I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Costco Wholesale (Issaquah, WA) in Aug 2017
Interview
Phone call, typing test, one hour in person interview. They mostly asked basic cooperate questions to assess how you reason. There was no talk of my resume that was out on the table.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you make a peanut butter & jelly sandwich?
I applied in-person. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Costco Wholesale (San Diego, CA) in Apr 2015
Interview
If you are an ambitious, energetic person who enjoys a fast-paced team environment filled with challenges and opportunities, you've come to the right place. Our successful employees are service-oriented people with integrity and commitment toward a common goal of excellence. Read on to discover how to pursue employment opportunities with us. Costco offers great jobs, great pay, great benefits and a great place to work.
Merchandising is the lifeblood of Costco, and our business is centered on our warehouse operations. Most employees begin their careers in the warehouse setting, becoming experts in Costco merchandising and operations. The company also offers diverse career opportunities at our Home and Regional Offices in many other areas, such as Accounting, Buying, Marketing, Journalism, Information Systems, and Human Resources, to name a few. Additionally, Costco is dedicated to recognizing and rewarding employees for their hard work and loyalty. In fact, the majority of our management teams are promoted from within.
Today we have Warehouse Managers and Vice Presidents who were once Stockers and Cashier Assistants or who started in clerical positions for Costco. We believe Costco's future executive officers are currently working in our locations, as well as in our Home and Regional Office.
I applied online. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Costco Wholesale (Plano, TX) in Jan 2017
Interview
It was a smooth process! I interviewed with a supervisor and a manager and they were extremely welcoming and friendly. I was able to schedule a follow up interview within the next couple of days and was hired the following week. It has been one of the best places I have ever worked at.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us about a time where you had to act in a moment of duress.