The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Trader Joe's in Jan 2014
Interview
I turned in my application to the mate right before the start of the new year he quizzed me on my favorite TJ's products and why I wanted to work there. He was super friendly and told me I should hear from them within two weeks and gave me a card with a number to call if I had any questions. One week later they called and set up the first interview it went really well, it was with the same mate I turned in my application to he really made me feel at ease. He mainly just asked me about my previous work history, He scheduled a second interview with the captain two days later, interview was a lot like the first but the questions were more in depth, and the captain talked to me more about the job, and salary. He told me he would let me know if I got the job by Monday, and sure enough he called on Monday!
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is something positive and something negative you've done in the last year
Applied online and had one in person interview with the captain. It lasted maybe 10 minutes. Got a call a week or so later that I got the job. Very fast process.
It's two to three interviews, the final with the Captain (or highest manager) of the store. The interviews are largely to get to know your personality and how well you would do at customer service.
The interview process was absolutely wonderful! I didn't feel stressed or nervous and it felt like I was just chatting with a friend! Trader Joes is a great company and the interview was great.