I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Trader Joe's (Morrisville, NC) in Jul 2023
Interview
Three separate interviews, one phone screening, interview with "mates" (leaders) and then an interview with the captain. Mates were friendly and welcoming, captain (store manager) was not so much and focused intently on my work gap history (between COVID and having kids).
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us about the gap in your work experience. Why Trader Joe's?
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.
Very chill, asked things a lot of job interviews don't, more personal down to earth questions. Made me feel very comfortable. Professional but also cool vibes from everyone who interviewed me. Went to one interview with mates and another with the captain.
I had 3 separate interviews. 1 was over the phone. 2 were in person. I never heard anything after the third interview. I called the store about a week later and they let me know they didn’t actually have any available positions. Really felt like they wasted my time.