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Accepted Offer – Reviewed Mar 29, 2013
Interview Details Quiz online. If you land the interview more than likely got the job.
No Offer – Interviewed in Knoxville, TN (US) Sep 2012 – Reviewed Oct 06, 2012
Interview Details I applied online, there were the typical questions as well as ones related to knowledge of gear but apparently that is not enough to get a job there. After applying there for almost 2 years and following up with applications 2-3 times I finally landed an interview. The interview was pretty normal he asked me a few questions, inquired about employment history. I don't guess I got the job, I followed up twice after my interview and was told each time that he still hasn't come to a decision, well it's been a week now and he told me has going to come to decision 5 days after so I am assuming I didn't get the position. They appear to be looking for people with straight up sales experience over knowledge of the gear, I even got that vibe whilst in the interview, despite being a paying customer and haven't outstanding knowledge of all the gear in most the departments at the store.
Interview Question – Give an example of a time where you delivered outstanding customer service. Answer Question
Accepted Offer – Interviewed on Dallas, TX (US) Sep 2008 – Reviewed Oct 03, 2012
Interview Details Easy interview. Personality based questions.
Interview Question – Cant remember any in specific. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – Straight forward.
Accepted Offer – Interviewed on Danvers, MA (US) May 2008 – Reviewed Sep 20, 2012
Interview Details You apply online, and if you pass the "test", you get an in store interview, and if you pass that interview, you get a second interview. You are pretty much asked integrity questions, quizzed on your knowledge about musical equipment, answer questions about pay and compensation, ask about your future in the business, etc.
Interview Question – Asked specifics about gear. View Answer
Negotiation Details – none
Accepted Offer – Interviewed on Bakersfield, CA (US) Apr 2011 – Reviewed Sep 12, 2012
Interview Details For the Interviews I had multiple interviews that were low pressure and professional. The hiring process was very efficient and management was able to get me in the system and working in less than a week. There was a mandatory back safety course due to some of the lifting necessary for the job, but aside from that there was nothing out of the ordinary from any other hiring process I have ever been through.
Interview Question – Why do you want to work here. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – There was no negotiation.
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Sep 06, 2012
Interview Details I applied online and was invited to a group interview. I didn't see the email until too late and did not make the group interview. However a few weeks later, I was called to come in for a interview. It was very relaxed and I was offered the position the same day.
Interview Question – No hard questions at all, I had previous retail experience. Answer Question
Declined Offer – Interviewed in Westlake Village, Los Angeles, CA (US) Jan 2008 – Reviewed Aug 27, 2012
Interview Details I was an Assistant Manager at one of the Guitar Center stores when a position opened at corporate for which I was recommended by many people. I was told that the job was mine for the taking - I simply had to jump through the hoops of the interviews. Upon arriving at headquarters, the person interviewing me - who would be my boss - proceeded to immediately start talking down to me and began insulting my store's manager. I could not see myself working for this jackass. Upon returning home, to my amazement jackass called me with an offer - which was half the amount he had initially offered before I flew out for the interview. Worst experience of my life.
Interview Question – Why do you and the rest of your staff suck at promoting our events? Answer Question
Reason for Declining – The offer was pathetically low - and my life would have completely sucked working for such a jackass.
Accepted Offer – Interviewed on New York, NY (US) Mar 2008 – Reviewed Jul 31, 2012
Interview Details Simple. You don't need to know about anything except to feign enthusiasm.
Interview Question – Nothing difficult at all unless you don't know anything about the instruments. View Answer
Negotiation Details – No negotiation. Pay us concrete.
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Jul 23, 2012
Interview Details Just like any other job. First apply online and fill out an assessment. Have a phone interview. Have a face to face interview. Have a second interview. Await the response. Accept and wammo.
Negotiation Details – Ask what the salary range for the position is without disclosing your current pay.
Accepted Offer – Interviewed on Raleigh, NC (US) Nov 2011 – Reviewed Jul 04, 2012
Interview Details The application was done online, and was very efficient. I was in for an interview the next day. They were very professional, and could see from the first interview that the quality of the employees was very important. The culture of the company stove for honesty and integrity from the top down. It was quite refreshing to see.
Interview Question – Why should we hire you? Answer Question
Negotiation Details – There is not any negotiation, it is a commission based job so your salary is up to you.
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