I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Guitar Center (Santa Clara, CA) in Feb 2016
Interview
Four years ago they started me off in a group interview, followed by a sit-down interview with two managers. In the group interview, they ask you very basic questions about where you've worked, a time when you had to deal with customers during a stressful time. Also, what kind of music you are into and what instruments you play.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What instruments do you play? What software do you use?
Well thought out interview pretty easy, I thought it went well but didn't get offered a position. I still feel like they are a good company although I heard they changed there commission structure in the past few years.
Simple and to the point. They want to know if you fit into the company culture. They also want to know what your skill set is as far as musical ability. It is very easygoing and relaxed
I interviewed at Guitar Center (North Olmsted, OH)
Interview
Felt like I was being interrogated or discriminated against, as if this were an important career. Dude, you hire high school students. Give me a break. Avoid applying to guitar center.