I applied online. I interviewed at Co-op (Norwich, England) in Sept 2019
Interview
Applied online, did a short situational test and then asked to book a face-to-face interview a few days later.
Arrived and taken to the back office to meet the manager. Lovely informal interview and very relaxed, she prompted me when I wasn't sure what to say and we had a good laugh! Simple questions and easy if you've looked at the pack they email over. Don't forget proof of eligibility and your NI number!
I applied online. I interviewed at Co-op in Jun 2026
Interview
It was nice and smooth and very intuitive. I liked how I had help from the website to prepare for the interview and so I was able to fully explain my previous experience.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Give me a time when you stood up for yourself or someone else
Very impersonal. All done online and the logic between what constitutes a good or bad answer is totally unidentifiable. You would have better luck turning up in person and asking if you can hand in your CV and interview in person instead!
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Very insistent on working as many days/times as possible even if you are studying
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Co-op (Bournemouth, England) in May 2026
Interview
The interview process was very easy and straightforward. The interviewer was kind and made it feel more like a friendly, comfortable conversation than a formal interview. As well as one of the best interviews I've actually had.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked for my availability, as well as experience.