I applied online. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Public Storage (Nashville, TN) in Aug 2015
Interview
Found the job on several websites and since I've been a DM for several other companies, decided to apply. After playing phone tag with the Regional VP, was able to set up a phone interview. The phone interview started off with the usual chit-chat (Tell me about yourself) but mainly focused on my previous experiences as a District Manager.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
This company seems fixated on WEAKNESSES. What's your greatest weakness? -- sometimes disguised as "Where do you feel you need development?" or "What's your biggest regret at your last job?" Really? Really? What's yours?
Google "10 Worst Job Interview Questions" and you'll find them asking 70% of them.
Public Storage uses the "A" Method of interviewing (search for the book on Amazon). The book posits that certain very specific answers are required for success in a position. If you don't have that specific answer, you won't be selected.
The Interview was quick, but very intentional. He started off with stating what the salary was, and what it came with. He was very upfront and interested in my most previous role
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Public Storage (Roanoke, VA) in Apr 2026
Interview
Applied online. Had to do a virtual job tryout. Then recruiter contacted me to set up a time for an initial interview. Recruiter started out strong saying this would be straight to the point and quick. That this job doesnt exist and its a "just in case" role to put you in the pipeline. Told me what the compensation was and its a take it or leave it situation. Theres no negotiation. Recruiter asked if i had experience with direct reports. I told her yes and she asked how many. Then she asked how many i currently have in my current job. I have no direct reports in my current role so she ended the interview even tho i have had upwards of 100 direct reports before. She did not care about my past district manager experience, only current. Received rejection email two days later.
I applied online. I interviewed at Public Storage (Denver, CO) in Apr 2026
Interview
The interview process has five different interviews. I love the in depth process. It starts with a half hour phone interview. Proceeds to a 2 hour in person interview. Proceeds to a 3 hour ride a long. Proceeds to another rin person interview and ends with a zoom interview.
I spent a total of 9 hours combined in interviews and 3 hours round trip travel time for my in person. Was only sent a form letter rejection and was ghosted when asked for feedback.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time you had to enforce a policy you didn't agree with.
District Manager applicants have rated the interview process at Public Storage with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 30% positive. To compare, the company-average is 48.5% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for District Manager roles take an average of 15 days to get hired, when considering 126 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Public Storage overall takes an average of 13 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Public Storage as a District Manager according to 126 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 32%
One on one interview: 15%
Group panel interview: 14%
Personality test: 10%
Background check: 10%
Skills test: 7%
Drug test: 5%
Presentation: 3%
IQ intelligence test: 2%
Other: 2%
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