I applied online. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at Costco Wholesale (La Mesa, CA)
Interview
Got interview almost 2 months after applied. Was called for seasonal position, not for what I applied. Two women interviewers, but not private. In a "break room" with 2 other employees. I was very up front & told them I was not going to be available a certain time frame (4 days) at the beginning of November. One interviewer was very "put off" by this. She said, "Well, not sure how that's gonna go, but we'll see." She continued with the interview questions, but I honestly felt she had already made her decision about me. She told me that the position was anywhere from 0-40 hours a week (that's not too ambiguous)& was mainly collecting carts, restocking & merchandising. When I asked her about the position I applied for, she said "maybe, but probably not-unless you want to work overnight." I asked about the chance of being hired permanently after the holidays and she said, "None-we promote from within-very rarely hire on seasonal employees. You have to start at the bottom." Entire interview took about 10 minutes. Got the "thanks but, no thanks" e-mail the next day.
I applied through other source. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Costco Wholesale (Hartford, CT)
Interview
I arrive at the warehouse and asked a supervisor about a scheduled interview. After some waiting, the same supervisor walked with me to the office. I sat down with the department manager and warehouse assistant general manager. They asked questions and took notes on my responses.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1. How did you hear about this position?
2. What is your availability?
3. Can you tell me a time when you worked in a fast-paced environment?
4. Can you tell me a time when you worked with a difficult person?
Behavioral. Asking why youre fit for the job and why they should choose you. Walking about your experience. Not too difficult of a process at all. 30 minutes tops. They walk down a list of your accomplishments at your last job.
I interviewed at Costco Wholesale (Greater Sudbury, ON)
Interview
3 rounds. first to third interviews were mostly behavioural. basic questions about what you did and how you did it and how it affected the company you worked for previously.