The interview is conducted in multiple parts over multiple days; some interviews were in groups (including some activities and game-like interview tactics) and some interviews were individual interviews. I believe you have to be invited to a second interview only if you are selected from the group interview.
I applied online. I interviewed at The Container Store (Austin, TX) in July 2013
Interview
From application entry online to interview to job offer was about 4 mos. I had been a stay at home Mom and was looking to re enter work force again. You need to prepare to deal with part time offers. I negotiated $11.00 to $13.00 by saying I needed $15.00. Full time is not gonna happen there. Culture is fun, but early mornings or late nights...prepare to hustle and sweat.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Cannot recall the specific questions (yr later) but they are wanting to see a display of REALLY nice, helpful people. You will get chosen if you exhibit that kind of "excitement". Air of Excitement is a tenet of this company!!
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at The Container Store (Pasadena, CA) in Feb 2019
Interview
First I got a call to come in for a 1 on 1 interview with the store supervisors. When it was time for the interview I met at stores supervisor we sat down a introduce our self, they explain the job position and asked the interview questions . After the interview questions they told they would get back to me in a week to see if I had pass to the other hiring process .
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How I heard of the job?
What made me want to work there?
If i had any retail experience ?
If i had anther job?
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at The Container Store (New York, NY)
Interview
It was about 15 minutes long. We sat and spoke about my previous positions. He told me what they were looking for, and then he offered me the sales role.