Is Micro Center a good company to work for?

Micro Center has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 1,580 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 61% of employees would recommend working at Micro Center to a friend and 49% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Micro Center have been left by employees working as Manager , Retail Sales Manager and Technician .

Does Micro Center pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Micro Center employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Micro Center. This rating has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Micro Center?

61% of Micro Center employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Micro Center 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Micro Center?

Sales Associate (188) , Customer Service Representative (177) , General Sales Associate (116) , Customer Service Representative (CSR) (84) , Retail Sales Associate (57) , Service Technician (45) , Systems Sales Associate (35) , Sales (26) , Warehouse Associate (23) , Computer Technician (17) , Inventory Specialist (16) , Technician (16) , BYO Sales Associate (15) , Manager (15) , Cashier (14)

What are the pros of working at Micro Center according to real employee reviews?

"Good pay and hours Good service" ((in 109 reviews)); "The people that I work for are just great and the people I work with are equally awesome." ((in 97 reviews)); "benefits were good and sufficient" ((in 56 reviews)); "So many great employees and discounts" ((in 30 reviews)); "It is pretty good money for work that is not that hard" ((in 30 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Micro Center according to real employee reviews?

"bad management for the entire store" ((in 175 reviews)); "Managers don't take complaints to heart." ((in 67 reviews)); "Long hours for low commision" ((in 42 reviews)); "If you don't, you get reprimanded and your pay gets cut (your commission is based on how much you can upsell customers into buying software, warranties, and credit cards)." ((in 41 reviews)); "Ive worked there for 3 + years and work life balance is terrible!" ((in 19 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Micro Center locations?

Columbus , Dallas , Houston , Fairfax , Tustin , Madison Heights , Hilliard , Duluth , Rockville , Yonkers , Paterson , Westmont , Cambridge , Westbury , Denver , Marietta , Chicago , New York , Overland Park , Sharonville , Brooklyn , Flushing , Saint Louis Park , Brentwood , Minneapolis , Saint Davids , Baltimore , Towson , Mayfield Heights , Saint Louis

Micro Center reviews

3.6

61% would recommend to a friend

(1,563 total reviews)

Richard M. Mershad

65% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

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Micro Center has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1,563 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Micro Center employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

3.0

Mar 31, 2023

Good people, bad management

General sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

My fellow coworkers were very nice

Cons

Management was terrible and had unrealistic expectations

Micro Center Response

3y

It is unfortunate that your time with us was not all you hoped it would be. However, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. Our leadership does have high expectations and an open-door policy. I wish you all the best in your future endeavors. Sincerely, Leslie Whitley, Regional HR.

3.0

Mar 27, 2023

Ok place to work if you're into commission sales

General sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Employee discount. Access to new tech products

Cons

Fast pace commission sales environment, outdated work uniform and business practices. Inability to make returns on products. Unethical managers. Low base pay

Micro Center Response

3y

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. We encourage a professional work environment which includes the dress code. Our business practices are reviewed regularly as we strive to be a great company for our associates and customers. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors. Sincerely, Leslie Whitley, Regional HR.

3.0

Mar 23, 2023

Great stepping stone

Computer repair technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Coworkers are amazing. Most managers are wonderful and will defend employees Lots of hands on learning

Cons

Poor pay scale Heavy push for add-on services Very little room for promotion

Micro Center Response

3y

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are so happy you enjoyed your coworkers and the leadership team in the Queens location. Our pay scale is designed to encourage competitive wages, where sales associates can earn high wages based on their effort. With four New York locations and one northern New Jersey location within driving distance of each other we have a great opportunity for advancement. We will continue to have open communications with all employees. We wish all the best. Sincerely, Leslie Whitley Regional HR.

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