Crew Member applicants have rated the interview process at Trader Joe's with 2.3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 75% positive. To compare, the company-average is 72.5% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Crew Member roles take an average of 13 days to get hired, when considering 1,059 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 Member according to 1,059 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 47%
Group panel interview: 13%
Background check: 8%
Phone interview: 8%
Skills test: 6%
Personality test: 6%
Presentation: 4%
Drug test: 3%
IQ intelligence test: 3%
Other: 2%
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I applied in-person. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Trader Joe's in May 2018
Interview
After turning in an application in person, I was called the next day to set up an interview.
I arrived to my interview 10 minutes ahead of time and was told to check out the store and they will find me. Well I walked around for 25 minutes and was finally greeted to start the interview.
I followed the employee to the loading dock where they set out folding chairs to sit on. I was interviewed by 2 Mates.
I was asked 3-4 questions and the interview lasted 10 minutes. They seemed friendly but for Trader Joe's laid back atmosphere, they seemed way too laidback.
I was told they have a bunch more applicants to go through and I will receive a call the next day about round 2.
Didn't get the job. College educated, 7+ years experience in service and avid TJs shopper. Good luck!
Interview questions [3]
Question 1
Which part of the job would you like to do and which part do you don't want to do
two interviews one with mate then one on another day with the captain - basically the same questions at both and the typical questions you would expect strengths/weaknesses, what makes you a good employee, what makes you like an employer
It was quick and seamless and they let me know in ample time. It was a painless process and the crew was quick to give honest opinions about working there. The Captain changed but at the time turnover wasn't high.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do you want to work at Trader Joes and do you have any favorite products.
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.