I applied online. The process took 4 days. I interviewed at Best Buy (West Palm Beach, FL) in Aug 2012
Interview
I applied online and within a few days I was contacted by phone by someone in HR. She asked a few standard questions. Why do you want to work at Best Buy? What is your retail experience? Tell me about your past 5 years job history and what your job duties entailed. I was told I would be called back and have an appt set up to have a 1:1 meeting in the store within 4 days. I received a call 2 days later and actually missed it. There was no voicemail left but I knew the number. I took the initiative and called it back and asked to speak with the person in charge of hiring, stating that I was supposed to be setting up an interview time with her. They put me through and I was scheduled an interview for an hour and a half later. I was on time and only had to wait about 15 mins or so for my interview. I met with two managers for a panel interview (it was just me) and it was a very relaxed atmosphere. We made a little small talk and got into the interview.They asked a lot of situational questions, "What would you do if", "How did you handle this", "Tell me about a time when". The whole process took about an hour and I was told that i would be contacted within the week to be let know if I was going to go onto the next interview process, which was with the GM. I made sure to ask about what the pay rate was. They said it ranges from $9 to $12 an hour to start depending on experience and that all the positions they hire for are part time. They rarely hire full time outside the company. They like to promote from within. Make sure to make good eye contact, smile and be as relaxed as possible. Be honest with them. I let them know I was a bit nervous and they were completely understanding. :)
If you are busy in your section and you are with a customer and have others waiting, how do you know if they are wanting to buy or if they are just looking?
It was not too long and was a good process. They asked me about eight questions so that was not bad at all. Just make sure you act professionally and be positive throughout the process is what’s most important of all.
I applied online. I interviewed at Best Buy in Feb 2026
Interview
Applied for the job online, then immediately got an email to do a video interview within 5 days. There is no interviewer, it's just you responding to the questions on the screen as it records you. It gives you a moment to practice if you want. There are 8 questions. You have 10 seconds to read the question, then 2 minutes to respond. At least you can click the button if you want to continue, giving you time to think or take a breather before you answer the next question.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1.) You are working with a customer or co-worker and realize they speak limited English and no one currently working speaks their language. what do you do?
2.) How do you stay updated on the latest technology trends?
3.) Two co workers are discussing something personal on a co worker’s device what would you do in that situation?
4.) Can you tell us about a time you took initiative to learn something new and why?
5.) Due to delays you receive 2 truck shipments at once, you know the team won’t complete it all today. How would you proceed.
6.) What are your Hobbies and past work experience?
7.) Why do you want to work at best buy?
8.) What are your goals and how does your position here at best buy help you achieve that goal?
I applied online. I interviewed at Best Buy (Rutherford, NJ) in Feb 2026
Interview
It was pretty easy with the integration of the video interview. I was able to get it done in about 15 to 20 minutes at the most which I thought was pretty impressive.