I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at The Container Store (South Tampa, FL)
Interview
Applied online and got an email to attend a group interview. It was scheduled about 3 weeks in advance. Also they asked you to do homework and bring in a picture of a product that you found on their website that you could find useful in your home. Pay attention to the 3 videos they play during the group interview, they ask everyone to give their opinions and what not afterwards. About 2 days later I received an email asking to attend a one on one interview. I interviewed with two managers. It was really relaxed and was offered a seasonal part time position 3 days later.
Simple copy and paste type of thing. They'll have you wait outside of the entrance to the basement/stockroom so you can observe the store a bit. Once they call you downstairs they'll take you to one of the offices and ask you the basic run of the mill questions. They'll be interested in you as a person so be you. Discuss what you like to do. Me and my hiring manager spoke about Star Wars, Magic the Gathering and books the whole time I was being interviewed.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
In what ways can you be a contributing part of this company?
I applied in-person. I interviewed at The Container Store
Interview
Step 1: Phone interview
Step 2: Group interview - group of 10 others and 2 managers interviewing
Step 3: Management Interview - Done 3 separate times with 3 different managers
Step 4: General Manger Interview
Step 5: Area Director Interview