Best Buy...

[Loudrango112 10+ year member]

They just called me after reading my resume and are asking for a interview...

The guy on the phone put the manager for the "Mobile Audio" on the phone and he asked me several questions... and after answering a few he told me I know more then almost all of the employes there (expect this one dude whos certified) and said that I have a 100% chance on getting the job...

BUT the problem is... what price do I ask for to start off at?

10-15? which is to high or low...

YOU NEVER want to low ball... because of course they will go with the lowest amount that they can...

help...

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[cjjackson85 5,000+ posts]

Well if you don't wanna low ball ask for $25/hour. You're the most knowledgeable? //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/rotflol.gif.b453361716769b8110ddefc85ff03cd2.gif

And since when does Best Buy accept resumes? They have applications...

 

[Loudrango112 10+ year member]

Well whatever the case maybe..

BTW in no way was I bragging... but trying to show how stupid they are there

 

[cjjackson85 5,000+ posts]

Well you didn't even tell us if you'd be installing or selling so there's no way to really tell ya...

 

[Loudrango112 10+ year member]

Installs

 

[Loudrango112 10+ year member]

how much do you think I should ask for

 

[AznRevlAzn 10+ year member]

are you MECP certified yet? if not the most you prolly can get is maybe 10 bucks per hour but don;t take my word for it.

 

[cjjackson85 5,000+ posts]

Tell them you're currently in training to become MECP certified and ask for 12...

 

[Loudrango112 10+ year member]

Im not certified yet... but I took the practice test... and passed (was like 3 months ago tho)

I just dont have cash to go out and pay for it...

maybe they will pay for me to get it done....

 

[Loudrango112 10+ year member]

Tell them you're currently in training to become MECP certified and ask for 12...

Perfect idea...

 

[cjjackson85 5,000+ posts]

They do pay for testing & transportation, well they did in my Idaho store...

 

[AznRevlAzn 10+ year member]

this blows, everyone is getting these install opportunities while my BB and CC is filled with dirty Mexicans doing these horrid installs... ...This *****.

 

[cjjackson85 5,000+ posts]

my BB and CC is filled with dirty Mexicans doing these horrid installs... ...This *****.

I was one of those Mexicans until I saw the light... I also got written up 3 times too many... oops.

 

[marleyskater420 5,000+ posts]

do the ask for 12 cuz your in training idea.

Then,when you get the job, you can actually get trained,and once you get cert, you can ask for a raise.

 

[BeanII 10+ year member]

I've been in the industry for a long time.......... Don't ask for a specific dollar amount.

Ask instead, "what is the range of pay for this position?"

When they answer, let's say they say it pays 10-15 dollars per hour.

Your response would be, "Based on my experience, I feel I'm worth 13 or 14. What would I have to do to get the 15?"

That's the best way, I've heard that question handled. The folks who manage Best Buy's car shop aren't exerienced enough negotiators to handle that. You'll win.

good luck

 

[cjjackson85 5,000+ posts]

I've been in the industry for a long time.......... Don't ask for a specific dollar amount.
Ask instead, "what is the range of pay for this position?"

When they answer, let's say they say it pays 10-15 dollars per hour.

Your response would be, "Based on my experience, I feel I'm worth 13 or 14. What would I have to do to get the 15?"

That's the best way, I've heard that question handled. The folks who manage Best Buy's car shop aren't exerienced enough negotiators to handle that. You'll win.

good luck

Unless the HRM is a dickhead and he says he starts and 10 but secretly he knows he would have paid more had you asked for more, but since you didn't you get 10... sucker.

 

[cjjackson85 5,000+ posts]

^^Top

 

[Loudrango112 10+ year member]

true... hmmm I think ima ask for 12

 

[audiolife 5,000+ posts]

they train you and all i have to say is if you dont pass it on the first try and you use that in training bs they will more and likely can you unless you are really good. the practice test is far easier than the actual test however. you have to be bby certified before you can touch a car anyway.

 

[ndnbolla 10+ year member]

true... hmmm I think ima ask for 12

ask for 13. just because that extra dollar per the hour makes it all the better. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

oh and exactly what does training consist of? any hands on exerience?