IKEA Stoughton Holds Unique Hiring Event at F1 Boston on August 13

Furniture World Magazine

WHAT: Hiring Event Seeking More Than 500 Coworkers Aiming to provide the kind of job that gives individuals a reason to get out of bed each morning, IKEA Stoughton is conducting a hiring event at F1 Boston, a kart racing and entertainment facility in Braintree, MA. Reflecting the spirit of the IKEA culture to always look for a different way, the unique location will allow prospective coworkers the opportunity to participate in interviews in a fun and stimulating environment. The IKEA Stoughton hiring event Features: -Candidates will have the opportunity to speak with IKEA coworkers, learn about IKEA benefits, view presentations featuring information about the IKEA concept, get a feel for the coworker culture and view a sampling of IKEA home furnishing products. -More than 500 coworker positions are available in: home furnishings sales, interior decoration, customer service, safety and security, cashiers, maintenance, goods flow, receiving, warehouse and stock replenishment. Also, setting itself apart from other retailers in the area, IKEA Stoughton will offer approximately 100 food service opportunities in its Restaurant, Swedish Foodmarket, Cafe Bistro and coworker cafeteria. WHEN:Saturday, August 13, 2005, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome, but applicants are strongly encouraged to pre-register for the IKEA Stoughton hiring event by applying online through the IKEA web site at http://JobsAt.IKEA-usa.com. WHERE:F1 Boston, 290 Wood Road. Braintree, MA (Just off Exit #6 on Rte. 93) WHY: Named in Working Mother magazine's annual list of the "100 Best Companies for Working Mothers" for two consecutive years,FORTUNE's "100 Best Companies to Work For" list and Training magazine's annual "Top 100" ranking of companies that excel at human capital development (three years in a row), IKEA is holding this hiring event as part of its recruitment effort to fill more than 500 positions at IKEA Stoughton, opening this fall.