Sales Associate applicants have rated the interview process at COS with 2.7 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 67% positive. To compare, the company-average is 59.7% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Sales Associate roles take an average of 12 days to get hired, when considering 6 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at COS overall takes an average of 19 days.
Common stages of the interview process at COS as a Sales Associate according to 6 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 31%
Group panel interview: 23%
Phone interview: 15%
Drug test: 15%
Background check: 8%
Presentation: 8%
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I applied online. I interviewed at COS (Vancouver, BC) in Jul 2017
Interview
The interview process was 2 brief telephone screenings. Then I was invited into the store for an interview. There was only one interviewer. I found that she appeared, cold and unfriendly. I really made an effort in my answers and my appearance. She made me feel uncomfortable, that I shouldn't really be there. I am so dissapointed at this awful experience as I love the COS brand. I no longer shop there in Vancouver but instead enjoy the stores in the UK and Europe when I am back visiting, which is also a much pleasanter experience. After the interview I find it awkward to shop there.
Interview questions [3]
Question 1
How would you deal with a difficult customer and what would you do to improve their shopping experience?
I applied online. I interviewed at COS (Toronto, ON)
Interview
The interview process was average. It was a group interview so you have to answer questions in front of other people. I also had a style an outfit. It was fun.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Which celebrity would you go to dinner with and why?
It was a assessment setting with a group of people. We went through a series of activities which tested styling, merchandising and teamwork. Assessors prioritised communication and learning as well as flexibility.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Please arrange these items into a suitable display
I applied online. I interviewed at COS (London, England) in Jan 2025
Interview
very quick and technical there were many activities such as group exercises, evaluation, and much more. Overall positive experience and one tip i’d give us know your information about the company