I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at COS (Bristol, England) in Mar 2017
Interview
Applied online then a couple of weeks later got a call inviting me to an assessment day.
At the assessment day there were 5 other candidates. Firstly we had an ice breaker where we had to draw 3 things that described ourselves and why we wanted to work for COS.
Second task we were given a situation where we had to prioritse tasks individually then discuss it as a group and come to a unaminous agreement. It really is common sense just make sure you read the sheet ***properly***, if you've already worked in retail it'll be easy for you.
Third task we had a group styling exercise where we had to design a shop window for Spring/Summer, just make sure you understand the brand asthetic, look at a current store front and look at how they style garments on the website.
Finally I had a one on one interview with the store manager which felt more conversational basic questions about my plans, long term/short term goals, holidays etc
All in all, it was pretty relaxed and fun. Just make sure you really understand the brand and do your research.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Basic sales asisstment retail questions:
What are the current trends in fashion?
How would your collegues describe you?
Name a time you've gone above and beyond for a customer?
How did you resolve a situation with a difficult customer?
Explain a time you had to put forward an idea in a team, how did that go?
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at COS (Milan) in Nov 2025
Interview
Colloquio telefonico confusionario, audio pessimo da parte del recruiter. Per il resto molto tranquillo, caos a parte il recruiter è stato molto empatico e disponibile, ascoltando attentamente e rispondevo con sincerità a tutte le domande del caso
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Se fossi disposta a lavorare subito (periodo festivo)
I applied online. I interviewed at COS (London, England) in Sept 2019
Interview
Assessment centre:
- Split into groups of two candidates, asked to pick out garments from the shop to style a fictional customer
- Asked to come up with an animal that best describes you
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why COS?
Present the reasons behind your chosen garments.
I applied online. I interviewed at COS (Geneva) in Aug 2019
Interview
Annonce en ligne, puis formulaire à remplir sur le site, puis on est appélé par le management, on m'explique le poste, le taux proposé, si je suis toujours intéressée on fixe un rdv et je peux venir avec mes documents papiers.