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Got a question about applying for a job with Future Shop? - read this post for some FAQs.

Laura — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:28:56 GMT

Lots of people come to the Community looking for answers and advice regarding employment at Future Shop. I took some of the most frequently asked questions and sent them off to the recruitment team to get some answers. This list is in no way comprehensive, so if you still have some questions that need to be answered, post them in the Community!

How old do you have to be to work at Future Shop?

see this post.

How do I find out what stores are hiring?

When you complete the online interview at futureshop.ca/careers it will list all the stores that are currently hiring.

How do I apply for a job at Future Shop?

The first step is to visit futureshop.ca/careers and complete the online application process. Stores do not carry application forms – so make sure to go online first! Your application will then be reviewed and if you are selected as a potential candidate you will be contacted to come in for a face-to-face interview.

Where do I find job descriptions?

They are attached to the postings on futureshop.ca/careers.

Can I edit my online application?

You cannot edit an application once it has been submitted, but you can apply for multiple positions.

Are all positions commissioned based at Future Shop?

Only the Product Expert positions are commissioned.

Do you have to be A+ certified to be hired as a technician?

You are required to complete your certification within 90 days of your start date.

What do recruiters look for in an applicant?

Experience in related fields is always a plus, as are examples of great behaviours in previous positions and activities.

I’ve applied online, should I follow up with a phone call?

You can follow up with a call to the hiring captain in the store.

Message Edited by Laura on 09-25-2008 08:28 AM

What are the rates of pay? (I guess this varies across pr...

quickinferno — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:31:40 GMT

What are the rates of pay? (I guess this varies across provinces)

I see that there are many people working at FS as a career, do they get more pay?

I'm not sure what you mean by "as a career"; yo...

digital_cam — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:48:03 GMT

I'm not sure what you mean by "as a career"; you can turn any job into a career, and naturally the higher up the scale you go the more pay you'll receive.

I mean like, I would normally expect to see students work...

quickinferno — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 02:25:43 GMT

I mean like, I would normally expect to see students working as a computer salesperson or a cashier at future shop - because of the low wage. But I also see people being a salesperson for many many years. I don't think they would be able to live off a low wage, so do thoes people get a higher wage?

Most sales persons are commissioned - the better you are...

digital_cam — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 02:46:06 GMT

Most sales persons are commissioned - the better you are at it, the more you make.

Hardly low wage for computer product expert (no sales ass...

Cameron — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:05:40 GMT

Hardly low wage for computer product expert (no sales associates), if you're an efficient, honest, good sales person you can make ~$600 a day during the right season.

There's tonnes of room for growth in this company too --...

ccarter — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:34:47 GMT

There's tonnes of room for growth in this company too -- I started at FS working part time right after I finished high school. Five years later I'm working at their corporate office in an important national role.

With only a high school diploma? That's great :)

quickinferno — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:49:56 GMT

With only a high school diploma? That's great :)

You can't teach talent.

digital_cam — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:55:54 GMT

You can't teach talent.

Actually -- I've gone to university since then, and the c...

ccarter — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:59:19 GMT

Actually -- I've gone to university since then, and the company has helped pay for a good chunk of it through their tuition reimbursement programme.

Looks like it's time to put this back at the top of the l...

Krypto — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 02:31:21 GMT

Looks like it's time to put this back at the top of the list as lots of people are looking for this info. Thanks for posting the original note Laura!

a couple questions. 1) if I get hired would my salary at...

156k — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:32:44 GMT

a couple questions. 1) if I get hired would my salary at future shop be totally on commission or would there be an hourly rate and commission. 2) this may differ from province but what would be my salary every paycheck if I worked in Product Merchandising?

156k: That's something to ask in your interview. ;)

Dave — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 01:52:53 GMT

156k: That's something to ask in your interview. ;)

Pay? Requirements?

HedgehogsDream — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 21:51:25 GMT

i have a question about payment if say i got a job here in gaming also id like to know what the requirements for working in the gaming section?

thanks ^^

Once again you can discuss payment with a manager. ;) T...

Dave — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 02:17:54 GMT

Once again you can discuss payment with a manager. ;)

The requirements for gaming are not strict; you must demonstrate gaming knowledge and have some retail experience.

questions

HedgehogsDream — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 03:54:41 GMT

well ive been a gamer basically all my life and im a collector of games and game systems,by the way is retail the only thing possible to do with the gaming section or is there anything else? also is the retailing position a commision type?

Message Edited by HedgehogsDream on 10-04-2008 08:54 PM

I was just wondering what volunteer work would help when...

Nightwraith40k — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:31:15 GMT

I was just wondering what volunteer work would help when it comes to applying for a job at Futureshop, say... gaming or computer department. I know I am not going to get a job while I am in high school, but I most likely will need one in the summer break in between the university school year. I right now volunteer in my school's holiday craft show every year and I am looking into volunteering at the hospital. PC gaming and technology are my passion. I know not many places that people volunteer at involve technology, so is it more concentrated on social volunteer work?

Thanks, I'm just curious.

I've been applying for a job at my local Futureshop for a...

Xero — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:31:29 GMT

I've been applying for a job at my local Futureshop for awhile now and I'd like some kind of real confirmation that my applications are getting though... I've followed the directions in this thread so hopefully I'll get at least a phone interview, but now I'm wondering if that's all I can do? Is there anyone I can talk to at the local Futureshop that I'm applying to just to touch base and let them know I exist and such?

It might be worth swinging by your local store after you'...

ccarter — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:07:39 GMT

It might be worth swinging by your local store after you've applied and following up in person with a manager.

was i excused from requirements?

156k — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 01:15:19 GMT

i went online and did the online interview i got a phonecall and did a in person interview they said they would call in like a week if i got an interview with the GM but i looked on the site and it said it said i had to have a high school diploma but they didnt bring that up at the interview. will i still be able to get the gm interview or will they reject me?