I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Costco Wholesale
Interview
The hiring process consisted of two separate interviews with three different people. They asked run-of-the-mill questions that were not intimidating or difficult. The only part I did not like was the second interview with the AGM (assistant general manager I assume). She seemed as if she had other things to do rather than to be bothered by me. Even with two plus years of tech experience combined with an additional 7+ years of retail sales/management experience combined with my education level I was told that I "lacked experience" and that $13.00 hrly would be the starting pay and she emphasized (very condescendingly I might add) that "EVERYONE starts from the bottom" and that raises are given every 1040 hours worked (roughly a year for a part-timer). What a I felt as though the interviewer was intimidated and just plain rude. I'll continue to focus on studying for my PCAT, graduating in the fall and working for the infusion pharmacy that I'm currently employed with because the myth of Costco's higher pay has been debunked. It would take you a shorter amount of time to become a pharmacist before you ever make it to the $19-$23 hrly range touted by numerous glass door reviews and google searches. Thanks but no thanks. Independent and hospital pharmacies are the way to go. Finish school and look for a better job people. Technicians remain overworked and underpaid in this economy. Costco is no exception.
I applied online. I interviewed at Costco Wholesale (Turlock, CA) in May 2016
Interview
I recieved a phone call and scheduled an interview two days later. I was interviewed by 2 supervisors. The interviewers were kind. They asked a series of questions based on experience and how I handled situations. The interview itself was pleasant and laid-back. Nothing to be too nervous about. They told me to wait for a phone call from their manager regarding a second interview if I were to get it. I enjoyed the interview, now I am waiting to hear back.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me a time you dealt with a difficult customer and how you handled it?
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Costco Wholesale (Kamloops, BC) in Feb 2015
Interview
It was very difficult. The manager doing the interview was not friendly at all. I answered all the questions I was asked. I was well prepared. I was then asked questions about my personal life and work experience. Where I went to school and what my grades looked like. After the interview I was told I would be contacted in the near future.