I applied in-person. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Trader Joe's (Staten Island, NY) in Sept 2011
Interview
I got hired at a brand new store so the first interview was an open interview process held in the store as it was still being set up. You filled out the application and waited for your name to be called and then you went through an interview if you passed you waited and went through a second interview and then if you passed that you went through to the last interview that decided if you were hired or not. The process hasn't changed much now that the store is open. When you hand in an application you will go through a quick interview with what ever manager you handed the application to and if they like you you get a call back for another interview.
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?