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Guitar Center Employee Job Reviews in the United States

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On average, employees at Guitar Center give their company a 3.6 rating out of 5.0 - which is 8% lower than the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. The happiest Guitar Center employees are Sales Representatives submitting an average rating of 3.1 and Sales Associates with a rating of 2.6.

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3.6
Average Rating
(based on 51 Guitar Center Review Ratings)

Ratings by Category

Company Culture
3.6
Growth Opportunities
2.9
People You Work With
4.1
Person You Work For
3.8
Rewards You Receive
3.0
Support You Get
3.5
Way You Work
3.8
Work Setting
3.7
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Guitar Center Employee
in Jackson, MS

"Kid job."

What do you like about working at Guitar Center?

"interaction with customers, the toys."

What don't you like about working at Guitar Center?

"Off of Westheimer, a bilingual salesperson can do well. In Jackson, MS I could've done better at Taco Bell."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Man up and pay your people."

Sales Associate
in San Jose, CA

"Guitar Center is very noisy but was very informative."

Company-Industry Rating Comparison

3.6
Guitar Center (81)
4.6 Highest Rated in this Industry is St. John's University (11)
3.1 Lowest Rated in this Industry is Michaels Arts & Crafts (82)
3.6 Average of All Companies in this Industry (1,661)
Summer Intern
in Westlake Village, CA

"I loved my time at Guitar Center."

Assistant Manager
in Columbus, OH

What do you like about working at Guitar Center?

"Great hours. Fun work environment."

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

"Be professional!"

What don't you like about working at Guitar Center?

"Some superiors are inflexible or incompetent."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"READ THE EVALUATIONS!!!"

Sales Associate
in Orange, CT

"Good job for a working musician."

UI Designer

"Not the place to work if you're looking for fair compensation and opportunities for growth."

What do you like about working at Guitar Center?

"The people. Everyone is friendly, and it's a really cool environment to work at."

What don't you like about working at Guitar Center?

"Management seems more concerned about who owns what project, and which department has control of what. I'm not sure if it's due to the economy, but things have become worse more recently. Individuals seeking personal growth and the opportunity to learn and apply new things should look elsewhere."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Quite honestly a good amount of management."

Software Department Manager
in Manchester, CT

"The interview process was simply whether or not I knew about pro audio gear and if I could start right away."

What do you like about working at Guitar Center?

"The hours were good. The people were easy to work with and the customers were treated well."

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

"It's a great place to learn sales, and sales tactics, but look to get out in a year or two. There is very little room to advance in the company."

What don't you like about working at Guitar Center?

"I had to negotiate prices and sometimes price match, which meant that my pay would take a hit. There was nothing the manager would do or say other than take the deal."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"The company should restructure its salary compensation so the employees don't feel like clerks."

Assistant Operations Manager
in Villa Park, IL

What do you like about working at Guitar Center?

"The instruments."

What don't you like about working at Guitar Center?

"Very demanding job for minimal compensation."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Hire people who aren't so lazy."

Senior Accountant
in Westlake Village, CA

"Great people and fun environment."

Assistant Distribution Center Manager

What do you like about working at Guitar Center?

"Fun."

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

"Have fun and be honest."

What don't you like about working at Guitar Center?

"Nothing."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Keep going the way you are."

QA Manager

What do you like about working at Guitar Center?

"Good employee relationships."

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

"Be prepared to take ownership of the position."

What don't you like about working at Guitar Center?

"High stress with minimal direction."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Provide distinctive business road map for the position."

Sales Representative
in Rockville, MD

"For aggressive salesmen only."

Department Manager
in Bakersfield, CA

"Hustlers only."

What do you like about working at Guitar Center?

"Self-control of your career."

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

"Be yourself. Be assertive. Hustle."

What don't you like about working at Guitar Center?

"Lack of knowledgeable co-workers."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Improvements in career advancement opportunities."

Operations Manager
in Pasadena, CA

What do you like about working at Guitar Center?

"Enjoyable place to work, good employee discount, good opportunities for advancement."

What don't you like about working at Guitar Center?

"High stress with low pay for my position."

Guitar Department Manager
in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

"Take a job at Guitar Center if you don't like yourself and/or you wish to punish yourself."

What do you like about working at Guitar Center?

"I didn't. The only thing that is a highlight about working at Guitar Center was the friends I made."

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

"Run away."

What don't you like about working at Guitar Center?

"Everything. GC treats you like you are garbage."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Treat employees like people, as opposed to chattel."

Guitar Center Reviews FAQs

Is Guitar Center a good company to work for?

Guitar Center has an overall rating of 3.6 Average Rating out of 5, based on over 51 Guitar Center Review Ratings left anonymously by Guitar Center employees, which is 8% lower than the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. 94% of employees would recommend working at Guitar Center.

Does Guitar Center pay their employees well?

Guitar Center employees earn $35,000 annually on average, or $17 per hour, which is 47% lower than the national salary average of $66,000 per year. 20 Guitar Center employees have shared their salaries on CareerBliss. Find Guitar Center Salaries by Job Title.

How satisfied are employees working at Guitar Center?

94% of employees would recommend working at Guitar Center with the overall rating of 3.6 out of 5. Employees also rated Guitar Center 3.6 out of 5 for Company Culture, 3.0 for Rewards You Receive, 2.9 for Growth Opportunities and 3.5 for support you get.

What is the highest paying job at Guitar Center?

According to our data, the highest paying job at Guitar Center is a Senior Project Manager at $200,000 annually. Browse Guitar Center Salaries by Job Profile.

What is the lowest paying job at Guitar Center?

According to our data, the lowest paying job at Guitar Center is a Instructor at $15,000 annually. Browse Guitar Center Salaries by Job Profile.

What are the pros and cons of working at Guitar Center?

According to reviews on CareerBliss, employees commonly rated the pros of working at Guitar Center to be Company Culture, People You Work With, Person You Work For and Rewards You Receive, and cons to be Growth Opportunities.

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