I applied online. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at IKEA (Conshohocken, PA) in Dec 2011
Interview
Three interviews before the job offer -- first on the phone and then two in-person interviews with different managers/hr. The entire interview process took about a month and a half, followed by nearly a month between offer and job start (ostensibly to allow for background checks and drug test results).
HR personnel were very friendly and welcoming, and prospective managers were involved so they could evaluate candidates on a personal level.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
Describe a time when you had to correct a mistake you made?
Self Introduction,
Ask about experience of customer service (give an example how to satisfy customer need and make them happy), your current home furnishing and improvement , idea of team work
Starts with group interviews that are activity based. Getting involved and showing your values and personality is a must. Then 1:1 interviews done with management all based around IKEAs values.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How is sustainability important or how have you shown it