Applied online. Also, applied for Marketing Team leader position at a nearby Whole Foods. I was referred by employees both times. I have been told that Whole Foods employees are young and usually hire other young employees. They said do not bother applying if you are over 40. They can tell your approximate age by your work history.

surprised she didnt ask me about leadership principles in the interview, probed about my expoerience in retail - displays, banners, procing strategy etc. whole foods is opening 10o new stores across USA hence all this hiring. anyway i think the interview prep should also focus on how reatil startegies work, you exoereince there along with leadership principles.