Best Buy reviews

3.5

59% would recommend to a friend

(41,822 total reviews)
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35% approve of CEO

38% positive business outlook

Best Buy has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 41,822 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Best Buy employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Einzel- & Großhandel industry (3.5 stars).

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42K reviews
5.0
Nov 17, 2008

A good story to a electronic retail leader.

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Great group of employees, fun, smart, also helps with college, if you are planning to live on your own, and need a full time job, Best Buy will help pay for college, which is pretty nice considering that other companies wouldn't.

Cons

Retail has it's limitations on your mind and body. Make sure you stretch the day out long enough for your priorities, when you have a day off, make sure you make it your day off, have fun enjoy life, remember work is work and play is play, do what you have to do to keep your mind clear, and your efforts seen.

4.0
Nov 17, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

Great environment if you're into electronics. Best Buy is one of the biggest movers in the electronics retail market. The work environment varies from store to store, but customer service is key (at least at my store).

Cons

Some problems with consistency of goals and other company policies, but this is mainly on a store level. As of now, I would not say the majority of the problems I have are directly related to any major policy at best buy, more so I would call into account the attitudes of the management of the store. I suppose this could be expected, but those who engage in amicable activities with managers outside of work tend to get the most favor.

2.0
Nov 17, 2008

Blue shirt blues

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Employee Discount. Other than that, there's not much to write home about.

Cons

No regularity or schedule consistency. Be prepared to sacrifice nights, weekends, holidays. (as with any retail job). Career Growth and advancement depends heavily on present store management. My advice is to discuss your career with store leadership and evaluate the feedback you receive. If they are receptive, encouraging and supportive, then I strongly suggest you pursue those ambitions as opportunities do exist for those with desire & have a welcoming store leadership. If your career plans are not well received, do not waste your time. Being an hourly employee, you are very disposable and can be easily replaced.

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