Usually one-on-one or a panel with two area managers (e.g., Front End, Receiving, or Membership). This relies heavily on a standard sheet of situational, behavioral questions. They want to gauge your work ethic, problem-solving skills, and flexibility.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do you handle high-stress situations or managing multiple priorities during a frantic shift?
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at Costco Wholesale (Issaquah, WA) in Nov 2013
Interview
The first interview was a telephone interview between myself and the department manager. The second interview was with the manager and her director. Then this formal interview was directly followed by team member meeting.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time when you wish you'd handled a situation differently