I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Guitar Center in Nov 2012
Interview
Store manager asked a few questions about my knowledge of gear and any sales experience. I was asked about any prior experience in retail, any prior experience I had with sales, and explained a little bit about the sales techniques Guitar Center uses.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
"How much do you know about music equipment"
Well thought out interview pretty easy, I thought it went well but didn't get offered a position. I still feel like they are a good company although I heard they changed there commission structure in the past few years.
Simple and to the point. They want to know if you fit into the company culture. They also want to know what your skill set is as far as musical ability. It is very easygoing and relaxed
I interviewed at Guitar Center (North Olmsted, OH)
Interview
Felt like I was being interrogated or discriminated against, as if this were an important career. Dude, you hire high school students. Give me a break. Avoid applying to guitar center.