Trader Joe's Interview Questions & Reviews

Interview Details – Dropped off resume and application, had a brief interview at that time. I ask if they were hiring and was told they never let a good applicant go. I called a week later to see where I was in application process and was told it could take 2 weeks for review. I was called the next week and went for second interview. It was pretty easy, what are fav TJ products?
What does customer service mean to you? Called a week later for third interview a week later. Tomorrow is my third interview!!

Interview Details – Applied on line and received a a phone call that lasted about 20 minutes. Was told I would have someone else call me, which that did happen within a couple days. That call lasted about 40 minutes. Both where phone interviews seeing what type of person I was and asked why I left my past job. After that, I was sent to a store manager interview which lasted over 2 hours. Again, nothing hard, just getting to know me. The next interview was set up by the next day. She sent me to another store manager. That manager asked me some stability questions dating back to 1993. Why didn't I pursue what I studied in college? Even though in the past 21 years i have had only 3 jobs, one of which went out of business. The next interview was to be with a regional person, but never got that call.

Interview Details – If you don't smile within the first few seconds chances are you won't get hired. Questions are based around food you like, products you are familiar with, etc. Personality is favored over skill.

Interview Details – I was a walk-in applicant and filled out my application on the spot. I was lucky enough to talk to the Captain directly when I applied, which helped him put a face to the name I believe. Be persistent... I had to make about 5 phone calls to the store to set up an interview, which took about a month to finally set up. Definitely call about once a week, I've been told by management that you can't annoy them and it shows them how motivated you are to get your foot in the door (also, they receive TONS of applications so keeping in contact helps make you stand out). I absolutely believe that experience is beneficial but the interview seems mainly based on your personality and motivation.

Negotiation Details – When they ask you in interview what you would like to make, be honest and up front about it. Tell them what you would be comfortable making. I wasn't expecting to have my previous rate be matched upon start but that's what they offered!

Interview Details – Printed out resume and bought to store.
Received short on-site screening.
Received a call the next day to come in for interview next week.
Interviewed with "mate", which went well. Luckily, "captain" was readily available for final interview on the spot.
Received call later that day to come in tomorrow for orientation.

Negotiation Details – Was pleased with offer. More than expected.

Interview Details – The company likes friendly, perky people who are all about customer service. If you can display these qualities in your interview then you're good.

Interview Details – Trader Joe's was very professional and organized. There was 1 phone interview and 2 on-site interviews. The people are happy and love working there. They moved fairly quick and made the offer.

They have solid, long term employees who love the company and are up front in their questioning and honesty. Once the phone interview was over, 1 week later in the office for face to face interview, then the second face to face was the next week.

Enjoyed the experience and would recommend Trader Joe's for future prospects.

Interview Details – I went to my local Trader Joe's on a weekday during an off-peak time with my application in-hand. I had a quick pre-interview with a Mate on the spot, but the whole time he was asking me questions he didn't once look me in the eyes, which kind of seemed unprofessional to me. He actually seemed bored and uninterested in every answer I had to his questions. Then after about 10 awkward minutes of him speaking to my application, he walked away and said, "We'll get back to you." And yes, they got back to me...two months later they sent me a letter letting me know that they hadn't picked me for an interview. I'm kind of glad I didn't get hired, because if that how they run their hiring process I could only imagine how cold and unattached they treat their employees.

Interview Details – Turned in my application on a Friday, had my interview on Wednesday, started work on Monday. Fun, hard working group of people. If you show that you are willing to put in the time with a positive attitude, there's room for growth. Every 6 months you get reviewed with a chance of a raise. You have a mentor that you meet with periodically to see how you are doing.