I applied online. I interviewed at Trader Joe's (San Jose, CA) in Apr 2023
Interview
Submitted online form got a call a week later, I was called for an interview where I spoke to two people. Most questions were about prior experience. Did not get offer.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us about yourself and your experience. Why do you want to work at Trader Joes? How do you define exceptional customer service?
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.
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?