I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Trader Joe's (Scottsdale, AZ) in Jun 2024
Interview
Most pleasant grocery store interview I’ve ever had. Very easy to talk with them and be myself. There are three interviews total. One on the phone, and two in person.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked about my hobbies and we were able to talk about some similar interests and experiences.
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.
I applied in-person. I interviewed at Trader Joe's (West Hollywood, CA)
Interview
Casual, took place outside of the store. First I had a phone call interview. Then another which was in-person with 2 of the mates in the store, and finally a third in-person with the captain of the store.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What was something I did for a friend that was above and beyond?
Different questions than I have experienced in past job interviews, but seem to be their traditional hiring questions. They want to make sure they are hiring sociable people more so than just someone that can do the job.