Sales Associate applicants have rated the interview process at Costco Wholesale with 2.2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 76% positive. To compare, the company-average is 72.8% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Sales Associate roles take an average of 20 days to get hired, when considering 29 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Costco Wholesale overall takes an average of 14 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Costco Wholesale as a Sales Associate according to 29 Glassdoor interviews include:
Drug test: 20%
Skills test: 20%
Background check: 18%
One on one interview: 13%
Group panel interview: 11%
Phone interview: 11%
Personality test: 5%
IQ intelligence test: 2%
Presentation: 2%
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I applied online. I interviewed at Costco Wholesale (Warminster, PA) in Sep 2017
Interview
The interview was simple and straightforward. 2 supervisors asked me a series or scripted questions, looking for specific responses. It was about a half hour long and they provided time for me to ask any questions as well.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe how you have handled a dispute with a coworker?
Easy interview, ask the basic questions and seems like they're mostly looking for a team fit. Everyone was very nice that I interviewed with. When you're waiting for the person you're going to interview in the breakroom, the other costco employees were very nice and welcoming. Even wished me good luck!
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What do you do in a situation with a difficult customer?
Great and simple interview,customer service questions.Recruter asked a bunch of scenario based questions like customer service ,sales,rejections,handling complex customers and concerns.Moreover,it was just for 20 minutes .Also,they did offer the position right on the table.
2 Rounds of interview one with a 3 member panel and another with a manager
Questions Asked
Simple questions
Explain previous work experience
Domain knowledge ( Like TV, Electronics,Hardware)
Hypothetical Scenario based Questions