It made for a worthwhile part-time job while I was in college. - Computers Specialist Best Buy Employee Review

4.0
Aug 7, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good employee discount and you usually have some pretty cool co-workers to make the job fun. Fast pace during the holidays so the work day goes by faster.

Cons

Management seems to focus too heavily on numbers and sales rather than customer satisfaction. They won't fire you for not meeting expectations but you will be expected to do role-play scenarios all the time.

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1.0
Jul 7, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

No pros. Just don’t work here.

Cons

This job adds little to no value, either for customers or for career growth. The primary focus is pushing credit cards and memberships that many customers don’t actually need, making the work feel repetitive and unfulfilling. The workplace culture and management are poor, and employees are often assigned busywork instead of meaningful responsibilities. There is almost no opportunity to develop product knowledge or apply any technical or electronics skills. Even the sales experience is limited since the role revolves around following scripted pitches rather than building genuine sales or customer relationship skills. Overall, it’s not a strong entry-level position for someone looking to develop transferable skills. There are many other jobs that provide better learning opportunities, stronger career growth, and more valuable real-world experience.

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