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      Food Server Interview

      Mar 22, 2016
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Brooklyn, NY
      No offer
      Neutral experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at IKEA (Brooklyn, NY) in Mar 2016

      Interview

      Applied on line Got an email next day to schedule phone interview the same day. Interview was good. Basic question for example :why do you want to work for ikea? And etc Got hired on the spot was offered food server for $15 an hour .(pretty good) You get orientation date, uniform size . After been offered a position you have to complete a Drug test must be completed within 24hrs at near by location. 20 mins on bus. and background criminal, work and education check via email. Hire right will verify all the information call your employer , education and record. Then human resources from ikea will call if anything is needed. For background check they will call to give you a chance to discuss it . I was decline the position to my back ground check. via email

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      why do you want to work for ikea?
      1 Answer
      2

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      Food Server Interview

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      Anonymous interview candidate
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      Neutral experience
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      I applied through university. The process took 4 days. I interviewed at IKEA (Alcorcón) in Jun 2025

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      Sep 2, 2023
      Anonymous employee
      Brooklyn, NY
      Accepted offer
      Neutral experience
      Average interview

      Application

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      Question 1

      When do you change gloves.
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      Food Server Interview

      Nov 1, 2019
      Anonymous employee
      Tempe, AZ
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
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      Application

      I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at IKEA (Tempe, AZ) in Oct 2019

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      Question 1

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      1 Answer