I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Costco Wholesale (Lakewood, CA) in Jan 2013
Interview
I came in for an initial interview and met with two managers and the Human Resources representative. My interview lasted about 15-25 minutes and after being approved to go on to the next step I was given a drug test. After passing the test I was given an initial training date.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What makes you prepared for the customer service this job requires?
During the interview there were standard questions about availability and experiences. A unique aspect about the interview is they did a suprise oral drug test on the spot. The interview was conducted by a supervisor and a front end manager.
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Question 1
Can you name an example where you faced a difficult challenge and can you explain how you handled it.
Average interview, They asked about things you would normally be expected to see in an interview. The whole thing was about a 20-30 minutes process but sometimes can go either shorter.
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Question 1
Tell me about yourself and why do you want to work here
very quick and to the point. contact with hiring manager was easy and directions were clear. took a moment to get a upper management to the interview but this was the busiest location in the state. overall it was a good experience for me.
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If I was willing to learn other departments and procedures?