Trader Joe's Interview Questions & How to Get a Job Tips (2024)

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• kathy says:

  What questions will they ask during the interview?
  What should we wear during the interview?
  Who will be the person interviewing me?

  • D. Pearson says:

    Step 1. Apply online
    2. Print your resume & a cover letter, then visit your chosen location. Ask to speak w a manager, then introduce yourself letting them know you filled out the online application and wanted to bring your resume by so that they could put a face to your name. They will then have what they call a conversation with you, which is actually your first interview right then and there. The biggest thing they are looking for is an open availability, and how many hours a week you are asking for. If they like what they see, you will be contacted within about a week for your first interview.
    3. At my first interview, I was asked the basic questions of tell me about yourself, why do you want to work at trader joe’s, and I was asked to describe an experience in which I received outstanding customer service. If you pass this interview, you will receive an additional phone call scheduling your second interview.
    4. The second interview asks more detailed questions about your background, your work history, and what makes trader Joe’s stand out to you. This interviewer is trying to get a feeling for your personality. I heard this statement in both”we are looking for people who can provide a wow customer experience. We are looking for engaging people we can teach you the rest.”
    4. The final interview is with the store manager. At this point, you have already had two of the store managers assistance recommend you for employment! This interview entails the manager describing the position in more detail, and salary negotiation. They really just want to get to know you. Where my first two interviews were 40 minutes and 60 minutes long, this one was only 30.
    5. It would be a good idea to either leave a handwritten note or send an email thinking each interviewer for their time.
    WHAT TO WEAR
    Casual. Dress casually! Everyone in the store is wearing jeans or Jean shorts, and a t-shirt. If you show up to overdressed you look already like you don’t fit in with the rest of the team! So my first interview I wore a casual skirt with a 3/4 length t-shirt. Always wear something that shows personality like statement earrings if you’re a woman or you bracelets or a watch or something if you’re a man. Of course don’t wear screen printed T-shirts or jeans with holes in them, although, jeans are okay. I would not recommend for guys to wear any sort of t-shirt. A short sleeve collared shirt and clean jeans would be perfect.

• Marisa Andrews says:

  what kind of questions will be asked?
  how much is pay?
  what should you wear to the trader joe’s job interview?

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• mari says:

  What questions will they ask during the interview?
  What should we wear during the interview?
  Who will be the person interviewing me?

• kathy says:

  I am older. Would I have to do stock & lifting or can I be a cashier or bagger? I can do whatever but heavy lifting.

  • Vera says:

    If you become a “Crew Member” you are expected to work in all areas, including stocking and doing some heavy lifting, but you can lift using the buddy system (having another employee assist). You also need to sweep, clean restroom, do cart runs, bag groceries, cashier and more. Checkout their website because it specifically states the duties required!

• David Golinsky says:

  I just came from a Trader Joe’s interview for a Crew/Mate position at the new Brick New Jersey location. I was dressed appropriately, and answered all questions thoroughly and honestly. I thought the interview was going well until they told me that I’d be cleaning toilets as part of my job. I was a little disappointed. I’m a 61 y/o highly decorated honorably discharged US Army veteran. I thought I’d be offered something better that doesn’t include cleaning toilets.

  • james B says:

    Hi David, my name is James and i am a recent hire of Trader Joes! Even the ‘Captain’ who is the Manager of the entire store routinely cleans toilets. It is a task that everyone does so that there is no sense of hierarchy (while still there must be for business purposes) however interpersonally Tj’s attempts to create an equal playing field where all individuals are respected and valued.

    Don’t be discouraged. We appreciate your service to our country.