I applied in-person. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Trader Joe's (Rego Park, NY) in Jan 2016
Interview
I walked up to the management desk and asked for an application. Three days later I handed it in and two days after that i received an interview date exactly a week later.The interview lasted 41 minutes exactly (I timed it). I was asked at least 20 questions. They want to make sure that you wont flip out on a customer and do something crazy. All day wanted to find out in the interview is if you are a fun person that can get a long with others. two days after the interview I received a phone call from the manager of the store saying i got the job.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Where did you work prior to this?
How does your last job reflect on your abilities to work at trader Joes?
Why do you want to work at TJ's?
What is your favorite product?
Tell us some of your challenges that you had to face at your last job? and how did you handle it?
If you made a mistake here at the store how would you go about it?
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?