Computer Technician - Computer Technician Best Buy Employee Review

3.0
19 May 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Got to work with customers buying new hardware

Cons

The management tended to be condescending at the specific location I was working at

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5.0
7 Jun 2026
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Pros

Flexibility, good culture and fun people to work with

Cons

Upward mobility can be limited

1.0
7 Jul 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

No pros. Just don’t work here.

Cons

This job adds little to no value, either for customers or for career growth. The primary focus is pushing credit cards and memberships that many customers don’t actually need, making the work feel repetitive and unfulfilling. The workplace culture and management are poor, and employees are often assigned busywork instead of meaningful responsibilities. There is almost no opportunity to develop product knowledge or apply any technical or electronics skills. Even the sales experience is limited since the role revolves around following scripted pitches rather than building genuine sales or customer relationship skills. Overall, it’s not a strong entry-level position for someone looking to develop transferable skills. There are many other jobs that provide better learning opportunities, stronger career growth, and more valuable real-world experience.

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