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      Crew Member Interview

      Apr 17, 2019
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Los Angeles, CA
      No offer
      Negative experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Trader Joe's (Los Angeles, CA) in Apr 2019

      Interview

      The interview process was long and convoluted. Online application (which I was told in the subsequent in-person interviews that "Online applications are a new thing! We have SO MANY coming in...too many really!") then phone interview, then in person interview and then another in person interview to not get the job. They partner up in the interviews so it's very "Good Cop/Bad Cop". There are more desirable locations to work at but don't forget, the parking lot is a nightmare when you're a customer, it's still that when interviewing. Pray that the managers/Mates that you interview with are male because the women who work in management here act like they have had to "...work so hard in a man's world to make their way up to management."....at a Trader Joe's. Everyone talks about this great culture at Trader Joe's, truth be told it's a lot like any other corporate grocery store. Might have been different way back when (and even though the management would have you believe it's still alive and well) they are 100% corporate, not mom and pop. I have over 20 years of customer service, at very high levels and in arguably the hardest industry, automotive. Apparently, according to Trader Joe's, I am not qualified.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Why do you want to work at Trader Joe's? (All of them asked me this question)
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      Crew Member Interview

      Jun 24, 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Boston, MA
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Trader Joe's (Boston, MA)

      Interview

      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.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      What's your favorite TJs product?
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      Crew Member Interview

      Jun 18, 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Trader Joe's

      Interview

      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.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      what was my favorite TJ product
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      Crew Member Interview

      Jun 12, 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Atlanta, GA
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Trader Joe's (Atlanta, GA)

      Interview

      Very chill, asked things a lot of job interviews don't, more personal down to earth questions. Made me feel very comfortable. Professional but also cool vibes from everyone who interviewed me. Went to one interview with mates and another with the captain.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      What would you do to calm down a customer?
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