Container Store Interview Questions & Reviews

Interview Details – I applied for this job via their website. I was worried about working for a retail company because I am not in my twenties and this was not going to be a career. I applied on a whim because I love shopping here and am a professional organizer who uses them a lot. They responded quickly to the application (despite my being over-qualified) and asked us to attend an interview with a photo or item description from the Container Store catalog that we believe would help us be organized.

Well I could do one better because I have purchased a lot from there. When coming in for the interview they set up a group interview in the shelving section using their bungee chairs. I had seen those chairs but never used them, and it turned out they were very comfortable! (First product introduction on their part--very clever!). They had materials for us to review and labeled with our name on it (Second product introduction). The group interview included a video and a sharing session about what we know about the company. It was fun. It was interactive. We became friends with others (who later became coworkers) right from the gate.

The next process was a one on one with the general manager of visual sales manager. This was a true "getting to know you" interview. I don't remember if I was asked anything directly about my work fit. I think we just exchanged stories and laughed. That's all I remember at least.

Within five days we began with others from our group interview. They gave us our first container (the Men's Shoe Box) labeled with our name on it, filled with what we needed for our foundation day. The training was excellent, and being with people we already started to get to know was comforting. The whole experience was great.

Interview Details – They like to hold group interviews and you have to give a quick sales pitch of one of their products (less than 2 min. presentation). It's kind of like a "get to know you" scenario. It they like you, you will get called back. They seemed pretty nice and professional.

Interview Details – Waiting a long time between interviews, went to three separate. One group, another one on one and then a phone screen. Drug screening is also administered

Negotiation Details – They offer the hourly pay. Did not negotiate.

Interview Details – Was absolutely amazing! You start in a group interview of about 20 people. But not like any other interview. They want to know your background and what you can bring to the team. You must be unique and show that. This will entitle you to a personal interview and hopefully the job!

Negotiation Details – Start date, and availability.

Interview Details – Applied online, called in for group interview the following week. Group interview was fun...they basically just want to make sure you can function as a human when people engage you. Called back for one on one interview...asked about past job experiences and normal interview stuff...nothing strange.

Negotiation Details – No negotiation. 10.75 base pay

Interview Details – You will complete an interview online. If they like you, you will be asked to attend a group interview where they will observe how you interact with others. You will be shown several videos and then asked your impressions. Make your points but also be a team player.

Negotiation Details – No negotiation

Interview Details – Group Interview, showed us a few videos and then asked us what we thought about them. You have to bring in a picture of one of their products and say why/how that specific product would help with an organizational problem you have in your home. Overall pretty easy interview.

Interview Details – The initial interview is a group interview. You bring in an object off their website and tell them why you love it. Then if you pass that part, you go to a one on one meeting. After that meeting you take a drug test. Then you're offered the position over the phone.

Negotiation Details – I did not negotiate wages, but you probably could.

Interview Details – Extensive Process. The questions are mostly geared towards your ability to lead a team, and criteria isn't necessarily based on retail experience alone.