I applied in-person. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Trader Joe's (Atlanta, GA) in Jan 2018
Interview
3 in person interviews with 5 mates (last interview is with the captain). Very casual setting. Interviews in the back of the store on wine boxes. Mates are very nice and friendly.
Standard interview questions including job experience, personal strengths/weaknesses etc
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If I asked your previous manger about you, how would he/she describe your work ethic?
What are your strengths/weaknesses?
Describe a time when you encountered a problem and work and tell us how you resolved it
Applied online and had one in person interview with the captain. It lasted maybe 10 minutes. Got a call a week or so later that I got the job. Very fast process.
It's two to three interviews, the final with the Captain (or highest manager) of the store. The interviews are largely to get to know your personality and how well you would do at customer service.
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.