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.
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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?
I interviewed at The Container Store (Arlington, VA)
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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.
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tell me about yourself, whats your previoes work like?
I applied in-person. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at The Container Store (Westbury, NY) in Jul 2025
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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
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What’s my past experiences, am i flexible, and to tell him about myself
I applied online. I interviewed at The Container Store in Jun 2025
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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.
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availability for a part time gig they want full time avail, not right.