Visual Merchandiser applicants have rated the interview process at IKEA with 3.2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 67% positive. To compare, the company-average is 72% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Visual Merchandiser roles take an average of 53 days to get hired, when considering 9 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at IKEA overall takes an average of 23 days.
Common stages of the interview process at IKEA as a Visual Merchandiser according to 9 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 18%
Presentation: 18%
Group panel interview: 13%
Phone interview: 13%
Background check: 11%
Personality test: 8%
Skills test: 8%
IQ intelligence test: 5%
Drug test: 3%
Other: 3%
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I applied online. I interviewed at IKEA (Norfolk, VA) in Feb 2019
Interview
Arrived at 11am for my interview waited about one hour. One on one interview . Interviewer was very friendly and polite. I was very excited to hear that I got the job. Completed a background check and drug test.
Had to do an entire day of interview in person, with three assignments (one at home before the interview, one group, and one individual). They offered to give feedback after they rejected me. I didn't get one when I asked for it.
I applied in-person. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at IKEA (Singapore) in Mar 2026
Interview
Easy going interview. Personable interviewer. Interview included personal ethics , morals , IKEA company. Working environment. Interviewer knows the type of personality the department needs to thrive in a changing working environment
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at IKEA (Hong Kong) in Dec 2025
Interview
Easy questions by meeting the HR manager
Self introduction and further questions on it
Which IKEA furniture can best describe yourself
30mins drawing test with provided theme and ikea furnitures