I applied in-person. I interviewed at Trader Joe's (Los Angeles, CA) in Apr 2018
Interview
I went in with my resume and then they scheduled an interview. The interview wasn’t bad at all it was just chatting with multiple mates. They called me later that day to tell me I got the job.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What was a time you faced a challenge and how did you resolve it?
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.