HNI Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at HNI.
HNI
Showroom Associate
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I talked to HR on the phone, then met the hiring manager in person. We talked about my resume and experience. The interviewer asked when I graduated college, which felt like they were trying to guess my age.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you walk me through how you manage projects?
- What year did you graduate college?
HNI
Product Development Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The process was very punctual and straightforward. The interviewers were friendly and made me comfortable. It started with a phone screen, followed by an in-person or virtual interview where I was interviewed by 4 people who asked different questions. If I passed the second interview, I would then need to get 3 references.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How did you find out about this opportunity?
HNI
Director of Sales
Director Easy Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
The whole interview process was a mess, but the first call with HR was good. I didn't get the invite for the second interview until it was supposed to start. The next leader made really sexist remarks about me working and having kids. They also didn't let me ask any questions, just ended the interview when they were done. I heard nothing for 2 months until an automated email said I wasn't moving forward. It was full of red flags.
Confirmed questions1 question
- You're fortunate to be able to work from home with your children; my wife is a stay-at-home mom and is similar to you.
HNI
Software Engineer
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Technical screen Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process was super unorganized and it felt like no one was really keeping track of where I was in it. I was asked to drive to their campus for an onsite interview, but when I got there, they told me they had canceled it without even letting me know beforehand. Then, I did what seemed like the final round like 5 months ago and still haven't heard anything back. The company totally ghosted me and didn't provide any updates, even when I emailed the recruiter.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Describe a situation where the scope of your project needed to be altered.
HNI Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from HNI interview reports.
“What's a common misconception people have about you?”
Read reports →“Which class did you like the least?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me about profit sharing?”
Read reports →“What strategies would you employ to enhance a website's performance?”
Read reports →“Can you share a surprising fact about yourself?”
Read report →“Could you share an example of a class you particularly enjoyed and one you did not enjoy?”
Read report →“Why did you choose to become an Engineer?”
Read report →“What kind of internship are you hoping to find?”
Read report →“Can you share a situation where you observed unethical behavior at work but did not act on it?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 72 HNI interview reports.