hmv Reviews
Updated Dec 3, 2019
"The staff discount came in very handy" (in 39 reviews)
"Fun atmosphere and working environment" (in 20 reviews)
"minimum wage job in a dying industry" (in 13 reviews)
"Incredible pressure to upsell Pure cards, which are frankly a ripoff and very anti-consumer" (in 12 reviews)
"Best job!"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI worked at hmv part-time for more than a year
Pros
Listen to great music all day
Cons
It doesn't exist as a store anymore
hmv2019-10-06"A happy place to work"
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RecommendsNo Opinion of CEOI worked at hmv part-time for more than a year
Pros
Amazing people Great friends Lots of fun
Cons
Not enough shifts Limited hours
hmv2019-11-28"Working at Hmv"
StarStarStarStarStarI have been working at hmv part-time for less than a year
Pros
Working with music games dvds Friendly staff Nice breakroom with pool table etc
Cons
Long shifts Some early shifts some late shifts
hmv2019-12-03"Good company to work for"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI have been working at hmv full-time for less than a year
Pros
Sociability, colleagues tend to be like minded and therefore easy to get along with.
Cons
Weekend working can be a bit of a burden. Christmas period is lots of hours.
Advice to Management
More staff around christmas for more sociability.
hmv2019-11-18"Chilled Enjoyable experience"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI worked at hmv part-time for more than a year
Pros
Wonderful people to work with Always entertaining Achievable Targets
Cons
Lack of Progression When achieved targets, little to no rewards
hmv2019-11-07"Part time"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI have been working at hmv part-time for less than a year
Pros
- Friendly atmosphere - Staff discount - Decent wage - Store not that busy as retail stores are dying. People order games, music and DVD's online
Cons
- Pressure to link sell. As in harass the customer so you sell more things then they came for . - Pressure to meet sales targets even if the store isn't buy and not that many customers. Sales targets unrealistic .
hmv2019-11-15"Good place to work"
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RecommendsI worked at hmv part-time for less than a year
Pros
Friendly environment to work in
Cons
Getting To know the staff can be hard
hmv2019-10-10"Nice company"
StarStarStarStarStarI worked at hmv full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Work life and culture were positive
Cons
Always in the limelight for survival
Advice to Management
Good luck in the turn around
hmv2019-10-10"Great Company that lost its way"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI worked at hmv full-time for more than 5 years
Pros
Fantastic team at all levels. Fun place to work.
Cons
Market dying and future bleak.
Advice to Management
Stop trying to compete with Amazon and focus on bricks and mortar.
hmv2019-09-27"Great fun place to work"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI worked at hmv part-time for less than a year
Pros
Generous Discount, good uniform and great company to work for.
Cons
Low pay if you are under 21
hmv2019-09-11