Micro Center Interview Questions
& Process

So after you apply and send in your resume and cover letter, the hiring people will look at it and pick out the ones that seem to fit the job best, looking at your experience and stuff. Then, they'll reach out, usually by email or phone, to set up the first interview thing. This is just to check you're available, what you want for pay, and if you're still interested. After that, there's a quick call, like 15-30 minutes, with a recruiter or the boss to see if you've got the basics down, if you'd fit in, and if you can talk okay. They might ask about your past work and why you want this job. The next interview is a longer one, could be online or in person, with the boss or someone on the team. They might ask you about how you've handled tough spots before, or they could test your technical skills. For jobs that need tech skills, you might have to do a coding test or some kind of skills check.

The process started with an HR call, then the hiring manager expressed interest. There were three assessments: Reid (integrity), Wonderlic (timed cognitive), and Thomas International (DISC). I was told I did fine on the Wonderlic, but I didn't get my score for either that or the Micro Center assessment. After putting in the time, it was disappointing not to get the scores. Then, the hiring manager interview involved questions about what I enjoyed and didn't enjoy in previous roles. It went well, but I was rejected without reasons. This interview didn't feel serious, and some questions felt like they were just picking my brain. Given the amount of screening, I wasn't impressed. They could have done the online assessments after the hiring manager interview to save time and been upfront about not sharing test scores.

The interview process involved a phone interview, an in-person interview, and an aptitude test. It seemed to go okay initially, but there were delays in responses. I noticed more men were employed there than women, and I wondered if my resume, which highlighted my retail, management, CSR, and merchandising background, was the best it could be. The process seemed smooth for a bit, and a second manager offered me a role, which I accepted. However, after I took my test, I was ghosted with no response. I assumed I was rejected, possibly due to the test, but I'm not sure. I went into the store to check, and the manager who initially offered me the job seemed uncomfortable with my presence, making me feel a bit unwanted. This left a strange impression; perhaps it was because they don't have a phone and felt put on the spot? It dampened my previous positive shopping experiences and I felt judged, with the manager's discomfort. I don't know if they found me offensive or just didn't want to hire a woman then, but being ghosted was unwelcoming. I'm a customer too, and a normal rejection would have been more polite.

I applied online through Microcenter's website back in 2022. Got an email offer for an interview and set it up. The interviewer called later to push it back a few days. On the interview day, they rescheduled AGAIN, moving it up an hour earlier than planned. They did this by calling me about 10 minutes before they wanted me there (Luckily, I was ready since I had no other interviews that day). I asked why they were hiring, and the interviewer mentioned he had let go of some sales staff due to punctuality. Not sure if the rescheduling was a test or just cluelessness. The work culture didn't seem awful at first glance. I chatted with many employees, and they generally liked working there, saying the pay, including sales commission, was good for the area at that time. My advice: check your local minimum wage laws before accepting an offer. Microcenter's policy was to pay as low as $2/hour plus commission, but they'd meet local minimum wage if commission didn't get you there. So, depending on store traffic and local minimum wage, it could be rough or quite competitive. They concluded with a weird multiple-choice 'ethics test' from an outside company. I'm not sure what they were looking for, but I think that's where I got weeded out. My advice to anyone interviewing is to study up for it beforehand.