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Merchandiser at Costco Wholesale

Accepted Offer – Interviewed on Toronto, ON May 2009 – Reviewed May 06, 2013

Interview Details We met in the relaxed resto (cafeteria) area and was asked if i was ok with certain job aspects that was required. Talked about the hours and answered a few simple math questions.

Interview Question – It was unexpected when they asked if i could carry 50 lbs. It is a minimum requirement to be able to carry that weight for a merchandising positions.   Answer Question

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Cashier Assistant (Front End Assistant) at Costco Wholesale

No Offer – Interviewed in Apr 2013 – Reviewed Apr 05, 2013

Interview Details Sent my application in person in early March. Did not hear back from them, so went directly in store to talk to the cashier manager. She then scheduled me for an interview at the end of the same week. I was told to bring CVs and my references.

The first interview comprised of two interviewers, one doing all the talking, the other writing down the answers that you give onto a form (and barely looks at you the whole time). Interviewer was not very friendly; very stoic, unemotional face the whole time, eyes shifting away when I was talking.

After the interview, I was told that I would be contacted in 2 weeks by phone (if they liked me and wanted a 2nd interview) or by snail mail (if they rejected my application).

I'm waiting for their answer, but I don't have high hopes since I tripped on words a lot at the interview and didn't really explain myself clearly. (I will enter "No offer")

Interview Question – All very generic questions such as:
- tell me about yourself
- what is customer service to you?
- can you describe a time where you felt pressured and what you did?
- how you would deal with an unproductive team member?
- how you would deal with conflicts between you and the supervisor?
- why do you want to work here?
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Service Assistant at Costco Wholesale

Accepted Offer – Reviewed Apr 04, 2013

Interview Details There are 3 interviews, your first two interviews will be with two people, either a supervisor and AM, or two AM's, or AM and a manager. It is fairly straight forward, just show that you are a hard worker and enjoy working with people and taking care of people i.e. customer service.

Interview Question – Please tell us how you would handle an irate or upset member.   Answer Question

Negotiation Details – No negotiation, I believe you start at $11.50/hr (cad)

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Part-time Front End Assistant at Costco Wholesale

Accepted Offer – Reviewed Apr 03, 2013

Interview Details phone screening, then interview with two managers simultaneously, then interview with assistant store manager

Interview Question – What's ethical behavior and how do you use it in your work?   Answer Question

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Produce Stocker at Costco Wholesale

Declined Offer – Reviewed Mar 25, 2013

Interview Details They called me up and we set a time for an interview. They made me wait a while, no big deal, and I was asked to go inside what looked like an office/locker room. There was 2 women interviewing me and asked me basic questions about my education, past jobs etc.

Interview Question – They put me in scenarios and asked me what I would do if I was in those situations. Was not prepared.   Answer Question

Reason for Declining – School

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Merchandiser at Costco Wholesale

Accepted Offer – Interviewed on Burlington, ON Jun 2011 – Reviewed Mar 11, 2013

Interview Details I applied in store by filling out an application form and attaching a resume I had brought with me. I was told they had just finished a round of hiring so it was going to be at least a couple months until I heard from them. True to their word, I heard back about 3 months later and was contacted for an interview (at 6am!). The interview was conducted by one HR representative and one of the morning floor managers. All the questions were pretty standard (what was a difficulty I previously encountered at work, what would I do if there were two important tasks that I knew I couldnt complete on time, etc.) After the interview they called me for an orientation (not specifying that I had got the job). I attended the orientation which involved watching safety videos and filling out quizzes and paperwork. Started working the next day.

Interview Question – Nothing unexpected. They were all basic, standard interview questions   Answer Question

Negotiation Details – Not applicable. They told me that I was hired and that I was getting paid the base wage. Take it or leave it.

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Butcher Associate at Costco Wholesale

Accepted Offer – Interviewed on Brossard, QC Apr 2011 – Reviewed Nov 13, 2012

Interview Details I initially applied on-line and it took about two days before they called me back. Over the phone they mainly reviewed my c.v and set up a time where we could meet at the warehouse. The first in-person interview was with two managers where they asked me various prepared questions about myself and my work experiences. Then for a second interview i had to come in and was interviewed again but this time by the warehouse director who ask me various question about myself.

Interview Question – what is the most negative quality about yourself?   Answer Question

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Department Manager at Costco Wholesale

Accepted Offer – Interviewed on Regina, SK Apr 2008 – Reviewed Oct 21, 2012

Interview Details Short phone interview to see if you are still interested. Then a 3 step interview process, sometimes over a few days, so they can get several different opinions on sets of different questions asked. You are required to submit 2 reference checks, which they do contact.

Interview Question – Tell us about a time where you had to make an ethical decision?   View Answer

Negotiation Details – It was pretty straight forward. They offered the job, I accepted.

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Cook at Costco Wholesale

Accepted Offer – Interviewed on Ottawa, ON Apr 2008 – Reviewed Sep 08, 2010

Interview Details i applied online. they called me for an interview. the main thing was that they liked my resume. i went for the interview and they asked mainly about my future plans at the job. they hired me on the spot.

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Electronics Sales Associate at Costco Wholesale

Accepted Offer – Interviewed on Newmarket, ON Mar 2010 – Reviewed May 10, 2010

Interview Details I submitted my resume after seeing the job posting in store. I was contacted within a couple of weeks and was asked to come in for an interview. Two managers interviewed me and asked me if I would like to proceed by taking an electronics knowledge test. I passed and was contact again by phone and offered the position.

Interview Question – Can you sell electronics?   View Answer

Negotiation Details – The hours and wages were not negotiable.

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