Furniture Row Manager Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 6 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Furniture Row.
Furniture Row
Manager-In-Training
Entry Average Negative experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
This is a 3-part interview process that can take a while, like weeks to months, mostly depending on when the regional manager can come to town for the last "audit" interview. All 3 interviews feel kind of intrusive. Instead of focusing on your skills, they ask about your parents, if you're married, your hobbies, what you do on your days off, and if you've used drugs in the last 5 years (how recent is "ok" seems to depend on your age). They also ask on the "audit" form if you have any debts and how much. You'd think it was for a government job, but it's just retail.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Most people are basically ______________, what 2-3 things matter most in a new job to you?
- Where'd you go to school and what did you do well in?
- Describe a time you followed procedure to solve a problem even though it would've been easier to skip it.
Furniture Row
Assistant Manager
Manager Easy Neutral experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
So, a Furniture Row interview is a bit unusual, and I can explain why from my time in management there. They seem to think their ideal candidate comes from a stable home environment and had a positive role model like a teacher, parent, sibling, or coach. They really don't want to hire anyone with recent drug use, a criminal record (felonies or jail time), or most misdemeanors. Plus, they tend to steer clear of people with backgrounds in bars or car sales. The interview itself takes a while because they're actually watching you closely. They apparently believe that if your eyes dart left while answering a question, it means you're lying – seriously. The owner's family has connections to some government intelligence agency, and they say that's where this technique comes from. They won't check your previous employers, and I never heard of anyone having to take a drug test. However, if they hire you and later find out you were dishonest during the hiring process, you could be fired. Honestly, the in-depth personal questions aren't that hard to answer unless you were expecting the typical 'what's your greatest strength' kind of interview.
Confirmed questions8 questions
- Can you tell me about the most trouble you got into as a kid?
- What made you decide to apply for this job?
- What do you consider to be your greatest strengths?
Furniture Row
Assistant Manager
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
It's a 3 interview process. You'll interview with the manager, then the assistant manager, and finally the regional manager. We're looking to see if you have the personality to sell and how you build relationships in your life. We will also ask about your drug history and driving record. The most important thing is to be honest, don't try to hide anything, and you'll be fine.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me who your third grade teacher was?
Furniture Row Manager Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Furniture Row interview reports.
“Can you tell me who your third grade teacher was?”
Read reports →“Who were your role models when you were growing up?”
Read reports →“Have you ever been arrested or convicted of a crime?”
Read reports →“Do you have hobbies, or what do you do for fun on your days off?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me about the most trouble you got into as a kid?”
Read report →“Have you ever engaged in drug use?”
Read report →“How was your home life growing up?”
Read report →“Would you be willing to relocate for a promotion?”
Read report →“Where'd you go to school and what did you do well in?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 6 Furniture Row interview reports.