I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Whole Foods Market
Interview
Communication was done through the phone leading to the interview where I was quizzed on my wine, cheese and beer knowledge - knowledge of "basics of organics and steps", questions about what my favorites in each category are, what I can bring to the table, most stressful retail moments, have I ever worked the holidays, do I have open availability, etc etc.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If I could be any product in the store, what would I be and why?
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Whole Foods Market (San Francisco, CA) in Oct 2016
Interview
Two in person interviews following a phone call. As well as a walk through of the store before proving my knowledge by assisting a customer. Was told about the compensation and hired on the spot
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Whole Foods Market (Los Angeles, CA)
Interview
"Speed dating" style interview with a panel of three "up from the loading docks" types. 10 minutes total to make a good first (and last) impression. I had no sense from their few questions in those brief 10 minutes that they had even reviewed my application.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe how you would make a memorable sandwich for a customer?
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Whole Foods Market (San Antonio, TX) in Jan 2014
Interview
Interviewed by 2 managers. Asked basic questions of past employment, what kind of person you are, and what coffee/beer/cheese/wine etc. you prefer. Seemed like their first time interviewing potential candidates. I arrived early, they were fifteen minutes late, but I understand that previous interviews might have run a bit long.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Be ready to tell them what hipster coffee/beer/cheese/wine etc. you prefer. Have a few hot brand names to regurgitate. Mention organic/free-trade/shade-grown non-sense.