I applied online. I interviewed at Costco Wholesale in June 2015
Interview
I got a call and was told the interview would be on Monday. I came in to find out the managers were in a meeting and I may wait for more than an hour, I found it very odd but I waited. An assistant manager got to me and told me the interview was on Sunday and that I made a very bad first impression, I told him I know what I was told but he refused to believe it because "They would never say you have an interview on Monday we have meetings then" or something along those lines. Incredibly bad logic for why the wrong word can't come out of someone's mouth. He said if I wanted I can interview with someone anyway so of course I did. Not surprising I didn't get an offer
Lesson learned, when scheduling interviews confirm dates.
Costco: I've applied at many retail stores and most of them have sent me email confirmations for interviews. I would appreciate a system where I actually have documentation for these sorts of things. I understand this is an isolated incident and doesn't happen that often but job seekers are generally applying at multiple locations so email confirmations for interviews are useful anyway.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Generally just "are you ok with this, that" and "I have this question about your experience" sort of things. Two people there so it apparently counted as two interviews even though only one talked.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Costco Wholesale (Mississauga, ON) in Oct 2023
Interview
Simple, basic behavioural interview. Asked why I should work here. As well as my strengths and weaknesses. Asked why I would be a good fit. Asked about prior experience. Asked my availablity.
I applied through other source. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Costco Wholesale (Portland, OR) in Apr 2018
Interview
I would like to apply for this job as cart pusher because I really need a job, need to earn my own money, need to do my own savings, etc. And need to but my self a car.
The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Costco Wholesale (Euclid, OH)
Interview
Sat in the food court and asked questions related to your current job. I was interviewed by 2 employees. They read off a paper of questions. Just be yourself and don't be nervous and you'll get the job!