Trader Joe's interview questions

Handed in my application at the store I desired to work at, got asked if I were given a gift card to Trader Joe's, what items I would buy. He explained to me how the application process goes and to expect a response in 3-4 weeks. Got a response in about 1 week.

I turned in an application to the store (Wilmington, NC), then about a week or so later I was called in for an interview. The interview (with two mates) was very casual and conversational. They asked me typical interview questions with some conversational questions thrown in. It was a good experience and they are always determined to make the interviewee as comfortable as possible. I forgot to ask questions during the interview, but once the interview was over I called the store back and asked the questions that I had forgotten to ask. They seemed delighted that I had called them, and they appreciated my interest, although I was afraid I wouldn't be called back in for another interview because I thought they would weed me out due to the fact that I hadn't asked any questions during the interview itself. Fortunately, the day after my first interview I was called in for my second interview, which was scheduled about a week later (I was going home for Easter break so I had to schedule it for after I came back). The second interview was with a crew member and the store manager, both who were very pleasant and kind, and I was asked relatively the same questions, in a conversational manner all the while. Before we wrapped up the interview the store manager mentioned that I was in the running with 6 other people for 2 to 3 open spots in their store. He said, "and I have to be honest with you, [the other applicants] all interviewed very well, too". I wasn't quite sure what to make of that statement. He then proceeded to say, we'll get in touch within a week, with a phone call either saying a) you're hired, b) you're not hired, or c) come in for a third interview". That Saturday, four days later, I called in and asked if any progress had been made. The mate said that I should hear from them by Tuesday and if not, then I should call. Tuesday arrived with no phone calls so I called them. I talked to the captain, who said that they were still looking over applicants, but that I was a "finalist" and they would be bringing me back in (whether for another interview or to be hired, I have no idea still). They said that I should hear by them that Friday. Friday came and still I had not been called. I was going to Trader Joe's with a friend to pick up some groceries that day anyways, so I figured that I might get lucky and run into the captain in the hopes of him mentioning any progress in their hiring process. Luckily enough, he saw me when I went in and was kind enough to explain that they were still behind on the process, and that I should hear from them by the following Wednesday. He was very kind an apologetic. On Wednesday with still no calls, I called them and they said they were still looking over other candidates, and that I should call back in three days. Update: I got a call today (Saturday, April 25th) and they offered me a job starting at $10.50 an hour!