Sales Coworker applicants have rated the interview process at IKEA with 2.7 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 78% positive. To compare, the company-average is 77.7% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Sales Coworker roles take an average of 13 days to get hired, when considering 23 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at IKEA overall takes an average of 19 days.
Common stages of the interview process at IKEA as a Sales Coworker according to 23 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 23%
Drug test: 17%
Phone interview: 14%
Skills test: 13%
Background check: 11%
Group panel interview: 11%
Presentation: 6%
IQ intelligence test: 4%
Personality test: 1%
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I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at IKEA (Schaumburg, IL) in Jul 2015
Interview
There first was a 20 minute phone interview. Asked basic questions. Wasnt from the direct store, a third party call center. By the end of the call you'll either receive a in store interview date or a "thanks for appling". After receiving my in store interview date two days later, I had my first interview with the team lead of the department. Followed by the manager of the department.( two interviews in one day) Two days later I came in for a drug test, few days later I received a offer.
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at IKEA in Jun 2025
Interview
Positive interview experience for the Sales Coworker position. Many thanks to the Talent Acquisition team for their professionalism and clear communication. The company culture felt welcoming and people-oriented, which really reflects the values the company stands for.
Group Interview, then video interview with 2 people - HR & sales manager. Asked 5 basic behavioural questions i.e. "Tell me about yourself", "How do you keep busy during slow periods".
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself, and why did you apply to this role?
ho inviato candidatura online, successivamente telefonata per fissare un colloquio (qualche settimana dopo). il colloquio è stato molto tranquillo, con qualche domanda su di me e perché avevo applicato. è durato poco.