COS Store Manager Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 5 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at COS.
COS
Store Manager
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral
I applied in early April and heard back for a final interview in early May. The interviewer said they'd let me know in two weeks. I followed up after two weeks, and they needed more time, maybe until the end of May. I sent another email in the last week of May, checking if they could give me an answer by the timeframe, but no response. There's one day left in May, but with no update, I'm left wondering if I got it (I'm assuming I didn't by now). If not, I wish they'd at least tell me instead of making me wait longer.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How would you handle a staff member who isn't performing up to par?
COS
Store Manager
Manager Average Negative experience No offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Group Phone screen Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Group
The interview process involved a phone interview, a two-hour group activity, another phone interview, and then an in-person interview. They really made it seem like a reality TV show, sending emails to keep hopes up and saying I passed to the next level. It took two months of my time. Honestly, they should just interview and give a YES or NO. After waiting two months, I was told on a Wednesday (after my background check cleared) that I'd get a call on Friday. They called on Friday and said NO, thanking me for my patience. Was that Wednesday email really necessary? It felt like a show.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Why COS?
- What are you able to contribute?
COS
Store Manager
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Group Background check Offer
Interview formats
Group Case
The interview process involved a group of applicants working together on tasks. We weren't informed about the 2-hour duration until the assessment was about to start, which caused annoyance and required me to reschedule another interview. There was also a lack of clarity regarding the interview location; it was at a hotel downtown, and I had to ask the front desk for directions. Additionally, I had to pay $30 for parking as there was no valet for non-guests. The interviewers, being from out of town, didn't seem to consider the logistical challenges for local applicants. The overall experience felt inconsiderate and unbalanced, leading me to reconsider my interest in the job. Two weeks later, I was informed I didn't get the position.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How would you address a decline in swimwear sales?
COS Store Manager Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from COS interview reports.
“How would you address a decline in swimwear sales?”
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Across all 5 COS interview reports.