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Updated May 22, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Goods Flow Manager at IKEA U.S.
Posted May 22, 2012
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4.0
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Mar 2008 in Elizabeth, NJ (took 3 days)
Group interview which gave me a chance to speak to all departments about what I brought to table
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Negotiation Details
We did not haggle and they were fair
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, an IQ/Intelligence Test, a Skills Test, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Cashier at IKEA U.S.
Posted May 13, 2012
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed May 2011 (took 1 week)
I already had an in, because I have family working for the company, so my interview process was significantly shorter. They called me and conducted a short interview to assess if I had the attitude they were looking for in a coworker. I came in a few days later and met with an HR associate and the store manager to further get an impression of my attitude and personality. A few days later I came in again to accept the job offer and find a position that suited me, as there were a few open positions. I came in once more to take the drug test, a mouth swab, and they told me the starting pay rate. My first day started not long after. About 2 weeks had passed since initial contact.
Everyone was extremely helpful and nice, and any nerves I had at the beginning of the process were gone when I met the HR rep and the store manager. It's a bit confusing because of the strong Swedish culture, but you get used to it pretty quickly. There are a lot of international coworkers, and a surprising amount are actually from Sweden. It's clean, you have a staff cafeteria, and you learn to negotiate the large store with surprising ease.
Just go in and be confident, friendly, and keep a few fun and interesting stories in your pocket to show the interviewers a bit of your personality, because they're not looking for mindless drones, they want nice, interesting coworkers that have something to add to the overall store experience.
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Negotiation Details
I did not negotiate. They told me the starting rate, which was above minimum wage, and more than I earned at my last job, and I took it. I am also a part time coworker, so if they didn't want to negotiate they didn't have to offer me the job.
Other Details
The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Sales Associate at IKEA U.S.
Posted Feb 6, 2012
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Dec 2010 (took 2 days)
Contact for a quick phone interview. Pass that, come in for 1:1 with department manager; if you get a 2nd interview on the spot, you're considered. If you're given a drug test form to complete after the interviews, and you pass, you're more than likely considered.
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Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.
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Co-worker- Sales Floor at IKEA U.S.
Posted Feb 2, 2012
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2011 (took 2 weeks)
Initial phone conversation with a corporate recruiter. After phone screen was called again by a manager from the store and then received a second interview from another manager. Was offered the position two days later. They ran a background check after the first interview and a drug test after the second one.
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Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Receiving/Replenishment Coworker at IKEA U.S.
Posted Oct 26, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed May 2011 in Canton, MI (took a day)
After you apply online within the 2 week window, they will call you within a few weeks with an interview schedule. They try to do group interviews, but if you ask for a 1:1 they are willing to make sure they can work it out with you if you ask.
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
I was unable to negotiate.
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Safety and Security Receptionist at IKEA U.S.
Posted Oct 5, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Sep 2011 in Renton, WA (took 2 weeks)
I was called for a phone interview two days after applying. After the phone interview i was asked to come in a few days later for a 1 on 1 interview and then had a second a week later. I was then offered the job.
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
No negotiation
Other Details
The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Receiving/Replenishment Coworker at IKEA U.S.
Posted Oct 1, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Aug 2011 in Frisco, TX (took a day)
I posted my resume with IKEA on line. After appproximately a week I got a call from the home office for a phone interview. I was told someone would call me from my local store. Approximately 2 days later I got a call from my local IKEA to come in for an interview. After the interiew I was called back and asked to come in for an offer. At the time of the offer I was given a drug test and my schedule. The whole process from start to finish took about 2 weeks.
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
Did not negotiate.
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Cashier at IKEA U.S.
Posted Sep 26, 2011
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Aug 2011 (took 1 week)
The interviewer was slightly late, but was considerate and professional throughout the interview. There were questions about past experiences including group and individual work, problem-solving experiences, and dealing with hypothetical situations.
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Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.
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Food Service Director at IKEA U.S.
Posted Sep 16, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Sep 2011 in Stoughton, MA (took 3 days)
interview was long,with the store manager and asst. manager, ask for permission to do background check. store tour,
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Background Check.
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Customer Service Manager at IKEA U.S.
Posted Sep 10, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2009 (took 1 week)
Interview started with a phone interview by HR recruiter. Then received phone interview by direct manager, followed by a phone interview with another person in same position. Final interview in person with direct manager. Called in after background check to complete drug test. Once drug test completed received offer. Signed and mailed in and started. Entire process was 2 weeks from date of submission.
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
No negotiations were allowed. Everything I asked for was denied and was only offered original offer. They did not budge at all.
Other Details
The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Personality Test, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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