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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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read review