do you really have to be skilled to work for the geek squad? i get the feeling its more of a joke than a serious job.
2006-07-29 14:33:02 · 7 answers · asked by yahoo 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
The Geek Squad is a VERY real deal. All the Agents for the Geek Squad have to be A+ Certified and also Microsoft Certified. They know all the in's and out's of the computer world and how to make technology do what YOU the consumer want it to do. The outfit is a little silly but it is there marketing ploy. If you ever see a Geek Squad Agent or the Geek Mobile, that image sticks in your head and you will remember them if you ever have trouble. I would have to say that they are doing one heck of a job. Trust the Geek Squad, they know what they are talking about.
As far as "will the business continue?" you Better believe it!! The Geek Squad Services are a huge part of Best Buy's profits. Their services are 80 points of margin and produced $2 billion in earnings last year alone. The previous year they only produced $800 thousand. With increased awareness of the company (Geek Squad) and increased double agents (the guys that come to your home), they will most likely hit $4 billion this year.
2006-07-29 14:53:13 · answer #1 · answered by Cody N 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No it is actually a serious job...people call them to come fix thier computers. There are so many people who are completely computer illeterate except for email and shopping...the geek squad will come and help with major problems and they have to skills to fix what ever problem the people might have.... it is actually quite a profittable gig...I wish I knew how to fix computers
2006-07-29 14:37:05 · answer #2 · answered by geet840 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you really think about what you are asking?
While I have a doubt about future success of the business, it IS a serious business. If their employees didn't posess the knowledge and skills required to do what they promise they do, it won't be able to sustain their business this long.
Using your theory, what do you think those "agent" will do when they show up at customer's site, and successfully come back with their fees paid?
2006-07-29 14:39:27 · answer #3 · answered by tkquestion 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i worked for the geek squad a loong time ago. at that time i had nooooooo credentials or licenses. it was a very very very bad place to work and a lot of the people were very ignorant. now maybe that has changed, that being said i doubt it.
2015-05-01 08:07:46 · answer #4 · answered by Cornelius 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your gonna have to know about computers and networking. Its not a joke, its great marketing for over the phone and on site tech support.
2006-07-29 14:37:25 · answer #5 · answered by gorjatech 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it requires much skill.
2006-07-29 14:37:08 · answer #6 · answered by trafficer21 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OMG thats real?!?!?!
2006-07-29 14:36:06 · answer #7 · answered by thinkofmexll3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋