I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Indigo Books & Music (Toronto, ON) in Feb 2018
Interview
Individual and group interview process. They ask questions and you can raise your hand to answer, but everyone is in the room. Then, there is a group activity and they want to see how you interact with the group.
I interviewed at Indigo Books & Music (Vancouver, BC)
Interview
The in-pelrson interview was short and to the point. They were very upfront with what they were looking for. It was a group interview with reasonable questions and structure. The turn-around time to hiring was within a few days.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked us for our motivation for working there.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Indigo Books & Music (Ottawa, ON) in Sep 2025
Interview
Group interview/"audition" about two hours long. My group had eight candidates. Primarily focused on storytelling and being able to connect products to other interviewees' stories. Prepare to speak on a book that is special to you.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you had to problem solve in a work environment
Group interview 25 people overall. Go through different stations and complete activities and answer questions along the way. Activities include icebreakers, choosing an item, solving a puzzle etc. Pretty simple but unique interview style.
