Licensed Optician applicants have rated the interview process at Costco Wholesale with 2.4 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 86% positive. To compare, the company-average is 72.8% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Licensed Optician roles take an average of 10 days to get hired, when considering 7 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Costco Wholesale overall takes an average of 14 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Costco Wholesale as a Licensed Optician according to 7 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 23%
Drug test: 23%
Background check: 19%
Phone interview: 12%
Skills test: 8%
Group panel interview: 4%
Other: 4%
Presentation: 4%
Personality test: 4%
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I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Costco Wholesale (Orlando, FL) in Jan 2017
Interview
applied online, and then got a schedule for meeting.
met with optical manager and then store manager.
There was routine drug test as well as a background check. Whole process was about 2-3 weeks. I did call back to touch base a couple of times because they do get very busy and If you don't hear anything from the agreed contact date don't hesitate to call back.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What attracted you to this company?
What were the responsibilities of your last optical?
Why are you leaving your present job?
What do you know about optical lenses and measurements and how do you handle troubleshooting ?
What do you know about Costco as a company ?
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Costco Wholesale (Commack, NY) in May 2025
Interview
I got a phone screening interview to gauge my interest in the job and to confirm my experiences.
At the actual interview, it was with the department manager and another supervisor. They asked about my experiences, why I want to work there, and several behavior related questions.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Costco Wholesale (Brandywine, MD) in May 2022
Interview
No comment. Each whare house is so different from how the other is ran. It's difficult to prepare for the interview. Just bring credentials and dress to impress. It's best to ask alotbof questions.
I applied online. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Costco Wholesale (Augusta, GA) in Feb 2022
Interview
The interview process was very thorough. You are greeted and met with two managers from the store. They perform a two manger interview. Then, the ask about 10 questions that are scenario based. It was extremely comfortable and had a great experience!