I applied online. The process took 6 days. I interviewed at IKEA (East Palo Alto, CA) in Mar 2011
Interview
The interview process is really casual, I felt overdressed in a suit, but it's better to be over then under. They ask the same basic questions of any frontline contact position. Be prepared to give examples of teamwork, how you handle difficult situations, and ownership. The hiring process is relatively fast, you do a phone interview for about 5 mins , if you pass they schedule you for an in store interview. If you pass that , they will contact you within 2 to 3 days.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I may have been over qualified, which did bring up some concerns if I would be a good fit. The job market was pretty dry at the time. So my advice is if you have too much experience, dumb it down. A job is a job and you need to provide for yourself and your family,