Question for BB employees

[jmcoreymv]

Im trying to get my friend a job as a Cashier (rep 1). Anyone know how much this starts at in the Socal area? and how hard is it to move up to rep 2 and whats the pay difference?

 

[Burnt]

You don't have to start as a Rep 1, you could apply as a Rep2. The pay rate is about maybe a dollar or two. They get paid more because they have to deal with more crap. Do you work there? If you do, you could make like 50 or 100 bucks (varies), for referring him.

 

[jmcoreymv]

Yea I work as a tech, and I make a bit more then the rep 2s. And the referral payout is 150 bucks at my store

 

[MiniThug]

I am also interested in working at Best Buy. I plan on applying this summer. Currently I attend Texas A&M. Can you explain the differences between a Rep 1 and a Rep 2? Also, what qualifications are needed to work as a Tech? I suppose A+, others? Just our of curiosity, what kind of discount do employees get? Always an incentive for people like me at a tech store. Thanks!

 

[Burnt]

Rep 1's are cashiers that you see at the check out lanes. Rep 2's are customer service reps. I'm not sure if you actually have to have any qualifications to be a tech, you have to know how to install memory and basic peripherals (HD's). I am in no way insulting your postion JMCorey, that's probably the best position at bestbuy other than inventory (sit back and do nothing). I had a friend who was a rep 1, and he asked to switch to the tech bench, and they let him...and he had no qualifications except for the fact that he knew how to install hardware.

 

[jmcoreymv]

No offense taken, Im a ccnp looking for another job. Probably the only ccnp to ever work for BB.

 

[jmcoreymv]

So what are the Rep1 and rep2 rates?

 

[Burnt]

don't quote me on this, but on the east coast...I got hired (having no cashier experience) at a 6.30/hr rate. I think Rep 2's start somewhere around $7.

edit:
what kind of discount do employees get?
5% over cost...example: bbuy pays $100 for a tv, you get it for 105.

 

[jmcoreymv]

Oh man my friend is going to be pissed, I told him it started at like 8. Tech starts at 9.89

 

[Burnt]

heh...yeah....I hate best buy (just thought I would add that in). I mean, I like the store (ie. Visiontek Geforce3 Ti200 99 bucks), but I hate the way they run the store.

 

[JellyBaby]

<< Rep 1's are cashiers that you see at the check out lanes. >>

BBs are finally manning the check out lanes? It's about time.

 

[jmcoreymv]

They also have this thing called 'code 1' which is used at least twice an hour at my store. It means all available employees have to come up and ring up customers when the lines get long. So at least they do something about it.

 

[JellyBaby]

<< It means all available employees have to come up and ring up customers when the lines get long. So at least they do something about it. >>

I'd have to see that in action. Of course that would mean actually going into a BB, something I try not to do.

 

[EXman]

<< No offense taken, Im a ccnp looking for another job. Probably the only ccnp to ever work for BB. >>



that is depressing after getting "Let go" I am back in school and studying for my CCNA exam....