I applied online. I interviewed at IKEA (Hengelo, Overijssel) in Mar 2012
Interview
Apply online. Get a phone call, come in for a chat. Elaborate on why you want to work here, provide the desired answers for the basic questions. Not very challenging.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do you want to work here? Are you familiar with our vision? etc
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