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      Sales Associate Interview

      Nov 2, 2015
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      New York, NY
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at The Container Store (New York, NY) in Oct 2015

      Interview

      The interview overall was very good. There were five other people at the interview and it was very relaxed. The woman interviewing us was very nice and she showed us a couple of videos and then asked us a few questions about them. I came in quite knowledgeable having read up on The Foundation Principles and other facts about the company, so I was very confident and prepared. We all went in a circle when answering questions so there wasn't any awkward "Uhh who's going to talk first" nonsense. If you got emailed for an interview, you probably already know this, but for those who don't they ask you to find a problem area in your home and then find a product on the website to fix that area, then present it at the interview and explain why you chose it. I felt that I delivered my "presentation", for lack of a better word, really well. I got interviewed 6 days ago so decided to give them a call. The employee took my name and literally minutes after hanging up I got an email saying they decided to move on with other candidates. Having been looking for jobs for the past few months I was realistic in that I may not be hired, but I was pretty confident that I'd get the job because I thought I did the best at the interview, I was dressed very well, and went in with knowledge of the company. I'm actually kind of shocked that I didn't at least get a second interview. With that said, still try your best, still dress well, and do research on the company no matter what. But sadly in this situation I can't even tell you how to stand out in an interview at The Container Store. Lastly, you're given a paper to let them know what hours you can work, including any days you'll be out of town, etc.

      Interview questions [4]

      Question 1

      Quickly tell us about yourself and why you applied here
      Answer question

      Question 2

      What did you learn from the video
      Answer question

      Question 3

      What did you learn today
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      Question 4

      They ask you about Man In The Desert Selling after the video (one of The Foundation Principles)
      Answer question
      4

      Other Sales Associate Interview Reviews for The Container Store

      Sales Associate Interview

      Dec 14, 2025
      Anonymous employee
      Arlington, VA
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at The Container Store (Arlington, VA)

      Interview

      great and quick interview process, straight to the point, lovely and helpful staff. they train you really well to the point where you're confident on the sales floor helping customers.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      tell me about yourself, whats your previoes work like?
      Answer question

      Sales Associate Interview

      Jul 21, 2025
      Anonymous employee
      Westbury, NY
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied in-person. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at The Container Store (Westbury, NY) in Jul 2025

      Interview

      The interview process was very simple and professional. He make sure he didn’t put no pressure on me and he give me every little details about the store to make sure I was comfortable with it before I even get the job

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      What’s my past experiences, am i flexible, and to tell him about myself
      Answer question

      Sales Associate Interview

      Oct 25, 2025
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      Declined offer
      Negative experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at The Container Store in Jun 2025

      Interview

      it was really dumb because they are hypocrite and don't work with availability and only give part time to everyone and it was just a waste of time and effort for a nothing place.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      availability for a part time gig they want full time avail, not right.
      Answer question

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