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 1,056 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 1,056 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 47%
Group panel interview: 13%
Background check: 8%
Phone interview: 7%
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 2 weeks. I interviewed at Trader Joe's (Sacramento, CA) in Feb 2016
Interview
First interview was a walk in when you turn in your application. Make sure to study trader joes and know why you want to work there. Be prepared to start a convo with the person you turn in your application too. Also make sure to look happy and also connect with them on a personal level. Make sure they can sense you have integrity and that you are a trust worthy person.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why you want to work for trader joes?
Tell me about yourself (this a question about how you would be good for them so, explain some traits about your self but, tell them how you would better trader joes)?
What are you currently doing in your life?
* If you are down to earth and have a good personality and can help promote trader joes then you can score the job.
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.