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Trader Joe's interviews FAQs
Crew Mate applicants have rated the interview process at Trader Joe's with 2.7 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 43% positive. To compare, the company-average is 72.5% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Crew Mate roles take an average of 41 days to get hired, when considering 7 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 Mate according to 7 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 40%
Background check: 20%
Phone interview: 20%
Group panel interview: 10%
IQ intelligence test: 10%
Here are the most commonly searched roles for interview reports -
I applied in-person. I interviewed at Trader Joe's (Claremont, CA) in May 2021
Interview
Simple, they usually discuss your integrity, why you want to work there, what you would bring to the table, typical questions like that. Just have a positive and friendly attitude and that’s it.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How have you overcome an obstacle in your past work?
I have only gotten to the phone screening stages to a couple Trader Joe's location. It felt different both times, so it's difficult to understand what they are looking for and why you aren't selected to continue the interview process.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
"What are you most proud of about your work experience?"
Interview process seemed straightforward enough, but never heard back. Went online to the portal after and found out I had been rejected. It is a smaller TJs so i’m just assuming they are highly selective.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
When was a time you went out of your way to do something nice for someone?
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Trader Joe's (Washington, DC) in Aug 2023
Interview
I first interviewed with the Assistant manger. Then they approved my application and scheduled a second interview with the store manager. They ask you all your normal interview questions plus a list of scenario questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Explain a time when you had a great customer service experience and what made it so good.