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Costco Wholesale Interview Questions & Reviews
Getting the Interview 157 Interviews
Interview Experience 143 Ratings
Front End Assistant at Costco Wholesale
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Burbank, CA Sep 2012 – Reviewed Dec 12, 2012
Interview Details –
You cannot get an interview JUST by putting in an online application. You MUST make personal contact with a manager either in person or by phone.
I had 3 interviews, 2 standing at the end of a checkout line and one in the manager's office. They asked very generic HR questions, and the interviews lasted less than 5 minutes.
Interview Question – The last manager asked me to tell him something none of the other interviewees had told him....something about myself that would make me a good Costco employee. Well, I'm not sure how he thought I'd know what the other people had told him! Ridiculous thing to say. View Answer
Negotiation Details – nothing.
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Retail Posiion/General at Costco Wholesale
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Oxnard, CA Nov 2012 – Reviewed Nov 28, 2012
Interview Details –
Online Application
I was called for an interview, took some basic test and called back for a second
interview, given a onsite breathalyzer drug test. I filled out forms and read some
company policy statements, which I had to sign. I was told of my starting date
and reminded that it was not a permanent position.
Negotiation Details – It was non negotiable.
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New Store/All Positions at Costco Wholesale
No Offer – Interviewed in East Peoria, IL Oct 2012 – Reviewed Oct 13, 2012
Interview Details – Applied online....got a phone call and interviewed the next day. Two people sat in on the interview. The girl asked questions from a form. i.e...tell me about a time when you didn't get along with another employee; tell me about a time when you volunteered at a job. At age 56, this was the 1st interview in over 20 years. Did not expect these types of questions at all.
Interview Question – Tell me about a time when you were awarded for a job well done. Answer Question
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Sales Representative at Costco Wholesale
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Los Angeles, CA May 2008 – Reviewed Oct 7, 2012
Interview Details – Very standard application and interview with hiring manager. The hiring manager shares a great deal about the company, history, salary verses interviewing. Very nice and a very simple process. Reviewed application and needed a drug test.
Interview Question – very generic questions, nothing difficult at all Answer Question
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Bakery Supervisor at Costco Wholesale
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Seattle, WA Oct 2008 – Reviewed Sep 11, 2012
Interview Details – I filled out online application and was called right away. I attended a "job fair" at the warehouse. It is a bit of a cattle call they do for the holidays. 2 managers combine 1st and 2nd interviews by taking turns asking questions. Online applications are dumped at the end of each month so you have to keep applying until called.
Interview Question – Tell me about the time you felt presented with an ethical dilemma. Felt like a trap door. View Answer
Negotiation Details – no negotiating.
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Associate at Costco Wholesale
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in San Marcos, CA Sep 2012 – Reviewed Sep 5, 2012
Interview Details – Interview 1 was with two managers. One was asking quiestions, other taking notes. They asked at least a dozen random ?s off a sheet. Answer best & honest as possible. You will get a date & time at end of interview for next interview w/higher mgmt if you pass.
Interview Question – few I was asked..How you deal w/a difficult employee, How u resolve conflict, describe time you compromised, when u went beyond your duties, what keeps u motivated, why u want this job, describe a challenge u had, how u manage your time, what u learned at current job, View Answer
Negotiation Details – none... unless you have another job they want you to provide your availability on next interview.
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Merchandiser at Costco Wholesale
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Wyoming, MI – Reviewed Sep 3, 2012
Interview Details – You go through 3 sets of interviews with two managers each time usually.
Interview Question – They will ask you about your pervious experience and times when you have had to work with difficult fellow employees and what you did in those situations. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – Negotiation was only about start date and specific availability if still in school.
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Night Merchandiser at Costco Wholesale
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Lonetree, CO Jun 2012 – Reviewed Aug 26, 2012
Interview Details – First you go online and complete the appliction and a short little test. Which most Costcos have thousands of applicants so most likely they wont pull you app unless you make yourself standout. Go down to the store and talk to the manager on duty and tey will take down your name and pull your application. Then you have a first interview a 2 on 1 with 2 department managers. If they like you your application gets passed along to the store manager and eiter store manger or one of the assistants will interview you and if they like you they will hire you on the spot and drug test. When you passs that you also must pass background check once all is good your on your way to orienation!
Interview Question – How do you slove problems at work when you cant ask a supervisor? View Answer
Negotiation Details – They let me know what they offer for new hires and my possabilities once i pass probation. They had a wonderful offer so no need to negoiate.
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Front End Assistant at Costco Wholesale
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Livonia, MI – Reviewed Aug 18, 2012
Interview Details – A very easy process. it was a 3 interview process. they ask situational questions and write down what you say. They interviewers were very comforting and easy going. Some of the questions were repetitive but i think they want you to answer all of them in the same manner. Overall compared to other interviews i have been on this was much better.
Interview Question – Multiple interviews with the same managers was very annoying. Answer Question
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Stocker at Costco Wholesale
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Shoreline, WA Oct 2009 – Reviewed Aug 13, 2012
Interview Details – The interview involved two people interviewing. They asked questions that one would usually expect in an interview, cant remember exactly. There was suppose to be two interviews but they were able to hire me the same day.
Interview Question – There was not any question that was really hard Answer Question
Negotiation Details – There are no negations starting out because everyone gets paid the same amount.
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