I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Best Buy in May 2010
Interview
1. I applied for a sales associate position on the website and was called back the following week. The initial call was the phone interview. They basically asked what my availability was, what top 3 departments I wanted to work in and if I had any questions. The person then asked me if I was available to go for an in person interview the following week.
2. Upon reaching the store 15 minutes early. I was told to wait for the interview which started perfectly on time. The interview went incredibly great as it took an HOUR. This was only because I had a great time talking with the managers (I had 2 during the interview). Simply have a great PERSONALITY, be OUTGOING and actually CARE that you want this job! The questions were read off a booklet and my responses written down. I was then told that they would discuss my interview with the GM and that I would be contacted by next week for the next step.
3. I was called again the following week to meet with the GM. This time the interview lasted literally 20 minutes at the most as the GM used 3-4 questions to ask from the last interview (i guess he just wanted to hear for himself my responses). ** ALWAYS ASK QUESTIONS after they ask you if you have any questions? ** this helps you understand what your getting yourself into and the personality of your GM and fellow soon to be co-workers hopefully.
FINALLY - I was offered the position in the Department I wanted and that I needed to take a drug test (take your drug test right away! so you can start orientation and eventually work ALREADY!
Interview questions [4]
Question 1
What would you do if you saw a store associate (or manager, or customer) stealing?
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.
