The Shade Store Design Consultant Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 35 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at The Shade Store.
The Shade Store
Design Consultant
Mid Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Take home Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Other
The interview process was pretty long and detailed. It started with a phone interview with the recruiter, then another phone interview with the Director of Sales. After that, I had to complete a remote computer skills test. Then came the in-person part: a showroom interview, followed by meeting potential colleagues at the showroom. Before they made an offer, they also checked my references and ran a background check. After accepting, there were a couple of weeks of intense design and computer training.
Confirmed questions1 question
- As a final step, they requested references for all previous positions held throughout my 20+ year career.
The Shade Store
Design Consultant
Entry Easy Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
Had a short phone chat. They asked some basic stuff. The HR person said she'd check out everyone and let me know about a second interview within a week. I sent a thank you right after. It's been over a week and still no word.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What do you like most about your current role?
The Shade Store
Design Consultant
Senior Average Neutral experience No offer 6 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Take home Onsite Presentation Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation Other
The interview process is long and drawn out. Be prepared for multiple phone, store and Skype interviews as well as an online timed assessment test. It seems never ending (2 months) and bit like trying to land a job with the CIA. In my opinion the intense interview process does not align with the job duties or skill set needed. Everyone seems easy going, friendly and professional.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- What do you consider your strengths and weaknesses to be?
- Can you tell me about your current role and your reasons for seeking a new opportunity?
- What specifically about TSS interests you?
The Shade Store Design Consultant Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from The Shade Store interview reports.
“How important is a three-generation family-owned business to company culture, in your opinion?”
Read reports →“Which brands or product lines do you currently like the most in this market space?”
Read reports →“What are your thoughts on interacting with fewer customers and employees in the showroom?”
Read reports →“Describe how you would assist a customer who is struggling to make a decision.”
Read reports →“What motivates your transition into the interior design field?”
Read report →“What makes you a team player in the workplace?”
Read report →“What would be the very first actions you'd take upon starting your workday?”
Read report →“What makes you want to join The Shade Store?”
Read report →“Can you describe how you'd make a huge selection of products easier for a confused customer who just walked in?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 35 The Shade Store interview reports.