If you're looking to work for Costco, be prepared to bring your A-game!
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Cashier
August 2015 • Hayward, CA
What I liked
Benefits
What I wish was different
Customers
Advice
You gotta love social interaction
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Front end associate
May 2017 • Lake in the Hills, IL
What I liked
Costco shows you what kind of company you should want to work for, they take great care of their employees with a minimum $15/hr wage and great benefits like a 401k.
What I wish was different
More flexibility with schedules for college students
Advice
Use a job like Costco as a fall back, if you don’t get a full time job right a way the pay and experience is good enough to keep you motivated to find that next job.
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International buying
May - August 2019 • Issaquah, WA
What I liked
Costco is one of the greatest companies in the world. I learned all about international trade, did cost analysis, met with vendors, and had lots of professional correspondence.
What I wish was different
Picking up and leaving for a few months was tough, missed my friends, family, and the cost of living near Seattle was expensive. Would’ve like a little more help from the company to get settled in.
Advice
Get out and try everything you can. You never know what you might find you like, and at least you learned something even if you find it’s not something you enjoy.
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Cashier Assisant
June 2019 • Norfolk, VA
What I liked
Always something to do
High pay wage
What I wish was different
My position
Advice
Very fast- paced, make sure you keep up.
Have comfortable shoes, you stand up for a very long time
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Front end
October 2017 • Nashua, NH
What I liked
I liked the people that I worked with. They were always helpful and kind, answering questions and switching shifts and helping with responsibilities. Very human.
What I wish was different
I wish there was more opportunity for growth. I could cross train and learn different skills, but moving "up" takes a very long time.
Advice
Your job is whatever your supervisor asks. It's not just the specific things your title implies.
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Cashier Assistant
July 2019 • Beaverton, OR
What I liked
I really liked the atmosphere that this job brought to my life. Costco is usually quite a busy place so it was nice to stay moving, motivated, and surrounded by fun people.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Front end assistant/cashier
May 2017 • Sun Prairie, WI
What I liked
I was trained in a lot of different areas of the company which broadened my skill set and will help me in the future.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have been able to use more skills and knowledge that I have learned at college in my classes.
Advice
Any job you have is valuable. The experience you gain from working with others and in different environments will help you a lot in the future.
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Costco
June 2018 - May 2019 • St. George, UT
What I liked
The benefits were awesome! Pay was good!
What I wish was different
I wish I had a different position in costco
Advice
Do not work in the bakery as sanitation
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Cart Crew
July 2019 • New York City, NY
What I liked
Relatively lax work environment with very little down time
What I wish was different
The weather, but that doesn’t really fall on the job’s shoulders
Advice
Just do your job and follow directions from higher-ups. It’s easy!
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Front End Assistant
July 2019 • Hudson, OH
What I liked
Working for a company that has my best interest
What I wish was different
Advice
Be ready to work but also make connections
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Cashier
May - August 2019 • Maple Grove, MN
What I liked
I really loved the people that I worked with and I gained a lot of valuable skills!
What I wish was different
Sometimes I wish the hours were a little different because they were awkward at times.
Advice
Doing your best work will really get you far and it won't go unnoticed.
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Night Stocker
April 2017 • Coralville, IA
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
If you don't take classes or have an internship, work! Have so many friends that just take time off and then struggle financially during the school year.
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Front End
May - August 2019 • Danvers, MA
What I liked
Its a fun starting job if you ever want to consider one of the ollowing majors for accounting, markting, and operations.
What I wish was different
I wish I could learn more of the accounting aspect of the store instead of doing front end jobs
Advice
Always be happy around everyone and they will be happy to you right back
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Pm Merchant
August 2018 • Salt Lake City, UT
What I liked
I enjoyed the freedom to work and help the customers, find what they need. It makes me happy to grow and learn an area and be able to help others through it.
What I wish was different
I wish I had more comfortable shoes!
Advice
When working with out a mandatory schedule of what you have to do by the end of the day, make your own check list and hold yourself accountable to the work that needs to be done.
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Front End Assistant
May 2018 • Salem, OR
What I liked
The fast pace of the job, and the demanding learning atmosphere.
What I wish was different
I would have been able to log more hours.
Advice
Always be on your toes.
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Cashier
May 2017 • Laguna Niguel, CA
What I liked
The flexible hours and job security
What I wish was different
Advice
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Cashier Assistant
December 2017 • Camas, WA
What I liked
Competitive Pay
Flexible Hours
What I wish was different
Sundays off
Advice
Hard work ethic required
Always on the go
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Accounting Intern
May - August 2018 • Issaquah, WA
What I liked
The organization itself made it a goal to develop their interns into professional individuals so that when entering the field of accounting we were properly prepared to handle any situation that was thrown our way.
What I wish was different
More exposure to different areas of accounting.
Advice
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Deli Clerk
May 2018 • Maple Grove, MN
What I liked
The people
What I wish was different
Better hours
Advice
Always be grateful for what you have, but be open to new experiences. Never stop looking for a better job.
