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      Sales Associate Interview

      Oct 3, 2017
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      Friendswood, TX
      No offer
      Negative experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at The Container Store (Friendswood, TX) in Oct 2017

      Interview

      The job listing on Glassdoor states Sales Associate, even when they are hiring for Seasonal only. I completed the first online application. I received an email to complete a more detailed online application, which I did right away. A few days later, I received an email asking me to accept a time for a phone interview. I replied and accepted. I waited the full 30 minutes and no one called at the scheduled time. I sent an email stating that I had been ready and waiting. Three hours late, someone finally called and apologized. I did the interview and we set up an in-store interview a couple days later. I was early. I waited and the manager came out 15 minutes late. I really loved this store and was quite disappointed to not receive an offer. I have shopped there several times and no one ever approached me to show me or sell me anything. I am not afraid to approach customers and would have enjoyed showing them products to meet their needs and to especially show them the closet solutions. I am also very good at getting sign ups for perks programs. Though one of the managers told me about these things, I was never asked if I could do them or how. Since I do not see these things happening in this store perhaps this is not what they are really wanting. Though I am in excellent shape, am strong and can work quickly, I am older than the employees I see working in the store. I never know if that is a factor. I would think I am well in the demographic for customers, being that I was one. It was also disappointing to not get the employee discount. I had plans for a lot of shopping. Now I can't say I will remain a customer. Not being called for the phone interview indicates a possible lack of concern for employees. That was a big red flag for me. The hourly rate I asked for was about mid-range according to Glassdoor. The Manager stated a rate $1 - $3 below that. I would have taken an offer for less than I asked. Overall, I have to say my interview process was very disappointing as compared to the company's high foundation principles. I agree with another review who stated that the questions asked have nothing to do with your experience or ability to do the job. I had the feeling they were just going through the motions with me, barely.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Tell me about yourself. What was your favorite job? What was a time you went above and beyond for a customer? What was a great retail shopping experience you had?
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      Other Sales Associate Interview Reviews for The Container Store

      Sales Associate Interview

      Dec 14, 2025
      Anonymous employee
      Arlington, VA
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at The Container Store (Arlington, VA)

      Interview

      great and quick interview process, straight to the point, lovely and helpful staff. they train you really well to the point where you're confident on the sales floor helping customers.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      tell me about yourself, whats your previoes work like?
      Answer question

      Sales Associate Interview

      Jul 21, 2025
      Anonymous employee
      Westbury, NY
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied in-person. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at The Container Store (Westbury, NY) in Jul 2025

      Interview

      The interview process was very simple and professional. He make sure he didn’t put no pressure on me and he give me every little details about the store to make sure I was comfortable with it before I even get the job

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      What’s my past experiences, am i flexible, and to tell him about myself
      Answer question

      Sales Associate Interview

      Oct 25, 2025
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      Declined offer
      Negative experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at The Container Store in Jun 2025

      Interview

      it was really dumb because they are hypocrite and don't work with availability and only give part time to everyone and it was just a waste of time and effort for a nothing place.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      availability for a part time gig they want full time avail, not right.
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