I applied in-person. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Trader Joe's (San Jose, CA) in July 2013
Interview
The mate and I went to the electrical room, and she asked me a bunch of questions on a notepad. The experience was a little nerve-wrecking at first, but once she started asking me questions about my favorite Trader Joe's products, it felt more like a casual "hang-out" than a job interview. I finished the interview in about 15 minutes, and two hours later, received a call that I got the job!
The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Trader Joe's (Sterling, VA) in Aug 2024
Interview
I was not hired! It was a new store so it was a very competitive position. I was emailed the day after my application, but denied shortly after the call. I am under the assumption that this location prefers experienced people.
I applied in-person. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Trader Joe's (Cleveland, OH) in July 2018
Interview
Submitted an application in person. The manager who accepted the application asked me about favorite Trader Joe's products. Later received a call asking if would like to interview. Was interviewed by two managers, fairly low key but professional.
I applied in-person. I interviewed at Trader Joe's (New York, NY) in Dec 2017
Interview
Rigorous process. 2 separate interviews first with a manager and the final with the store captain. Overall the process took about 2 weeks. But also took a little bit to hear back from when I dropped off my resume.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How did you handle a past disagreement with a co worker?