I applied online. I interviewed at Co-op (Southampton, England) in Sept 2023
Interview
When you first apply for a position at the Co-Op you will need to take a short 10-minute test which will determine if you would be a good fit for the Co-op. If you pass this stage you will be invited to an interview which will last for one hour and you will be asked 8 questions in total ( you may be sent these before your interview so make sure to plan your answers) the first three questions are not scored and ask about yourself and your general knowledge of the position and Co-op. Then, the next 5 questions are scored and tend to ask about a situation you have been in and what the outcomes were.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Can you describe a time when you had to form a relationship at work?
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.
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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!
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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.
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Question 1
They asked for my availability, as well as experience.