I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Co-op (Edinburgh, Scotland)
Interview
Easy application process which involved an initial form with basic info and a short online assessment based around potential scenarios with customers.
I was invited to an interview exactly a week after the initial application, with the store manager. As this was my first job interview I was very nervous but they were very friendly and put me at ease. You are asked a couple of "ice-breaker" questions, five behaviour questions (the usual "Tell me a time when you..." sort) and then are asked about availability and told info about shifts.
Overall a good experience.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me a time when you held valuable information and used it to help others
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.
