I applied in-person. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Co-op (Cockermouth, England) in Sep 2016
Interview
Discussion about CV, response to scenarios given by interviewer e.g. reaction to long queues. Your ideas of what a good attitude and work ethic are. Discuss hours and pay, see if you are able to work early mornings, late nights and weekends
One stage interview with the store manager. Interview was a casual conversation with some formal performance indicator questions looking at how previous experiences would play into the role, and then opportunity to ask own questions.
Star style questions which are used to ask you about a situation , a task , an action , and a result as well as some general questions about your experience
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Speak about a time you faced a challenge and how you dealt with this
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Co-op
Interview
Relaxed, more of a conversation about the role and expectations as well as the expected shift patterns for the position. Then a few more role related questions at the end.