I applied through an employee referral. The process took 6 months. I interviewed at Whole Foods Market (New Orleans, LA) in Jan 2008
Interview
I had a close friend that started working for WFM 6 months before I did and that was the main reason that I was able to get my foot in the door. We applied at the same time, but he knew more people at the store than I did. It was difficult getting an interview even despite the fact that I had an undergrad degree and was getting ready to finish a grad degree.
I remember the application being very long and detailed. My interview included one-on-one time with the team leader and assistant store team leader. There was only one day of interviews and I knew I had the job by the next day. The hardest part is just getting the interview.
I enjoy the culture of WFM, the people, the guests (customers), and what they stand for --> organic standards, non-gmo, no artificial anything (i.e. colors, preservatives, ingredients), no hydrogenated oils, and no high fructose corn syrup. WFM has great benefits, profit sharing, and discounts on store purchases (starting at 20% off).
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.
