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Title: Soo, Im applying for a job at...
Post by: Tomcat on March 05, 2012, 08:03:55 PM
Best Buy's geek squad


Look ay the requirements...
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Date: Feb 12, 2012
Location: GREENFIELD, WI, 53220, US

Do all things technology fire you up? Can you swap a motherboard or hook up a home theater system blindfolded? Does the thought of installing an LCD in an SUV—and getting paid for it—make you salivate?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, congratulations. Your dream career might be waiting for you at Geek Squad.

Geek Squad Counter Intelligence Agents work in a fast paced retail environment performing computer-related installations and technical support. Although sales will not be your primary function, let's just face it, when our customers spot a sharp technical mind dressed like an Agent, they can't help but ask a few technology questions. Geek Squad Agents should have the ability to interact with customers while showing respect, courtesy and professionalism.

So if you're techno-exceptional, good with people and great at having fun while doing top-quality work, we invite you to join our illustrious ranks.

Key Responsibilities:
- Assist customers with service/repair issues within the Standard Operating Platform (SOP) of the Precinct
- Provides the initial contact with customers, checks in product, and runs basic tests to determine product needs and service solutions.
- Facilitates the complete solution of product sales, upgrades, installations and service in the store.
- Is expected to personify and uphold the Geek Squad service standards.

Basic Qualifications:
- Experience with DOS, Windows 9x/ME/2000/XP/Vista or Apple MacOS
- Troubleshooting of Operating Systems and Internet connection issues
- Knowledge of computer hardware diagnostic and troubleshooting
- Software installations and upgrading
- Can install / troubleshoot all computer-related devices (video, sound, modem, printer, scanner, camera, etcetera.)
- Have the ability to research online and work through problems
- At least 16 years of age

Preferred Qualifications:
- Proof of Apple certifications (current or expired) or laptop repair training are a strong plus.
- The ability to troubleshoot and resolve Windows XP/Vista and basic Apple OS X problems is preferred.
- Apple hardware certifications are a strong plus.
- Linux experience is a plus since it is required to perform many Data Rescue services. Lack of Linux and Mac experience will not disqualify candidates, training is provided.

Shit sounds easy to me, also I really want a Job that I would enjoy anf that sounds pretty fun to me.

So guys what do ya think?
Title: Re: Soo, Im applying for a job at...
Post by: Don on March 05, 2012, 08:22:59 PM
Just go for it. You should get all the work experience that you can get since that'll be really important when applying for a job after studying.
Title: Re: Soo, Im applying for a job at...
Post by: Cake Faice on March 05, 2012, 08:43:08 PM
The Geek Squad here requires that you have a High School Diploma :(
Title: Re: Soo, Im applying for a job at...
Post by: Ἆxule on March 05, 2012, 08:59:37 PM
Really jealous. that sounds like a lot of fun. Plus being payed? man
Title: Re: Soo, Im applying for a job at...
Post by: Supertoaster on March 05, 2012, 09:06:30 PM
Don't be like this please.

GeekSquad Got Caught Scamming (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZq4UnkgZQI#)

 ;D
Title: Re: Soo, Im applying for a job at...
Post by: Hotgreensoldier on March 05, 2012, 09:12:53 PM
http://consumerist.com/2007/05/the-10-page-geek-squad-confession---stealing-customers-nudie-pics-was-an-easter-egg-hunt.html (http://consumerist.com/2007/05/the-10-page-geek-squad-confession---stealing-customers-nudie-pics-was-an-easter-egg-hunt.html)


Don't be like this Tomcat. DON'T BE A SALESMAN MANG, BE A TECHNICIAN.
Title: Re: Soo, Im applying for a job at...
Post by: Alkaline on March 05, 2012, 10:20:36 PM
http://consumerist.com/2007/05/the-10-page-geek-squad-confession---stealing-customers-nudie-pics-was-an-easter-egg-hunt.html (http://consumerist.com/2007/05/the-10-page-geek-squad-confession---stealing-customers-nudie-pics-was-an-easter-egg-hunt.html)


Don't be like this Tomcat. DON'T BE A SALESMAN MANG, BE A TECHNICIAN.

Once he enters the system, THERE'S NO GOING BACK.
Title: Re: Soo, Im applying for a job at...
Post by: Samo on March 05, 2012, 11:44:31 PM
Seems pretty good. Sadly the people at the PC stores in Australia don't know shit. From my experience, you should be fine.
Title: Re: Soo, Im applying for a job at...
Post by: coolzeldad on March 06, 2012, 12:11:55 AM
All I know here is that there's a low wage cap at the ones here, but should be fine as a starter job.
Title: Re: Soo, Im applying for a job at...
Post by: Tezuni on March 06, 2012, 12:25:43 AM
good luck
Title: Re: Soo, Im applying for a job at...
Post by: Dale Feles on March 06, 2012, 03:49:43 AM
Nice, go for it.

Title: Re: Soo, Im applying for a job at...
Post by: Frank on March 06, 2012, 09:45:56 AM
"Hello, Best Buy Geek Squad Techincal Support, how may I help you?"

"My computer just froze and the screen is blue and says something about an error."

"Have you tried rebooting?"
Title: Re: Soo, Im applying for a job at...
Post by: Doctor Who on March 06, 2012, 03:27:56 PM
All I know here is that there's a low wage cap at the ones here, but should be fine as a starter job.
Don't Geek Squad have their own advertisement in every state or what  :o
Title: Re: Soo, Im applying for a job at...
Post by: Sabb on March 06, 2012, 04:46:12 PM
Don't Geek Squad have their own advertisement in every state or what  :o
What does that have to do with that? O_o
Title: Re: Soo, Im applying for a job at...
Post by: ChaosEternal on March 06, 2012, 05:21:20 PM
I also suggest you go for it. I know I would love that job and training in Linux would be pretty cool. I already do that stuff for myself and anyone who asks for free. >.>
Title: Re: Soo, Im applying for a job at...
Post by: Tomcat on March 06, 2012, 06:17:56 PM
The job has been open for awhile..


I just cant wait till i have to do an interview and they ask me, "Whats your prior experience with computers?" I would just respond, Built around 3 of them, did some work for my school but sadly we don;t have any classes geared towards programming and or advanced computing classes. Ill love the up to 50% discount for employees here.
Title: Re: Soo, Im applying for a job at...
Post by: Hotgreensoldier on March 06, 2012, 06:21:05 PM
The job has been open for awhile..


I just cant wait till i have to do an interview and they ask me, "Whats your prior experience with computers?" I would just respond, Built around 3 of them, did some work for my school but sadly we don;t have any classes geared towards programming and or advanced computing classes. Ill love the up to 50% discount for employees here.

Buy me a new computer and router kthx.
Title: Re: Soo, Im applying for a job at...
Post by: Peetah on March 07, 2012, 06:04:50 AM
Computer repair is a great job.
I would know.
Avoid fixing old computers, there a pain.