I was really interested in working here and did my homework prior to applying online. I shopped the store, made food, really explored the website, and wrote a really creative cover letter to win an interview, which worked. I received an email within a week to schedule a phone interview. I was able to schedule within a couple days. Call was pleasant, fairly easy, why I wanted to work at TJ without supermarket experience? Basic questions about my experience and what type of manager I was. Apparently I passed the pre screen phone interview and was told I would receive an email to speak to a Captain (store manager) shortly. Email came within a day asking me if Monday or Tuesday were better, I scheduled for Tuesday. I was even sent the paperwork to fill out and information regarding their benefits which are amazing. I arrived 15 minutes early and the Captain was talking to his mates at the service desk, I said I was early and to take his time as he said he was wrapping things up. I walked around the store and he came and got me in exactly 15 minutes and took me into the rather messy active break room to have our interview. I'm a pretty sociable and friendly person, but it made me rather uncomfortable to speak professionally about myself for an interview with crew members walking in and out the entire time, some actually hung out and didn't leave, it was very distracting but I made the best of it, and thought our conversation went well, I was sure it would move on. First question he asked was tell me about yourself, and not work related? Trick question, who knows (age, kids ?) I was just vague and said I like to travel and spend time with my large family. I received a call 8 days later telling me they were pursuing other candidates. I was disappointed, but I will say I felt my age may have hurt me. The dress code is very lax, and unprofessional, while I was in business casual, I was nervous I was too casual, turns out I was completely overdressed and uncomfortable with what was almost like "beach attire." While the Captain was friendly and cordial, I did feel at times he was going through the motions, but he shook my hand 3 times in the end, I was sure it was a go, apparently not.

There is a six step process first is completing your application and cover letter. Keep in mind that TJ's get thousands of applicants applying every day so you better WOW them or else you wont get a email. For the second step giving them more detail about your job history. The third step, If your lucky you get phone interview with a recruiter from corporate. Plan on doing all the talking because the recruiter doesn't say much. This is a good time to pump up your job experience and WOW them with your abilities. I did just that because the next day I received and email saying that I have an face to face with a Store Captain, This interview was very light and conversational. In fact, I thought I nailed it!!!! I walked out of there feeling that I will definitely get to the next step with another Store Captain. With the years of leadership and Grocery experience this is a slam dunk. Well I guess I was wrong. about three hours after the interview I received a call from the recruiter saying that they are going to pursue other candidates. I was flabbergasted I couldn't believe what the recruiter was saying such BS!!!! well I thanked the recruiter for the opportunity and asked her for some feedback. She replied that she gets so many applicants that they are looking for more qualified candidates. What a complete wast of time and I cant believe they are passing me up with so much quality experience, I don't get it!!