Practice 40 Costco interview questions covering membership values, teamwork, and customer service excellence.
Question 36 of 40
What You Need to Know
General
Community Answers

Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
When James Sinegal, the founder of Costco, discussed his experience with his mentor, he advised, "If you have the opportunity to get a mentor, take advantage of it. All of us know somebody who we respect in our lives, and that learning experience is invaluable." Mentorship is a large part of the culture of career growth at Costco. It also showcases what you stand to learn from such experiences and how it fosters the growth of your character. How you answer this question will offer your interviewer insights into the type of leadership that inspires you most and the kind of leader you could potentially be.

Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
"My father. He never called out sick, always showed up early, and did everything he could to support our family. He taught me the value of hard work, thorough work, and attention to detail. He could be critical, and his advice wasn't always great, but it was with good intentions."

Interview Coach
Jaymie
A real coach, not AI. I read every answer myself and write back with personalized feedback.
Typically responds within 24 hours.
0 - Character Count
Prepare for Costco's culture-focused questions that test member-first thinking.
Get StartedJump to Question

Written by Rachelle Enns
40 Questions & Answers • Costco

By Rachelle

By Rachelle