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It's not a high ranking job so you don't have to dress formal, but make yourself look as presentable as possible, don't wear a stupid shirt.
Practice talking to yourself answering questions you're guaranteed to be asked.
Show up 10 minutes early.

Spades mentioned practicing common interview questions. You can google this, because there are always questions that everyone asks. I found this which probably includes all the common ones for you.

It's probably just a retail sales job so you won't have to go all out and super prepare (especially since they probably won't be asking you math questions), but you should at least give it a read through and prepare answers.

I'm going to guess that they are going to be happy if you can show them (1) you're a responsible human and (2) show up to things on time. You want to give this impression.

Show up to the interview a little early - probably 5 - 10 minutes. Absolutely don't be late. If something comes up, don't be afraid to reschedule right away. Be respectful.

if youre doing inventory they wont ask you hard questions
if youre doing sales, theyre gonna ask you about hypotheticals customer related like "what would you do if a customer..."

another question will look like this to evaluate your sales skills

q: tell me why i should buy your phone
a: *talk about customer needs rather than features*

eye contact, make sure u dont stink, be punctual, and avoid swearing.

you should wear a clean outfit that makes you look "sharp"

dress formal unless instructed otherwise, it goes a long way.

Don't get too formal though. I once interviewed at a woodshop in a suit, standing in an inch of sawdust. A guy in a sweaty, Torn up shirt asked me questions while the guy behind him operated a buzzsaw. I felt ridiculous.

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yeah seriously, at the very least wear a pair of slacks or khakis or other semi-formal pants and a polo or (preferably) a button down. if you've only got sneakers they'll do, but if you'd like to make a better impression wear a pair of dress shoes. the rule of thumb is to at least dress to the level of professionalism that will be expected for the job, but dressing slightly more formal than what they expect for the job is best.

Assert dominance: flip the table on the interviewer, literally and figuratively. Ask them why their shitty company ever felt like it was able to handle your raw, untamed genius.
Kick the door off its hinges on the way out, regardless of how it goes.
Piss on the door, throw on your shades, and do at least three donuts in your Civic as you leave.
Guaranteed to make an impression they won't soon forget.

You're missing critical information such as job title and company type.

This goes without saying but try to use makeup to cover your face tattoos.

Bring a padfolio or something that you can carry extra resumes with you.

Ask your own questions to the recruiter/manager

Personally, would wear a shirt + tie. At least wear some ironed pants and a nicer button down. First impressions do matter.

Most important is to relax, you're not talking to a panel of people deciding if you'll receive your Master's/Ph.D or anything like that. Its a job at best buy.

look i understand that you like to dress up as a trap at home but i doubt your potential future employer wants in

Ok for real though. Best Buy is actually a super chill place to work depending on the size of the store you work at.

Ill give you the scoop. They will ask you questions related to jobs you did in the past. Just answer honestly and dress with a pair of jeans and a nice button up (you dont need to over dress). The questions they ask are very easy to answer so don't worry about anything crazy. Just show up answer the easy questions and tell them the truth. ALSO they WILL ask you this question: If a co-worker steals a candy bar. Do you tell a manager and do they get treated like they stole a $5000 TV. SAY YES TO THIS. They will love you for this. If you get the spot you will love the job its a super chill job. GLHF :D.

Sandblast I love you thank you

Lots of good suggestions here - as somebody who now has to *give* the interview - I look for the person to ask *me* questions after I'm done talking to them. It demonstrates to me that they've put some thought into life with said job and care. Here are a few things you could ask about if the interviewer doesn't tell you or if the application didn't say outright:

- How fluid is your work - will you be doing similar tasks everyday or will you be asked to do lots of different things?
- How do sick days work/are handled - do you need a doctor's note, and how soon do you need to call in?
- Is it possible to swap time with other employees if scheduling concerns arise?
- How consistent will your scheduling be?
- How often are people in your position promoted up the chain?
- How easy is it to transfer your work to another geographic location (this one is really good if it's known that you're a student - because at some point you may move away due to graduation/going to a new school and it looks nice that you want to stay with them)?
- When do you start getting your employee discount, do you get one, and how much is it?

Don't ask all of these obviously, pick 1-2 that are most important to you. Generally, if I say "now do you have any questions?" and they say nothing, my first thought is that they really haven't put a lot of thought into the position.

Since it's a store, it may also be a good idea to ask them what the most popular items are - especially if you're working in sales - make it seem like you intend to learn all there is to know about said items.

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Bunch of general tips that I've picked up/heard about

-Since impressions are made in the first ~30 seconds of contact, a smile and a firm handshake can put you off to a good start.
-Answer questions directly, don't beat around the bush or dodge around something you don't want to talk about. Just be honest. But at the same time, don't throw anyone under the bus in anyway.
-Prepare for the normal interview questions, like others have said
-If it's a sales position, acting with some confidence is probably a plus. But don't take it too far.
-Show up for the interview early, and dress semi formal for a best buy interview IMO

edit: found this https://www.job-applications.com/best-buy-job-interview-tips/

Always take water if offered, hold the glass so you don't play with your hands or pick at your nails.

I mentioned TF2 in my first job interview and tried to blag it as "International Time Management"

lmk if you got the job

Yeah got the interview thursday so we'll see what happens

It works for me to turn the interview into a simple discussion.

If you're open and honest and talk the right way, it just becomes a relaxed chat and for me, that's how I showcase myself.

Didn't get the job I interviewed for, but manager was extremely impressed with me and my interview and asked that I apply for another job in the store instead. Thanks for the tips everyone! Definitely gonna use them the next time around

did you get the candy bar question?

Lol no, they were actually really generic questions like "tell me about yourself" or "tell me about a time you..."

edit: was actually a lot more casual that I thought, only reason I didn't get the job was because I'm rather inexperienced work-wise

i worked at best buy (geek squad specifically) for almost a year and it was miserable and barely even worth the money. have fun!

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Don't be too put out by this - if you applied for an upper level position and you don't have any experience with that kind of thing - then it was kind of a long shot anyways. If you can get your foot in the door and show them what you can do and make some friends you'll end up where you wanted to be anyways in short order.

I remember when I was 18 I needed a new job because the place I had been working (the landfill) had a rule that every full-time employee required a CDL (Commercial Driver's License). I had 0 interest in getting a CDL or going through and paying for the courses to acquire one. This also applied to any adult doing the kind of work I was - in short my position was specifically designed for high school students to occupy because they knew they didn't have to pay you much and you wouldn't care about ever being promoted (CDL required). So, I had to go job hunting.

I walked into Papa John's and the owner's wife was working, and she was apparently really impressed by me and offered me a management position right then and there. So, I came in to do the day 0 interview/training, thinking I was a God. It was her husband, and he was deeply concerned that I had no pizza experience at all, nor had I ever been a manager before. So, I didn't get the job, and they offered me a delivery position instead. I refused it because I frankly have 0 sense of direction and GPS wasn't a thing yet, so it was a nonstarter.

I ended up getting a job at a factory. They initially said I would be doing very light work (painting stuff), but when somebody's son begged to not work the floor, I got switched to his spot on the 3rd shift production line instead, and I honestly really loved that job and stayed there for 6 1/2 years, all through college and 2 1/2 years after. I'd still be there if it hadn't maimed me lol.

My current job (Director of Educational outreach, Archivist, and Assistant to the Collection) came about purely because I was trying to get back into working after 7 years recovering from injuries received at the factory (some minor surgery was required a few times, and a rather intense physical therapy routine was developed that eventually got me back up and operating - but it took forever) so I went off for graduate school, and volunteered at my local museum a few hours a week to see if I could make it. It just so happened, that 3 people all ended up not working there/for the county in short order around Christmas time. One older guy retired, 1 lady was fired, and another quit as a result of the retirement and firing of her friends. So, since I was doing a more or less not terrible job volunteering and had demonstrated my aptitude they offered me all 3 positions in one with appropriate pay and benefits for having 3 jobs. So, it all worked out great *and* so far my body is holding up lol. I even have 3 offices - but I feel kind of like I'm slowly moving into the museum - they have 1 gig internet though so... That's not all bad lol.

The moral of the story is - don't get discouraged - something good will come around, especially if you're persistent, as soon as you show a few people what you can do - things should work out :D