Was asked 5 generic situational questions - "when did you show leadership" etc. It didn't feel particularly challenging and none of it related to actually doing the job. You got a phone call the next day telling you how you did, when I was denied for a role previously it was just an email.
I applied online. I interviewed at Co-op (Northampton, England) in Sept 2022
Interview
Interview at job location. Met with 2 managers and interview was held in a private space. I was asked several questions about myself, my experience within the role and if I had any questions myself. I was told about the job role and opportunities that can be achieved within this employment.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I was asked about my experience within this type of job role.
What things I’ve experienced within other job roles and how I have handled those situations.
How I’d heard about the job role and why I chose this particular job vacancy.
The Interviewer was very helpful and I felt very welcome. I answered all the questions and felt that I had done well. It was a very pleasant experience. Very good.
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I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Co-op (Bristol, England) in Aug 2025
Interview
Telephone Interview - Basic questions about physical abilities, checking you're okay working with the deceased etc. Explains a bit about what the job will entail. Invited for in-person interview afterwards.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
One question about your motivation to apply for the role.
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