They do a set of 3 interviews, escalating from manager to supervisor and then to assistant general manager. If you are lucky they will do all three interviews in one day but it can also be a multi day process. There will also be a drug test.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What does great customer/member service look like to you?
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Costco Wholesale (Issaquah, WA) in Aug 2025
Interview
Fast. Got in quickly after applying. They had a few interview questions and then set up a second interview and moved to the main manager and it was the same. A couple hour orientation after two shorter interviews.
I applied online. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at Costco Wholesale (Pleasanton, CA) in Mar 2025
Interview
Interviewees hang out in the break room before the hiring manager comes to get them. The hiring manager and shift lead asked STAR questions about previous work experience. Both were kind and easy to talk to.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time where you made a mistake at work, and how you handled it.
its okay just tell them your availability and other things you do so far so good the interview went good next day they hire you to be part of their team