Argos

Advantages: Flexiable hours, friendly staff
Disadvantages: Horrible customers

...after applying for numerous stores Argos was the only one who got back to me, (alas the curse of the first time student job seeker, you can't get a job with out experience and you can't get experience without a job). So I had to go along for a group interview, this was pretty simple, a quick test for basic arithmetic, and a getting to know you section, nothing to really worry about, the very next day, they phoned me to tell me I'd got the job and ...
...doing this part same with Argos cards, I know they are a rip off and yet still I have to smile and offer them, or at least so long as I want to remain employed). So in all honesty tills are easy, as long as you don't get the one customer who pays a thousand pounds in cash, or wants to pay by check (both take ages, and just hold up the que), or the customer who didn't bother to check if the item was in stock (we have the stock checkers for a reason ... Read review

Advantages: Good rates of pay, easy work and friendly atmosphere
Disadvantages: Selling on no commission

I used to work at Argos in Botley three years ago with two of my best mates.We all worked on a Sunday because we were given time and a half which worked out at about £50 for 6 hours work. My two mates worked on the jewellery counter and I worked on the tills. I think that this had to be one of the easiest jobs I have ever done. The morning would begin with a quick briefing talking about selling insurance and promoting the Argos card. Then the rest ...
...wanted to take out an Argos card or asking them if they wanted to protect their purchase. The job was really simple and the time used to fly by. Generally there would be three peak hours of 10.30am, 1pm and 4pm where the queues would be endless. However, apart from that the store didn't really get too busy. I would say the only drawback of the job was that during the really quiet periods the manager chose one person to walk around and get someone ... Read review

Advantages: Flexibility of hours, team spirit, benefits
Disadvantages: Conditions, customers! & the money

...read my pervious review on Argos as an employer. It was written right in the middle of our busy period and in a little store like the one i work in that is BUSY! Having had a day full of abuse and hard work plus a few after work beers i needed vengance. Thus my previous slating and rambling. I am sorry. Anyways, down to the review. I started working for the company as a christmas temp in the stockroom in 2001. Basically my role was to pick a ticket ...
...to remember is to offer argos cards and insurances to everyone or get fired. no lie. but at least you get to sit down ED - This is quite boring as it is just pikeys trying on cheaply made hoop ear-rings that cost £2.95. However, all the fit women also frequent the ED counter so it isnt that bad! Collection - My pet hate - This is definately the sharp end of the business as this is where customers are at their most irate and at busy times you can ... Read review