Is Micro Center a good company to work for?

Micro Center has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 1,579 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 64% of employees would recommend working at Micro Center to a friend and 52% 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 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Micro Center?

64% of Micro Center employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Micro Center 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.3 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 (56) , 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?

"The people that I work for are just great and the people I work with are equally awesome." ((in 96 reviews)); "benefits were good and sufficient" ((in 64 reviews)); "It is pretty good money for work that is not that hard" ((in 33 reviews)); "Fun work environment" ((in 32 reviews)); "So many great employees and discounts" ((in 29 reviews))

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

"bad management for the entire store" ((in 178 reviews)); "low pay and poorly run" ((in 103 reviews)); "Managers don't take complaints to heart." ((in 66 reviews)); "Long hours for low commision" ((in 40 reviews)); "Hourly pay for all sales members is $4/hr + commission." ((in 37 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

3.7

64% would recommend to a friend

(1,562 total reviews)

Richard M. Mershad

71% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

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Micro Center has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 1,562 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

4.0

Sep 11, 2024

Great place for computer enthusiasts

Customer service representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent pay for the position Make extra money on commission of protection plan sales

Cons

Company really pushes for data collection, could be a problem if you don't get enough from customers

Micro Center Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed working at Micro Center and appreciated the pay and commission opportunities. We understand your concerns about the focus on data collection, and we appreciate your feedback as it helps us find a balance that works for both our employees and our customers. Your insights are valuable, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors! Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3250

3.0

Sep 11, 2024

Supervisor/ Part Coordinator / Trainer

Service supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Working with other people that are extremely knowledgably in their field. - Opportunity for growth within the company - Upper management is understanding and helpful

Cons

- Work load is not designed for one person - Unclear standard operating procedure - Little to no on board training for the parts side of the job

Micro Center Response

1y

Thank you for your thoughtful review and for your dedication over the years! We’re glad to hear that you appreciate your knowledgeable colleagues and the opportunities for growth. We recognize the concerns you’ve raised about workload, unclear procedures, and onboarding, and we take that feedback seriously. Your insights are invaluable as we work to improve our training and processes. If you have specific suggestions, we’d love to hear them. Thank you for being a vital part of the Micro Center team! Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3250

5.0

Sep 8, 2024

Tolerable

Technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good hours. Good co-workers. Good boss.

Cons

Customers can sometimes get too impatient.

Micro Center Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear you’re enjoying the hours, your colleagues, and your boss. We understand that dealing with impatient customers can be challenging, but we appreciate your hard work and dedication. Your insights are valuable as we strive to create a positive experience for both our employees and customers. If you have any suggestions for improvement, we’d love to hear them! Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3250

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