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. I interviewed at Co-op (Cowfold, England) in Sep 2024
Interview
Very brief, was hired in the spot. Applied on indeed and 2-3 weeks later was invited for an interview. The interview lasted approx thirty minutes. Most of the questions were quite basic but I was able to quite easily put together answers.
I applied online. I interviewed at Co-op (Hackney, England) in Sep 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
