I applied in-person. I interviewed at Costco Wholesale in May 2026
Easy interview
Application
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Costco Wholesale in Jul 2016
Interview
I have been applying to costco for 6 years cause I've heard so many ggod things. So i tried applying agian and i actually got a call back the same day and was asked to come in the next day. So standard behavioral interview. After that they seemed incredibly impressed ( i have 10 years retail experience so im way over qualified). They said they would be in touch for a 2nd interview, i got called back for a 2nd interview and did that and said i would hear back with a job offer or they would send a letter in the mail daying i wasnt accepted. Well its been 4 weeks since my 2nd interview i haven't got a call or letter in the mail. I called and they had no answer so it is very unprofessional of costco to make me go through this and not have an answer after 5 weeks. At this point i know i didn't get the job,but at least be courteous and let somebody know away instead of making them wait on glass
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us about a time you had to deal with a difficult customer or situation
Three rounds of interviews. If you're lucky, you'll do two rounds because two managers in the room are two interviews. Then the final interview is with the warehouse manager. Be on time; I cannot stress that enough, as Costco is a very time-sensitive type of position. You only have a three-minute grace period to clock in at your normal hours. Emphasize that you are very prompt and are ready to work through the probation period.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why did you choose Costco?
Tell me about a time about working with a difficult coworker
What was a urgent problem you had to face and what was the result?
3 different interviews with different managers process took a while but actual interviews were quick and easy. Did have to call and follow up a lot in order to keep the process moving.
Pretty standard process, arrive at store location and interview with hiring manager. Manager was prompt and knowledgeable, thanked me for being on time. Asked good questions and gave me room to answer sufficiently.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you rlassess your ability to deal with sudden changes in workflow necessity?