Apply for a job at Best Buy
Best Buy is a leading consumer technology retailer and a good place for tech and electronics enthusiasts to discover a career. Love computers? Do large home appliances interest you? Can’t get enough of home entertainment systems? Best Buy could be your work bliss.
Here is an overview of navigating the online application and getting your Best Buy career on track at one of its 1,400 locations.
Application tips for a job at Best Buy
Visit the Best Buy career web page
To start your job search and browse open job opportunities, go to Best Buy’s career page.
Sign up for job news alerts
Stay up to date on new job postings and new store openings by signing up for Best Buy’s Talent Community. This is optional but will give you a leg up in learning about new career openings.
Search for entry-level positions
To find available entry-level jobs, click on the “Retail” tab at the top of the career page on a desktop or in the top right menu of the mobile app.
Use filters to narrow the choices (Location, Job Category, Job Level, etc.).
Pick a job with Best Buy to apply for!
Once you’ve used the filters, the jobs that match your criteria will remain. Pick one and click on it. The job description and requirements will appear. Read the job description carefully to ensure it’s what you expect.
Once you find a position that you’re interested in, click on the “Apply to Job” button.
Steps to completing the Best Buy application online
Set up a Best Buy career account: You’ll be able to sign in and have your information collected automatically through various platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and Google. Or you can set up an account directly through Best Buy with your email and a password.
Once you set up your account, you’ll be asked to:
Confirm your age of 18 or over
Agree to an arbitration policy
Upload a resume (if desired)
Enter contact information
Enter up to five past jobs for work experience
Enter skills (these are certified technical skills to qualify to be a Geek Squad tech support worker; if you don’t have any, don’t sweat it!)
Education (this uses a drop-down for colleges; again, this is to qualify for Geek Squad tech support and for corporate employees)
Depending on the position you’re applying for, you may be asked for the days of the week and the shifts you can work
Enter the date you’re available to begin working
Enter your expected hourly wage/annual salary (depends on position)
Best Buy background check: What to expect
After applying for a new career at Best Buy, your next step will be to complete a background check. This process will verify information like your identity, employment history, and criminal record. The purpose of a background check is not to judge you but to make sure that Best Buy is hiring the right person for the job.
You will be asked to provide your Social Security number so Best Buy can run a credit check. A background check will also include employment verification to confirm the dates of your previous jobs and a criminal record check.
Let’s look at each step of the Best Buy background check in more depth:
Identity verification: The first step of the Best Buy background check is to verify your identity. This is done by checking your Social Security number against government records.
Employment history verification: The next step is to verify your employment history. This is done by contacting your previous employers and asking them to confirm the dates of your employment and your job title.
Credit check: A credit check is the third step of the Best Buy background check. This is done by pulling your credit report from the three major credit bureaus (Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion).
Drug test: The fourth step of the Best Buy background check is a drug test. This is usually a urine test but could also be a hair follicle or blood test. Drug testing can vary between states and positions.
Criminal record check: The fifth and final step of the Best Buy background check is a criminal record check. This is done by searching court records for any convictions or arrests.
The Best Buy background check process generally takes about two weeks to complete. Once the background check is finished, you will be contacted by a representative to discuss the next steps in the Best Buy hiring process.
What if I have a criminal record?
A criminal record does not mean that Best Buy will not hire you. The company takes many factors into consideration when making a hiring decision, including the offense’s nature, the time passed since the offense, and the relevance of the offense to the job you applied for.
If you are worried about your criminal record, the best thing to do is to be up front and honest with the Best Buy hiring representative. They will be able to tell you if your criminal record will disqualify you from the position you applied for.
Best Buy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Best Buy will consider qualified employment applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws.
Completing the Best Buy background check is an important step in the hiring process. By understanding what to expect, you can set yourself up for success.
Popular entry-level jobs at Best Buy
Retail positions at Best Buy
Customer Experience Specialist – This is Best Buy’s general sales floor position. It’s a good job for anyone who understands how technology can enhance day-to-day life and has an overall understanding of what new technology solutions exist to solve customer problems. Best Buy looks for enthusiastic employees with relationship-building skills to inspire customers by training across departments to offer solid solutions.
Inventory/Product Flow Specialist – Works in store to support supply chain by receiving and shipping products to and from stores, stocking products, and assisting customers with carry-outs and online orders.
Home Theater Specialist (LG, Magnolia, Samsung, Sony brands) – Brand specialists are trained and certified by name brand vendors to provide customers with the highest level of knowledge and service.
Appliance Specialist – Trained and certified as subject matter experts in home appliances (refrigerators, ranges/ovens, dishwashers, etc.)
Mobile Specialist (AT&T, Apple, Verizon) – Trained and certified as subject and brand experts in mobile services and devices.
Supply chain positions at Best Buy
Supply chain is a term that refers to the system that moves products from suppliers to stores.
General Warehouse Worker – Warehouse workers move merchandise from inbound trucks to warehouse stock, from warehouse stock into smaller stock for shipment to stores, and onto outbound trucks.
Asset Protection and Inventory Control Officer – These two positions are similar and responsible for the physical security process at the security desk and gatehouse at the warehouse. These employees control access for all team members, visitors, contractors, and carriers and conduct closed-circuit surveillance of the area.
Forklift Operator – Operates heavy machinery to process and move products to and from the loading dock. Must have OSHA-certified forklift training (not provided by Best Buy).
Warehouse Clerical Aide – The clerical aide records and validates data and reports audits on distribution areas: receiving, order processing, shipping, and inventory control. This role executes escalations and is a go-between among retail, distribution, and services.
Start a new job at Best Buy
Once you complete an application and undergo the Best Buy background check, you are on your way to starting a new job at Best Buy. There are numerous positions available at Best Buy, so chances are there is a job that perfectly matches your skills and interests. You can browse Best Buy jobs in your area on Jobcase or read the guide to Best Buy benefits to learn more about what to expect once you start working.
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