don’t work here.

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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