I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Whole Foods Market (Hinsdale, IL) in Jun 2013
Interview
Easy and relaxed. I met with the hiring manager and he seemed very friendly but serious. I got the job automatically and started the following day. Interview was easy. They asked me some strange questions but overall it was very relaxed. They had snacks for me to eat while I did the interview and everyone was friendly as I entered the store. People greeted me like I was already a worker.
It was pretty informal. I got an email saying they wanted to interview me and asked me to send over a few different times. The process went pretty quickly once we sat down. We got right into my experience, what I liked about Whole Foods, where I saw myself in 5 years, and what my availability was. I was interviewed by both the Grocery Team Lead and the Assistant Grocery Team Lead.
The interview was short and to the point. They ask typical interview questions and are mostly interested in availability. There were like 2 managers there during the interview and I think i remember they hired me on the spot.
I interviewed at Whole Foods Market (Minneapolis, MN)
Interview
Formal sit-down interview with typical interview questions and discussion of past work experience. Overview of job responsibilities. Walkthrough of the store and department. Introduction to human resources. The 30 word requirement is ridiculous by the way.