I applied in-person. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Trader Joe's (Chelsea, NY) in Dec 2013
Interview
They will give you an on the spot interview when you apply in person, then they will ask when you're free next to come in for the 2nd interview (if they like you they will say this) and after that will call you and tell you, you're hired! My interview process was straight forward. They wanted to see how well I would work with other employees, about my "Integrity" and how my former experiences could serve of any importance in the position I was applying for. They cared more about "personality" above all it seems.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
At Trader Joe's they have a "Kaizen" approach to things. This is a Japanese word meaning continuous improvements on ones self. Tell me about a situation where you had to have a "Kaizen" approach?
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 Jul 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?