Is Micro Center a good company to work for?

Micro Center has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 1,582 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 61% of employees would recommend working at Micro Center to a friend and 49% 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 8% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Micro Center?

61% of Micro Center employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Micro Center 3.1 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 (178) , General Sales Associate (116) , Customer Service Representative (CSR) (84) , Retail Sales Associate (57) , 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 108 reviews)); "The people that I work for are just great and the people I work with are equally awesome." ((in 94 reviews)); "benefits were good and sufficient" ((in 65 reviews)); "It is pretty good money for work that is not that hard" ((in 35 reviews)); "Fun work environment" ((in 33 reviews))

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

"bad management for the entire store" ((in 180 reviews)); "Managers don't take complaints to heart." ((in 65 reviews)); "Long hours for low commision" ((in 43 reviews)); "Pay is based on commission which causes large differences in paychecks" ((in 34 reviews)); "Blatant favoritism gets you ahead in this company, and hard work will be overlooked." ((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

61% would recommend to a friend

(1,565 total reviews)

Richard M. Mershad

65% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Culture & values

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Senior management

3.2

Career opportunities

3.1

Work/Life balance

Micro Center has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1,565 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).

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Reviews by job title

2K reviews

5.0

Jul 29, 2024

A Rewarding Career with a Great Company

System sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Unlike typical retail jobs, working at Micro Center offers the rewarding experience and satisfaction of being a solution provider in the technical world. It’s not just about selling products; it’s about helping customers find the right technology solutions for their needs. Professional and dynamic work environment. Great compensation and benefits. Fantastic company culture with significant investment in training and development. Support for a healthy work-life balance, crucial for long-term job satisfaction and well-being. Employee discounts on products and services, which is a significant plus for tech enthusiasts.

Cons

The work environment can be very busy during weekends, so you have to be willing to work weekends. However, more sales mean more commission, which can be a great incentive.

Micro Center Response

1y

Thanks for sharing your positive experience at Micro Center! It's great to hear about the rewarding career opportunities and supportive work environment. Your enthusiasm for helping customers and appreciation for the company's investment in employees is inspiring. Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3250

5.0

Jul 29, 2024

Love working at this company

Adminstrative assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great manger, great peers, exciting product.

Cons

Could use a better 401k match for retirement

Micro Center Response

1y

We appreciate your positive feedback! It's wonderful to hear that you enjoy working with your team and the products at Micro Center. We're always looking for ways to improve our benefits packages, and we'll certainly take your suggestion into consideration. Thank you for your dedication and contributions! Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3250

5.0

Jul 26, 2024

Great People to work with !

Senior category specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I have built some of the best work relationships in the past 2 years I've been at Microcenter. I'm a person who really enjoys challenges and changes, so the constant fast pace is great fitting for me! I have also had multiple opportunities to grow within the company which I am grateful for.

Cons

The only wish I request would be if we could have windows at our office. However, whenever I need some fresh air or looking at the sun, I take a nice stroll.

Micro Center Response

1y

We appreciate your kind words and enthusiasm for Micro Center! It’s wonderful to hear that you value the strong relationships and growth opportunities within our company. We’re glad you enjoy the fast-paced environment. Thank you for your contributions to our team! Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3250

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