I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Best Buy in Sep 2010
Interview
I applied online via their website in the fall. About a month later I received a phone call from someone in charge of hiring. I found out later that this was technically my "phone interview", but it was much more of just a quick question and answer about my application and such. From there, I went in to interview with one of the managers. I got asked basic questions about ethics, past experiences and so on. At the end of that interview I was asked to come back for a final interview with a store manager. I came back for this interview and answered quite a few more of the same types of basic interview questions. At the end of the interview, I received the official job offer. I declined to accept it at that time though, and called back the next day to do so. After that, I had to complete a drug test within maybe 48 hours of accepting. After that, I had the job
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
When was there a time when you had the opportunity to steal something, but decided not too?
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Best Buy in Jun 2009
Interview
I applied online, and then after a few days I got a phone call/interview with the Operations Manager and was told to look for another call to set up a in-store interview. This took a few days longer than expected and I called the store asking about setting it up. After being employed here for 2 years I can see where it can take a few days to hear back with those who set up the interviews and the actual interviewers have very different schedules and many times can't make contact with each other until the end of the week. After getting my in-store interview, which was very quick and was basically to make sure that I could think, I was passed along to the store General Manager for him to give me a look over and make sure that he sees everyone that gets hired. After that I had to pass a drug test in order to get the official job offer.
I applied in-person. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Best Buy (Manassas, VA) in Aug 2010
Interview
Best Buy uses a 3-interview process. Generally, you interview with someone over the phone first. You interview with the department supervisor for what you are applying for. This is the most complete interview. Finally, you interview with the General Manager, who goes over employee theft and general store processes. This is where you are offered the position.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If you see someone you know stealing from the store, what do you do?