Anyone knows how much Circuit City pays hourly - Update!

[ConantheBarbarian]

I got an interview coming up. Any good advice, except -> :beer:

Update:

I got the job as Product Specialist. There were a couple of other people also. They took around 20-30 minutes per person doing interviews. My interview took less than 5 minutes. Forgot to mention that I am a college graduate in ISM with many internships but was not able to find a full time tech job here in NYC. Bastard employers are asking for way too much. They want a person to have A+, CCNA, MCSE, ... for an entry level position. I guess this will have to do while I am searching for a better job instead of just sitting home. Thx to all for the great advice.

 

[TheBoyBlunder]

Bring kneepads.


















(It's a joke, btw)

 

[imported_Mike]

starts at $8.25 raise of $.25 after 3 months & $.25 every year for merch/csa/warehouse

sales start at $9.75

 

[Nocturnal]

Rough estimate where I'm from it's $7.00 an hour plus commission I think.

 

[imported_Mike]

Originally posted by: Nocturnal
Rough estimate where I'm from it's $7.00 an hour plus commission I think.

no CC stores have commmission, you must be thinking of frys, thats their pay structure.

 

[ConantheBarbarian]

Originally posted by: CheapArse
starts at $8.25 raise of $.25 after 3 months & $.25 every year for merch/csa/warehouse

sales start at $9.75

What is the difference between CSA and Sales. Thx.

 

[imported_Mike]

Originally posted by: ConantheBarbarian

Originally posted by: CheapArse
starts at $8.25 raise of $.25 after 3 months & $.25 every year for merch/csa/warehouse

sales start at $9.75

What is the difference between CSA and Sales. Thx.

csa is customer service, you stay at the front desk. Sales is video/audio/car audio/computers

 

[Nutdotnet]

I think it may vary on location too...

 

[imported_Mike]

Originally posted by: Nutdotnet
I think it may vary on location too...

pretty sure the base pay is same nationwide, could be wrong though

 

[ConantheBarbarian]

Originally posted by: Nutdotnet
I think it may vary on location too...

It's in NYC.

 

[Regs]

I failed their personality test. I mentioned that I would lie to sell the customer an Item... It appears they don't like that in a salesman, they just want you to act incredibly stupid.

 

[imported_Mike]

Originally posted by: Regs
I failed their personality test. I mentioned that I would lie to sell the customer an Item... It appears they don't like that in a salesman, they just want you to act incredibly stupid.

haha

 

[ConantheBarbarian]

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: ConantheBarbarian

Originally posted by: CheapArse
starts at $8.25 raise of $.25 after 3 months & $.25 every year for merch/csa/warehouse

sales start at $9.75

What is the difference between CSA and Sales. Thx.

csa is customer service, you stay at the front desk. Sales is video/audio/car audio/computers

When I applied I was only given these options online:

Non-Management Store Positions:
Please select the position you wish to apply for:
Product Specialist
Roadshop Product Specialist
***Customer Service Associate (CSA)
Warehouse Specialist
Loss Prevention Associate
Custodian
Maintenance Coordinator

I choose CSA thinking that it was the sales position, in the computer section. Hope I'm not screwed.

 

[imported_Mike]

Originally posted by: ConantheBarbarian

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: ConantheBarbarian

Originally posted by: CheapArse
starts at $8.25 raise of $.25 after 3 months & $.25 every year for merch/csa/warehouse

sales start at $9.75

What is the difference between CSA and Sales. Thx.

csa is customer service, you stay at the front desk. Sales is video/audio/car audio/computers

When I applied I was only given these options online:

Non-Management Store Positions:
Please select the position you wish to apply for:
Product Specialist
Roadshop Product Specialist
***Customer Service Associate (CSA)
Warehouse Specialist
Loss Prevention Associate
Custodian
Maintenance Coordinator

I choose CSA thinking that it was the sales position, in the computer section. Hope I'm not screwed.

sales = product specialist
car audio sales = roadshop product specialist
csa = customer service rep

you got the interview b/c they think you want to be a csa, just hope they have multiple positions available.

 

[Evadman]

Enjoy the 80 page document they make you sign. After reading it, I decided I did not want to work at CC. BAsicly, you give up all your rights to everything while working there.

 

[ConantheBarbarian]

Originally posted by: Regs
I failed their personality test. I mentioned that I would lie to sell the customer an Item... It appears they don't like that in a salesman, they just want you to act incredibly stupid.

You make me laugh!

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Originally posted by: ConantheBarbarian

Originally posted by: Regs
I failed their personality test. I mentioned that I would lie to sell the customer an Item... It appears they don't like that in a salesman, they just want you to act incredibly stupid.

You make me laugh!

LOL

 

[ConantheBarbarian]

Bump

 

[tm37]

Originally posted by: Evadman
Enjoy the 80 page document they make you sign. After reading it, I decided I did not want to work at CC. BAsicly, you give up all your rights to everything while working there.

Please elaborate on this

 

[imported_Mike]

what type of product specialist? 2 departments make $8.25 & sales make $9.75,

 

[ConantheBarbarian]

Originally posted by: CheapArse
what type of product specialist? 2 departments make $8.25 & sales make $9.75,

It is in the technology department (TAS); sales. Thx CheapArse for clarifying to me the positions or I would probably would have choosen the CSA instead of sales. The manager was cool he even told me that the job market sucks and welcomed me to CC.

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Originally posted by: Evadman
Enjoy the 80 page document they make you sign. After reading it, I decided I did not want to work at CC. BAsicly, you give up all your rights to everything while working there.

Please elaborate on this

I only had to sign 3-4 pgs nothing more.

 

[Regs]

you have a BA w/ Internships and the best you can do is circut city?

/*Runs to hurl

 

[ConantheBarbarian]

Originally posted by: Regs
you have a BA w/ Internships and the best you can do is circut city?

/*Runs to hurl

I know some college grads who work at best buy, macys, and so forth. I know what you mean but what do you expect when there are no entry level positions available. The only open positions available want at least 5 years experience. Not like I am going to stay at CC 4 ever just temp while I can find a "real" job. Don't blame me blame the economy and outsourcing :disgust:

 

[Regs]

Yeah I know, it' horrible. You really have to know your stuff as soon as you get out of college. A college degree is not a job ticket any more, which people don't realize.

Have to learn to market yourself. I would not settle for CC for too long, you won't even have a career path with it.

 

[optoman]

Originally posted by: ConantheBarbarian

Originally posted by: Regs
you have a BA w/ Internships and the best you can do is circut city?

/*Runs to hurl

I know some college grads who work at best buy, macys, and so forth. I know what you mean but what do you expect when there are no entry level positions available. The only open positions available want at least 5 years experience. Not like I am going to stay at CC 4 ever just temp while I can find a "real" job. Don't blame me blame the economy and outsourcing :disgust:

Yep, most companies want 5-6 years before they let you in the door. Economy is in the crapper and there are very few entry level jobs out there.

Look at CC as a stepping stone and don't get too comfortable with working there. Keep looking for a real job.