Is Micro Center a good company to work for?

Micro Center has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 1,579 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 62% of employees would recommend working at Micro Center to a friend and 50% 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 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Micro Center?

62% 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, 3.7 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 (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?

"Good Pay if you are good at sales" ((in 111 reviews)); "The people that I work for are just great and the people I work with are equally awesome." ((in 93 reviews)); "benefits were good and sufficient" ((in 62 reviews)); "Can make good money since it's a commissioned base job." ((in 31 reviews)); "So many great employees and discounts" ((in 28 reviews))

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

"bad management for the entire store" ((in 178 reviews)); "Managers have no organization and no favor for old" ((in 67 reviews)); "Long hours for low commision" ((in 46 reviews)); "be prepared to make $4 per hour even when the store is closed and you cannot make commission" ((in 34 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

62% would recommend to a friend

(1,562 total reviews)

Richard M. Mershad

68% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

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Micro Center has an employee rating of 3.6 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

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

5.0

Jan 24, 2024

Good stepping stone.

Parts coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great customer facing experience in a fast paced environment that teaches patience, speed and accuracy.

Cons

Poor middle management and micromanagement.

Micro Center Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review! We're happy to hear you found your experience at Micro Center valuable and gained positive skills like patience, speed, and accuracy in a fast-paced environment. We take your feedback on leadership styles seriously. We strive to create an environment where our team members feel empowered, supported, and able to thrive. We're committed to continuous improvement and encourage you to reach out to share specific details so we can address concerns directly. We truly value your insights. Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3250

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