I applied in-person. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Trader Joe's (Boston, MA) in Aug 2013
Interview
typ. a two step interview process (IMPORTANT NOTE!!! - mate who receives your application in person WILL make an initial note as on his/her first impression! present yourself well - make the effort to dress neatly ("Yes" - even for a store clerks position) - this person will initial your application and indicate whether to proceed to first interview. Try to arrange introduce yourself in person to the store manager ("Captain")
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.