About us — IKEA Philippines
IKEA was founded by Ingvar Kamprad in 1953 and was originally a mail-order catalog business in Älmhult, Sweden in Europe. Today, IKEA is a global home furnishing brand that brings affordability, design, and comfort to people all over the world.
We may be a long way from home since our humble beginnings, but our vision remains the same: to create a better everyday life for the many people. Explore the IKEA story here, to learn more about our heritage, what drives us today and the ways we seek to positively impact people and the planet.
IKEA – inspiring ideas around the world
We have a passion for life at home. Our culture is built upon enthusiasm, togetherness and a “get-it-done” attitude. We’re optimists, constantly looking for new and better ways to do things, from how to design a rocking chair that fits into a flat-pack, to creating LED light bulbs that are affordable to everyone.
Here at IKEA, our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people – for customers, but also for our co-workers and the people who work at our suppliers.
6 steps to your next job. No instruction booklet required.
The IKEA hiring process is pretty straightforward. After all, we’re straightforward people who like to keep things simple. Here’s what you can expect.
1. Search & apply for a job
Found a job you fancy? Great, then it’s time to get that application in. First, visit the Job portal and create your profile. Don’t forget to upload your CV. A personal letter will also give you the chance to present yourself and your motivation. We’re interested in what makes you unique. There you go. Game on!
2. Pre-screening
Our recruiters will screen all incoming applications and then, depending on the role you are applying for, might ask you to complete a short assessment. You can expect a response from us as soon as possible.
3. Getting to know you
We know that you are much more than your resume, so we would like to get to know you. After all, we recruit people, not CV’s. Now we’ll reach out to you via a phone call or on-demand video interview. This could be followed by an online live interview with the recruiter or your potential future manager.
4. Interview
Almost there now, so take a breath and pat yourself on the back. At this point, we’d like to meet you again. We work with several types of interviews, but you’ll typically meet your future manager in a personal job interview at one of our working locations or online. You might also have an interview with your manager’s manager. Use this opportunity to share your motivation and ask anything about your future job. Remember, it’s ok to be nervous, it just shows that the job is important to you.
5. Offer
Congratulations! We’ve made our decision, so now it’s time to make yours. We will contact you to present our employment offer and discuss it with you. You will also receive it in writing, so you can read through it and make an informed decision. Naturally, we hope you say “yes”. When making an offer, we are committed to equal pay. We make sure that we pay fairly based on your experience and qualifications. This means we might ask you about your salary expectations but won’t be asking you about your previous salary. At this stage we will do any background and reference checks required.
6. Onboarding
Once you’ve given us the thumbs up, you’ll be given access to our pre-boarding portal to learn more about the IKEA brand and business, your new team and other helpful information. Everything you need to prepare for your first day as an IKEA co-worker.