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Working at Blockbuster seems like it would be a pretty cool after school job, doesn’t it? Of course, any job requires hard work from its employees, but who doesn’t love to have the latest dirt on when their favorite movies are coming out?

How old do I have to be to work at Blockbuster?

Most chain stores that spread across multiple states have just set a company wide minimum age that complies with all of these states’ requirements. Blockbuster is one of those stores. In order to work here, you must be at least eighteen years old.

What Blockbuster looks for in an employee:

Besides the age requirement, Blockbuster is looking for a few other qualities in their employees.

• You must love movies! First and foremost, you must share a passion for cinema. One of the perks of working at Blockbuster is that you receive free movie rentals. More importantly, you are also going to have customers who ask your opinion or input on certain movies. Plus, having a passion for your job always makes work more enjoyable.

• Great communication skills! A customer may ask for your help looking for a certain movie or they may ask for you recommendations if they are sure what they would like to see for that particular night.

• Lively energy! Everyone gets tired, and it can be frustrating to deal with customers. In addition to maintain a cheerful front in front of customers, you must also be willing to demonstrate the same front and respectfulness towards your coworkers. A winning smile never hurts either!

• A willingness to be a team player! There are many different jobs that need doing within a store. One day you may be asked to work up front as a cashier. Another day, you may be asked to sort and restock movies in the back. A willingness in doing whatever is asked of you will assist you in getting ahead in your job.

What you may be asked to do at Blockbuster:

• Cashier

• Stocking movies

• Cleaning the store

• Offering assistance to customers by asking them if they need help with their purchases

Things to consider when applying to Blockbuster:

There are so many benefits!

• Free movie and game rentals! What is not to love about that?

• In store discounts

• Flexible schedules

• 401K plans

• Tuition assistance for college

• Insurance coverage

How do I apply at Blockbuster?

The most preferable method for applying to a job at Blockbuster is in person. This allows the manager to meet with you and form a positive impression about who you are. To locate a store near you, you can use the company’s online store locator.

However, you can also apply to Blockbuster online. Blockbuster maintains a pool of prospective employees. If a position at a store near you becomes available, they will have your application already on file.

You can also become a fan of Blockbuster online on Facebook to keep up with all of the latest happenings.

Good luck in your job search!

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