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).
Il processo di colloquio è stato semplice e diretto: ho inviato il curriculum, sono stato contattato per un primo colloquio conoscitivo, seguito da un secondo incontro più tecnico dove abbiamo approfondito le mie esperienze e competenze. L’ambiente è stato cordiale e professionale
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Mi hanno chiesto di descrivere una situazione in cui ho dovuto gestire un cliente difficile e come l’ho risolta
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at IKEA in May 2025
Interview
Applied online and got an email two days later to schedule a phone screen. Phone screen was around 10 minutes and the recruiter asked me 4 questions. She was quiet and polite but really nice at the end when I "passed" it. She scheduled the in-person interview for two days later.
After checking in at the lobby, I waited a few minutes before the interviewer showed up. Keep in mind it's not always who's name is in the info email the recruiter sent. The actual interview room is really small but nice which makes sense since it's IKEA.
The interviewer was very nice and welcoming too. Most of the questions were situational questions you've answered if you've interviewed for a retail job before but this interview contained more questions (around 10) than any other retail interview I've done so come prepared with situational examples using the STAR method otherwise you'll be sitting there in awkward silence. This is critical but make sure to weave in any of Ikea's 8 key values into your answers.
After the 20 min interview, I was offered a tour of the store as well as the work area I was applying to. I filled out a paper availability form and got to meet a manager and a supervisor which all seemed like good signs to me.
I received the phone call offering me the job two days later - about a week and a half after initially applying. Very fast compared to what I heard about Ikea's hiring process. Even if I wasn't offered anything, I would still be very pleased with the whole process - especially the in-person interview. Very welcoming to spend 30 minutes on a candidate.
Also got the impression the recruiter and interviewed were on my "side" and wanted me to get the job which I appreciate. That isn't always the case in my experience. One of my favorite interview processes and I've had quite a few by this point.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Phone screen:
Tell me about your experience.
Why did you apply to Ikea?
What is your availability?
What is your wanted pay range?
In person:
Tell me about your experience.
Why did you apply to Ikea?
What motivates you at work?
What are your strengths?
Have you ever been in a conflicting situation at work and how did you handle it?
Tell me about a time where you provided feedback, coached, or mentored a peer to help them improve their performance at work?
Tell me about a time when you were tasked with training/leading a fellow employee?
Tell me about a time you supported your team during a challenging situation.
Tell me about a time you collaborated with co-workers to solve a problem.
What do you do when a new person starts in your department?
What’s one thing that your previous job could have done better at?
I applied online. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at IKEA (Denver, CO) in May 2025
Interview
Holly was my interviewer she was amazing professional friendly and informative. She answered all my questions. I am excited about going to work for Ikea, I am looking forward to starting.