There is a two-interview process to be hired at Trader Joes. The initial interview went fine; it was held in a broom closet, which was pretty grim, but the employees interviewing me were cheerful and kind. They told me they'd give me a call in the next day or two to let me know if I was selected for a second interview.
Four days later--haven't heard anything. I call THEM and they say oh, yeah, you are on the list for a second interview (good thing I called, I guess?)--they tell me to call back Monday to schedule it.
I call Monday. They take my name and number, tell me they'll call me that day. (They do not.)
I call Tuesday. Again, they take my name and number and tell me they'll call me that day. (They do not.)
I call Thursday, at this point quite irritated at how inexplicably disorganized they seem to be. They take my name and number and tell me they'll call me that day. As per usual, they do not.
Friday I went into the store, exasperated, just wanting to know either way whether or not I should continue my job search elsewhere. They tell me my interview is at the "top of the pile" and that someone will call me. Later that day, someone does call me and schedules my second interview.
Second interview goes very well; they are very upbeat and clearly very enthusiastic about their company. At the end of the interview (again held in the broom closet), I ask if I can expect to hear back from them within the next week or two. Oh god, no, they say; we will call you tomorrow afternoon either way.
They called a week and a half later to tell me they did not select me for the position.
An incredibly infuriating and unprofessional process. This could have been SO much simpler and easier. I'm baffled at how disorganized they seem to be at this store.