Public Storage Interview Questions
& Process

We set up a virtual interview for a week out. When we got on the call, the recruiter only asked me one thing about where I live. He said I was too far, even though my address was on my application and I knew which location I applied for. He said he'd make a note to a recruiter closer to my area. After that, I got an email saying the position was filled and no other updates.

The interview process was really fast and aggressive. I interviewed over Bluetooth in his car. It felt super rushed and aggressive. He immediately told me the salary wasn't negotiable and that if I didn't like it, we could just hang up. I decided to go through with it anyway. They have a minimum base salary with stock incentives on top. He was really overbearing. After the interview, he accidentally called me back right after, thinking I was the next candidate. He started that call by saying, 'My last call was short, I got time now if you do.' I knew right then, with all his unprofessionalism, that I wouldn't get the job. Don't apply here.

So I interviewed for a District Manager job at Public Storage, and it was a pretty structured process. It started with a recruiter screening call for about 45 minutes where we talked about my background, why I wanted to work there, and how my experience fit the role. They also gave me a quick rundown of what the job entails, like managing several sites, sales, and leading a team. Then, I had a two-hour interview with the Regional VP. This one was heavy on behavioral and situational questions, like how I handle struggling employees or locations, how I look at numbers such as occupancy and revenue, and my strategies for motivating teams across different sites. They wanted specific examples of my successes and how I dealt with tough situations before. After that, I did an online DISC assessment which looked at my leadership and decision-making style, and how I'd fit in. They asked for references too, including some past bosses. A really interesting part was a three-hour ride-along with a current District Manager to see the daily grind. It was a good way to see the operations and get a feel for the company culture. The next step was an interview with the VP of Operations for the West Coast. This was more about big-picture strategy and making sure my leadership approach meshed with Public Storage's overall goals, focusing on KPIs, operational excellence, and fitting in. The last interview was with a senior leader and was all about culture and values – teamwork, innovation, customer service, that kind of thing. It wasn't technical, more about whether I'd be a good fit culturally. Overall, it was a really professional and clear process, and they clearly cared about finding someone who not only could do the job but also fit the company culture. It felt thorough but fair, and I definitely got a solid understanding of what they expect from their District Managers.

So I had this interview where the first step was a hiring manager call. They talked a lot about the job and asked about my past experience. Then, they sent me this take-home assignment that was super unclear. It involved gathering data, cleaning it, and figuring out an ML model. I worked on it non-stop for 5 days, and then Public Storage just canceled my application. Seriously, don't work for this company unless you want to do free work for people who don't appreciate your effort. If they offer you a callback, make sure they'll actually review your take-home before you agree to do it.