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3.9
Average Rating
(based on 159 Blockbuster Review Ratings)

Ratings by Category

Company Culture
3.7
Growth Opportunities
3.2
People You Work With
4.4
Person You Work For
4.2
Rewards You Receive
3.4
Support You Get
3.8
Way You Work
4.3
Work Setting
4.1
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"Blockbuster Video was a great second job to have."
Posted 14 years ago in Westerville, OH
Shift Lead

"This job was awesome, for a part time position."

What do you like about working at Blockbuster?

"It was a fun work environment, in which most tasks where enjoyable. I also enjoyed the people I worked with."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"If you are interviewing for a CSR or Shift Lead position, understand it's pretty laid back. Be cool, talk about how much you love movies."

What don't you like about working at Blockbuster?

"I didn't enjoy upselling customers that were sick of hearing the same thing."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"None, it is a very well organized company."

Customer Service Representative

"Good first job."

What do you like about working at Blockbuster?

"Free rentals, team effort."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Think of being a team player."

What don't you like about working at Blockbuster?

"Limited advancement possibilities."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Keep training your employees."

Cashier
in Roy, UT

"Good for high-schoolers."

What do you like about working at Blockbuster?

"I got paid."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be yourself."

What don't you like about working at Blockbuster?

"There was nowhere to grow."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"If you want employees that will give you a lot, you have to give a lot."

Assistant Manager

"It was a good place to work and save."

Equipment Services Project Manager

"Blockbuster chance of a lifetime."

What do you like about working at Blockbuster?

"I was allowed to take a project from start to finish. I was supported at this first real attempt in the corporate world. I found my co-workers supportive and enthusiastic."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be yourself."

What don't you like about working at Blockbuster?

"Too short! I would have loved to do more projects."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Keep doing the good work."

Customer Service Representative

What do you like about working at Blockbuster?

"The knowledge."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Make the best out of it, because you can grow within."

What don't you like about working at Blockbuster?

"The rude customers."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Appreciate all associates."

Assistant Manager

"Great opportunity for free movies, ability to gain customer service and sales experience, standard coporate attitudes"

What do you like about working at Blockbuster?

"Helping customers choose the right movie for them."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Smile, Know how to engage customers, and listen. Learn movie titles/release dates, Be on time. Know how to multi-task/be friendly/strong work ethic and have excellent sales strategies!"

What don't you like about working at Blockbuster?

"Poor management; need better training system; under paid; lack of employee appreciation."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Implement employee rewards (more commission and personal growth opportunities and recognition)... I suggest an Employee of the Month/Year program at a store and national level with $ benefits - great motivational tool!"

Assistant Store Manager

"Very bad company to work for."

What don't you like about working at Blockbuster?

"Very disrespectful to employees."

Customer Service Representative

"For those obtaining their first job"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Enjoy the field and the benefits."

Database Development Manager

"Great company."

What do you like about working at Blockbuster?

"Culture and co-workers."

What don't you like about working at Blockbuster?

"Declining industry."

Assistant Manager

"It was a good place to work to make extra cash."

What do you like about working at Blockbuster?

"Free rentals."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"It's a job for kids still in school."

What don't you like about working at Blockbuster?

"Paid little."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Pay employees more."

Regional Assistant

What do you like about working at Blockbuster?

"I was an equal part in the team! I had a great level of responsibilities to the entire region and I was looked to for support... it was a GREAT feeling!"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"To not outshine me!!!!"

What don't you like about working at Blockbuster?

"With the new RDO entering in the region, my responsibilities were cut in half and I could no longer address the team without permission."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"To keep everyone as an equal team player in the company's success."

Customer Service Associate

"It is a fun place to work."

What do you like about working at Blockbuster?

"They are very flexible in hours; a fun place to work at."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"If they love movies, this is a great place to hang."

Blockbuster Employee

What do you like about working at Blockbuster?

"Interacting with and offering recommendations to customers."

What don't you like about working at Blockbuster?

"Nothing."

Assistant Manager

"There is tremendous growth within the company that is stifled with the current retail climate."

What do you like about working at Blockbuster?

"The experience it provides employees of all ages."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Focus on how you will realistically add value to their employee base."

What don't you like about working at Blockbuster?

"The company has reverted back to a profit generating focus and not a customer centric focus."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"To foster the employees that are eager to advance, and not stifle them with more work to take advantage of their skills."

Blockbuster Reviews FAQs

Is Blockbuster a good company to work for?

Blockbuster has an overall rating of 3.9 Average Rating out of 5, based on over 159 Blockbuster Review Ratings left anonymously by Blockbuster employees, which is equal to the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. 94% of employees would recommend working at Blockbuster.

Does Blockbuster pay their employees well?

Blockbuster employees earn $30,000 annually on average, or $14 per hour, which is 55% lower than the national salary average of $66,000 per year. 3 Blockbuster employees have shared their salaries on CareerBliss. Find Blockbuster Salaries by Job Title.

How satisfied are employees working at Blockbuster?

94% of employees would recommend working at Blockbuster with the overall rating of 3.9 out of 5. Employees also rated Blockbuster 3.7 out of 5 for Company Culture, 3.4 for Rewards You Receive, 3.2 for Growth Opportunities and 3.8 for support you get.

What is the highest paying job at Blockbuster?

According to our data, the highest paying job at Blockbuster is a Vice President of Marketing at $226,000 annually. Browse Blockbuster Salaries by Job Profile.

What is the lowest paying job at Blockbuster?

According to our data, the lowest paying job at Blockbuster is a Deli Associate at $12,000 annually. Browse Blockbuster Salaries by Job Profile.

What are the pros and cons of working at Blockbuster?

According to reviews on CareerBliss, employees commonly rated the pros of working at Blockbuster to be Company Culture, Growth Opportunities, People You Work With and Person You Work For, and no cons.

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