Assistant Manager Wages
 

What do you guys imagine gamestop pays for an assistant manager?

At least $23.00 an hour. I'd apply A.S.A.P.

I heard some assistant managers make upwards of $27 an hour, plus benefits.

Yes, do it now. You've only got one life to live.

And I'd say more than that if you're in the U.S.

I actually have an interview on monday. awesome. I wonder if they're gonna quiz me on games or sumthing.

Nah, I wouldn't think so.

I'm an assistant manager at a GameStop in New Jersey and I earn $32.00 an hour. I've only held the position for four months. I also get paid lunch breaks and I'm allowed to take the new games home for a couple days so that I can have an informed opinion on them when customers ask if they're any good.

So if they offer you anything less than $28.00 an hour, they're just trying to sucker you into a fool's contract. Don't let them lowball you like that.

It's in Canada (just moved here). I guess they're called EB here?

EB was bought by GameStop here in the States. Not sure how it is up North, but it's the same company down here.

EB games Canada is owned by GameStop too.

just gotta find something to wear..

Actually, because of the new labor laws that just passed up here, assistant managerial positions will probably be better paid than a similar position in the States.

Wow. That sounds pretty amazing. How much does your knowledge of video games help you out in that position?

Sauce please.

Office products just aren't as lucrative as video games, I'm afraid :-P

Not as much as you'd think. Mostly, customers already know what they want. I just make sure the popular games are out of stock so they want it even more and don't mind paying sixty dollars for a fifty dollar game.

In the event that a customer can't make up his or her mind, I just tell them to purchase Final Fantasy or Halo. Works every time.

That is very true. Even the Gamestop people in my area do this. You can't go wrong with recommending Final Fantasy. I don't know about Halo though.

On the other hand, if he's in a low cost-of-living state he's arguably being paid more than you are.

How do I prop this thread?

I'm so glad this guy can find the best advice on these forums!

It's full of STARS.

Remember, dress for the job. It's GameStop, so you have to at least look like a person who actually plays games. Video game shirts make a good impression.

I hear some of the questions in the interview are on video game history. Things like being able to adequately explain the protagonist or lack thereof in FF VI, or the Cloud-Zack relationship in VII. I know they asked my cousin to give a chronological explanation of the Mario universe.

To this end, your chances of getting the position are actually increased if you're sorta big and fat. This demonstrates that you're inside, sitting on the sofa, immersed in the product rather than outside, being active and avoiding exposure to the latest video gaming trends. If you've the unfortunate luck of being skinny, run your hands through a bag of Cheetos for ten minutes prior to the interview. This will give the appearance of a sedentary lifestyle.

During the interview, if the subject of sports comes up, act dumb. First, they don't want an assistant manager who's going to distract other employees with off-topic discussions about football or hockey. Second, if you know a lot about sports, then you probably play sports and will want time to pursue this activity. This is time that you won't be available to GameStop. That looks bad to interviewers.

If you're caught off guard and you do blurt out something factual involving sports, insist upon your mother's grave that you learned it from playing Madden 2008. Reinforce this by saying something really stupid and obvious, just like John Madden. "The key to a good offense is winning football games." is a good one. Even if the subject isn't football, blame Madden 2008 anyhow. It's not like that middle-management asshole knows the difference.

Also, if you're asked what your favorite game is, the correct answer is "Whichever game we're pushing pre-orders for." Your spineless demeanor will give the impression that you're not one of those opinionated types who'll question authority.

Lastly, whip out your Gameboy or PSP during the interview. Your on-the-go dedication to their trade will certainly impress even the most hardened critic.

Don't forget the metaphysical and religious subtexts of Gears of War. They always nail people on that one.

Finally, solid advice. He can use that.