Costco Wholesale Interview Questions & Reviews in Chicago, IL Area
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Updated Aug 31, 2011 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Stocker at Costco Wholesale
Posted Aug 31, 2011
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3.0
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed May 2009 in Glenview, IL (took 2 days)
They asked me questions that pertained to certain tasks I would encounter on the job.
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There was no negotiation phase. I was starting at an entry level position.
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I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Any Posistion at Costco Wholesale
Posted Oct 10, 2010
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2010 in Mettawa, IL (took 2 weeks)
I applied for the new Costco opening in Mettawa, IL on a Sunday and was called the next day (Monday) for an interview. I dressed nicely in a shirt and tie for my 1st interview which was the next day on Tuesday. The interview was somewhat difficult I believe as they asked questions I have not ever had before, but of course this was my my 2nd real job interview (I received a job offer at Toys R Us a week earlier for a seasonal store). I was interviewed by two young guys who asked basic questions, but some more complicated questions as well. They both sat on the other side of the table and took turns asking the quesions. A total of 30-40 questions were asked and then I was told what would happen next. I received a call 3 days later on Friday offering another interview which was scheduled a week later. I again went in there dressed nicely. It was really busy the 2nd time (lots of people waiting to be interviewed and lots of Costco employees trying to recruit business and members on the phone). The interviewing took place in an office building in a strip mall since the Costco is not fully constructed yet. After waiting about 45 mins I was called in a room again with two young guys. They didn't really have an interview series of questions other than just ask about my current job and say how crazy Toys R Us is for opening all these seasonal stores this year. It was more of a conversation. Then out of no where the one guy stopped mid-sentence and said there is no need to continue asking questions and the other guy slapped a plastic package on the table. I was informed it was an oral drug test that just uses saliva and it would take just 15 mins. I was given a job description to read and sign off on while the test was in process. I was told after the results came back that they would do a background check and then I would be called for Orientation which would be next month when the Costco is fully constructed. Overall it was a real friendly but busy atmosphere.
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Negotiation Details
There was no negotiation phase, I was satisfied with the job I was offered and would be satisfied if I started off with Costco's $11/hr starting pay.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Any Available At New Store (Mettwa, IL) at Costco Wholesale
Posted Sep 22, 2010 — 0 of 1 people found this helpful
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3.0
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Aug 2010 in Vernon Hills, IL (took a day)
1st and 2nd interview done sequentially at one visit with two hiring managers. All questions answered cheerfully and received well. Have nine years experience at arch-rival wholesale firm. Series of situational questions very similar to long online test. Two interviewers, one male and one female offered part-time only at $11/hr to start. Thought it went very well, but maybe shouldn't have mentioned that I am recent widower.
Suspect age/weight/disability discrimination - I am 56, portly, and limp slightly due to right knee pain.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Vault Clerk at Costco Wholesale
Posted Jul 12, 2010
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3.0
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Feb 2009 in Chicago, IL (took 2 weeks)
I got an appointment from the interviewer manager verbally for after work(I work in the same place I applied),The question that I remember the most is about ethics
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I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Stock Clerk at Costco Wholesale
Posted Mar 21, 2010
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2008 in Schaumburg, IL (took 2 days)
The Costco interview process was great, everyone at the Schaumburg, IL store location was very friendly and kind. There was a quick drug test before the initial interview process. A cotton swab of the mouth and gums was the means of the drug test. After my confirmation of my clear drug test a group interview was held with the district manager. He was very kind and informative about the company and its' policies. Lastly was a group interview with the district manager and 2 assistant store managers. This last interview was meant to familiarize me with the store managers and the specific store policies.
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Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, an IQ/Intelligence Test, a Personality Test, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Seasonal Front End Assistant at Costco Wholesale
Posted Jan 13, 2010
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Nov 2009 in Merrillville, IN (took 1 week)
Applied online. Received call to come in for interview. Sat with two managers from the store and answered a bunch of questions about personality and ethics.. Received a call a few hours later to come in for a drug test. After drug test, I started two days later.
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Negotiation Details
It was a seasonal position. There was no negotiation
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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Personality Test, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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