Crew applicants have rated the interview process at Trader Joe's with 2.2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 72% positive. To compare, the company-average is 72.5% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Crew roles take an average of 16 days to get hired, when considering 89 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Trader Joe's overall takes an average of 14 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Trader Joe's as a Crew according to 89 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 46%
Group panel interview: 13%
Phone interview: 12%
Background check: 8%
Personality test: 7%
IQ intelligence test: 4%
Presentation: 3%
Other: 3%
Skills test: 2%
Here are the most commonly searched roles for interview reports -
I applied in-person. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Trader Joe's
Interview
When I went into the store to hand in my application and resume, the managers (mates) were very friendly, and one interviewed me on the spot. It was very casual and only took about five minutes. He told me that there would be three interviews, and this was the first one. We arranged the next one for two days later. This one lasted about half an hour, and covered questions I expected. This manager was also very friendly and personable, and our interview was more like a conversation. The next day, I met with the captain, or general manager of the store. He asked similar questions to the previous two interviews, though he also discussed wages, then at the end asked, "Why should I hire you?" I was a bit nervous, but they called me the next day to say they are hiring me.
Interview questions [4]
Question 1
What are three of your strengths and three areas for improvement?
I applied in-person. I interviewed at Trader Joe's (Bloomington, MN) in Jul 2026
Interview
Two interviews. Both were enjoyable and I could tell they care about the employees well being. I was very comfortable with the interviewing style.
I returned for a second interview a week later and was offered the job.
pretty good, asked a lot of questions, nice people, I have been a shopper with trader joes, the people are helpful, and I have done a lot of work in customer services, and I believe I will be a great fit at trader joes.
1 phone call, two in person, never got the job. Short and simple interview, the third one was long but it was just the employee yapping about the job and what they do. Pretty lame considering they already knew they weren’t going to hire me. Said they were gonna call me and never did. Just call and say that you don’t wanna hire me and move on, how hard is that?
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself (classic). Why Trader Joe's, tell me about a time where you provided excellent service, etc pretty basic and easy questions.