Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at Cotswold Outdoor Group as 100% positive with a difficulty rating score of 1 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Retail Sales Assistant and rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Retail Sales Assistant and roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at Cotswold Outdoor Group takes an average of 7 days when considering 1 user submitted interviews across all job titles. To compare, the average duration of hiring at similar companies like BlackRock, Inc. is 14 days, Fabricated Software, Inc. is 2 days, and Apple Inc. is 21 days. Candidates applying for Retail Sales Assistant had the quickest hiring process (on average 7 days), whereas Retail Sales Assistant roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 7 days).
I interviewed at Cotswold Outdoor Group (Glasgow, Scotland)
Interview
Very friendly and laid back. Asked me about my previous customer service experience and my passion for the outdoors. They also asked about KPIs, how I would meet the targets of selling extras.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What steps would you take to sell extras such as footwear care to our customers?
I interviewed at Cotswold Outdoor Group (Exeter, England)
Interview
it was a very quick and easy interview process, and the hiring manager created a calm and pleasant atmosphere. They gave a detailed run down of responsibilities and made the demand of the role clear. I was kept up to date with my progress on the job regularly.
I interviewed at Cotswold Outdoor Group (Manchester, England)
Interview
Super chill experience, just asking the basic problem solving experience, outdoor experience etc. just try to come across as a people person, and show that you can be an active listener.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you’ve handled a challenging situation.