Crate and Barrel Interview Questions
Go Back1. At Crate and Barrel we like to hire strong achievers. Give me an example of a time when you went above and beyond.
2. How do you handle situations that could cause you to be late or miss work?
3. What do you hope to learn from this job at Crate and Barrel?
4. How do you feel about performance incentives?
5. What are your salary expectations?
6. How can Crate and Barrel motivate you on the job?
7. Describe to me your ideal employer.
8. We need reliable people on our team at Crate and Barrel. How many days were you absent from work last year?
9. What attracts you to working for a home furnishings retailer like Crate and Barrel?
10. Personality fit is important to us at Crate and Barrel. How would you describe your personality?
11. How do you handle a situation where your supervisor does not properly communicate information to you?
12. What type of manager brings out the best in you?
13. Why is this job with Crate and Barrel right for you at this time in your career?
14. Tell me about a time when you made a suggestion requesting change in an organization.
15. How do you like to be recognized for your accomplishments?
16. This position requires a flexible schedule as we are open evenings, weekends, and most holidays. Are you able to commit to these hours?
17. Take me through your career history. How have your previous jobs prepared you for a position at Crate and Barrel?
18. How would you embody our company mission in this role?
19. Tell me about a time you disagreed with a supervisor.
20. In a retail environment, staff turnover is often high. How would you handle it if your co-worker did not show up for their shift?
21. Working in a retail environment, you will sometimes come across rude customers. How would you handle a customer who is aggressive towards you or a co-worker?
22. Tell me 3 qualities you possess that make you a strong fit for this position with Crate and Barrel.
23. At Crate and Barrel we firmly believe in grooming our employees into management roles as they show potential. Are you interested in potential leadership roles with us?
24. In our retail stores we take pride in our merchandising and displays. Do you consider yourself to be a creative person, capable of making an attractive retail display?
25. This position requires you to adhere to a dress code. How do you feel about this?
26. This role requires some data entry and basic math skills. Are you comfortable with this?
27. We have a strong employee honesty program in place at Crate and Barrel to prevent loss. What would you do if you discovered that a co-worker was stealing product or money?
28. At Crate and Barrel we have a very clear return policy. How would you handle a customer who was arguing with you about a potential return?
29. What do you know about Crate and Barrel? Why do you want to work for us?
30. Crate and Barrel puts customer service first. How do you ensure that you always put the customers' needs first?