I applied online. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Best Buy (Fort Smith, AR) in Jun 2012
Interview
Well through my current manager at my current job I heard that our local Best Buy was hiring. So, I applied, and within less than a week (can't remember exactly how long it took) I got a call (it was on a Monday). The phone call/phone interview basically consisted of some lady asking me if I knew that this was for a part time job and not seasonal, and what my availability is like now and when school starts. She asked what departments I wanted to be in. Then she asked if I could come in for an interview and I ended up going in that day (Monday) for a 1:1 interview. I don't honestly know where this second lady stood as far as management, she was some kind of manager I guess. She asked me typical interview questions, nothing like you wouldn't be exposed to in any other interview. Not hard. She also asked me what departments I wanted to be in and told me what was available. Then she asked if I could come in 2 days later (Wednesday) for an interview with the GM, which, from what I hear on the internet that means you're in if you get an interview with the GM. So then I went to the interview with him and he asked similar questions as the 1:1 interview as far as interview questions go. This is also where you kind of solidify what department you want to work in and where you discuss the drug test and the pay rate. He seemed super cool and chill and my interview process was like over an hour because we just talked and stuff. It was really chill and easy-going. He told me about how the selling process works, what to expect working here, bonuses, lots of things like that. Then he told me to take a drug test (I went to a Lab Corp and took it) and that it would take like a week to go through and all that. I also hear on the internet (I did a lot of research on this job haha) that you have 48 hours to go take your drug test but he told me to go that day so I did. 6 days later (the following Tuesday) I was informed that all my paperwork and stuff came back good so I start orientation on Thursday! I'm pretty excited, I'm having a hard time finding many complaints about Best Buy so I look forward to it! So the total process from beginning to end was like 8 days or so :)
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.
