I applied in-person. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at IKEA in Apr 2012
Interview
There was a job fair and I waited over an hour in line for turn to get my interview. The person who interviewed me was really nice and polite. She asked basic interview questions (Why do you want to work here? What motivates you?) which were all printed on a sheet of paper.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me something unique about yourself that would be an asset to IKEA
I applied online. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at IKEA in Dec 2010
Interview
Contact for a quick phone interview. Pass that, come in for 1:1 with department manager; if you get a 2nd interview on the spot, you're considered. If you're given a drug test form to complete after the interviews, and you pass, you're more than likely considered.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What were your best retail experiences up to the date (of the interview)?