Is Micro Center a good company to work for?

Micro Center has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 1,582 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 (178) , 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 for experience/semi good for pay" ((in 105 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 65 reviews)); "It is pretty good money for work that is not that hard" ((in 38 reviews)); "Good work environment" ((in 30 reviews))

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

"bad management for the entire store" ((in 180 reviews)); "Managers have no organization and no favor for old" ((in 67 reviews)); "Long hours for low commision" ((in 44 reviews)); "Pay is based on commission which causes large differences in paychecks" ((in 40 reviews)); "Ive worked there for 3 + years and work life balance is terrible!" ((in 17 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

(1,565 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 1,565 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).

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2K reviews

4.0

Feb 8, 2024

Pretty Decent Job

Knowledge advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great employees, fun place to work at. Great place to start if you want to have a career in the tech field because of the growth opportunities both within & outside of the company.

Cons

Dealing with rude customers, some employees were hard to work with but very rarely did that happen

Micro Center Response

2y

Thanks for your review! We're happy you enjoyed the positive workplace, amazing co-workers, and growth opportunities at Micro Center. Your suggestion of increasing employee feedback is valuable. We regularly seek input through surveys, team meetings, and open-door policies. However, we're always looking for ways to improve. If you have any specific thoughts on how we can further enhance communication and engagement, please feel free to reach out. Thank you again for recommending us! Your feedback helps us create a better experience for everyone. Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3250

5.0

Feb 1, 2024

Commission based

Sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay was good depending on yourself

Cons

Long hours of standing around

Micro Center Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We're happy to hear you enjoyed your experience at Micro Center and found the earning potential rewarding. We understand your feedback about the long hours of standing. We offer a variety of positions with differing physical demands and support associates in finding a good fit. Additionally, we strive to create a dynamic and engaging work environment, offering opportunities for learning, growth, and interaction with customers and colleagues. We appreciate your insights and are always looking for ways to improve the associate experience. Thank you for recommending us! Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3250

3.0

Jan 29, 2024

Not the best not the worst

Byo sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You get to be around the cutting edge of technology and the benefits / PTO are great.

Cons

Its retail. Sometimes sales can be a lot of pressure for warranties

Micro Center Response

2y

Thanks for your review! We appreciate your insights on the pros and cons of working at Micro Center. We're glad you enjoyed the benefits and access to cutting-edge technology. We understand retail can be demanding, and while sales goals and warranties are part of the role, we strive to create a supportive environment where associates feel empowered to succeed without undue pressure. If you have further feedback on the sales experience, please feel free to reach out to discuss. Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3250

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