I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at The Container Store
Interview
I submitted my application online with no resume attached. I did have prior experience with the company and I know a couple of people who are pretty high in the company. First I was asked to come to a group interview. Before the interview, I was supposed to look around my apartment and find an area that presented an "organizational challenge." Then, I had to find a product on the website to help with this problem. At the beginning of the interview, we had to introduce ourselves. Then, 2 managers in the store introduced themselves, and we watched video segments about the company history and culture. After each segment, we were asked to explain what we thought "stood out" in each segment. It seems that reading about the company's basic principles and work outside of the store may help, too. Be VERY upbeat. The company is very peppy, and it may seem fake at first if you're not used to it. But it's real. And that's one reason why I would like to work there.
I applied in-person. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at The Container Store (Southlake, TX) in Nov 2018
Interview
1st interview was with General manager and Operations Manager. Very standard. Behavioral questions that are unique and make you think on a higher level. Second interview was with Area Director and Market Recruiting Manager. Less job related questions, and more personal. Area direction reviews first interview by sharing the things she liked and concerns. And asking clarifying questions to address concerns. Sick as length of drive and inexperience in position.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Give me a time you had to help someone make a decision. Did they make the right decision.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at The Container Store (Chicago, IL) in Nov 2016
Interview
Owing to the fact that it was for the post-Thanksgiving rush, the interview process was pretty streamlined. I submitted my application online and had to wait about a week to hear back.
First, I had a phone screening with one of the store managers. At the end of the conversation, she asked me to come in and watch a round of merchandise processing.
I shadowed for about an hour at 6am, after which the sales floor leader asked me about what I observed, as well as some questions about work availability.
A few days later, I was offered the job over the phone.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
One question I remember was to name a memorable experience I had shopping at a retail outlet.
I applied through other source. I interviewed at The Container Store
Interview
Group then individual second interview third interview fourth interview phone interview. All was done with in a week time so prepare to have time freed up to handle the interview process.
