Informal, ask questions that you are sent prior to the interview to prepare. Ask about availability and your current circumstances eg. if you are a student etc. and if you have previous retail experience.
I applied in-person. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Co-op (Newcastle upon Tyne, England) in Jan 2019
Interview
Questionnaire from in the store was the first step. Once filled out, had a meeting with the store manager. Just general questions about why i would be the right fit etc.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What strenghts do you have. Are you good with customers
I applied online. I interviewed at Co-op (Hackney, England) in Sept 2025
Interview
irl, casual, they asked me a series of questions about why i want to work here, how have i been in situations where i had to display the co op values, and how would i be a benefit to the store
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
how have you been in a situation displaying a co op value
Easy, really nice people. Enjoyed the process and they were really lovely, and the staff were really kind. They were looking to find me a place and fpund me one in a different store
