We talked to some of our veterans and members of our Military Employee Resource Group to learn more about what the holiday means to them.
Veteran’s Day
This Kentucky GM not only hires veterans and active military members in his store, but he also helps our recruiting efforts.
He learned not only work skills, but also how to be a leader.
After returning home from an Army deployment, Steve Sonday happened upon a career at Best Buy.
When U.S. Army Reserve Sergeant Victor Hill returned from a deployment in Afghanistan, he struggled to find a job. Many prospective employers thanked him for his military service, but they disqualified him because of his lack of civilian qualifications.
Then he landed a job as a seasonal employee at his local Best Buy Mobile, a move that would pave the way for a bright future. Three years later, he’s now the general manager at Best Buy Mobile Store #1931 in Annapolis, Maryland, where he’s leading a team of a dozen people this Holiday season.
Nearly 500 employees spent part of last Friday filling care packages with snacks, speakers and drawings in an effort to lift the spirits of the men and women serving abroad who aren’t able to be home with friends and family during the holiday season.