Associate applicants have rated the interview process at Trader Joe's with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 73.1% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Associate roles take an average of 14 days to get hired, when considering 1 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Trader Joe's overall takes an average of 22 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Trader Joe's as a Associate according to 1 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 50%
Skills test: 50%
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I applied online. I interviewed at Trader Joe's (Ann Arbor, MI) in Aug 2025
Interview
It involved two separate interviews, with each interview consisting of two managers interviewing you. Each one took about 15-30 minutes, where they ask for your availability, previous experience, and what you are excited to contribute to at Trader Joes.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What job are you most excited to do here at Trader Joes?
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Trader Joe's (Brookfield, WI) in Mar 2021
Interview
Amazing, this was a one of a kind interview that cannot be passed up. When given the opportunity you should go for it. Once you do then you will be able to work for this outstanding company
I applied in-person. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Trader Joe's in Jul 2020
Interview
Questions about helping and being a team sport. They have you name a time when you went above and beyond and your favorite product at the store. Have a positive attitude.