Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at IKEA as 70% positive with a difficulty rating score of 2.6 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Mitarbeiter Verkauf and Intern rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Verkäuferin and Kassiererin roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at IKEA takes an average of 15 days when considering 10 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for MarketingKatalog had the quickest hiring process (on average 14 days), whereas Mitarbeiter Verkauf roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 15 days).
I had a short call with a recruiter , for 30 minutes. They provided feedback fast, I was not selected. Also they required a presentation on how you align with their corporate values.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
About my experience, stakeholder management questions, time to fill etc
I applied online. I interviewed at IKEA (Renton, WA) in Sep 2025
Interview
I went to check in at the main lobby, waited for the manager to come and get me, then we went to the office were I was asked serval questions, once finished we took tour around the warehouse to see what I'd be doing for the job.
I applied in-person. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at IKEA (Madrid) in Aug 2021
Interview
The interview process was in 2 steps. First part was done by phone and the next one at the company. Interview is not super forma. General questions and work experience