Coles Group Interview: Questions & How to Pass
Retail · Updated 2026 · Interview Buddy team
Coles hires most store team members through group interviews built around its values of customer service, teamwork and working safely together. Assessors are watching how you treat the people around you as much as what you say in your answers.
Expect around an hour with a group of other candidates, a mix of team activities and individual questions. This guide covers the format, the questions you'll face, and how to show you're the dependable, customer-first team member Coles wants.
What a Coles group interview looks like
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An intro to Coles and the role, then a warm-up so everyone relaxes.
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A group activity — a team task, a customer-service role-play, or a short discussion. Assessors score collaboration, communication and a customer-first mindset.
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Individual questions: why Coles, your availability, a customer-service or teamwork example.
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Expect a safety-related question — following procedures and looking out for others matters at Coles.
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Scored on customer focus, teamwork, communication, reliability and safety. Flexible availability strengthens your case.
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How to stand out
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Make customer service the centre of your answers — it's what Coles hires for first.
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In the group task, collaborate and include others; assessors reward team players over individuals who dominate.
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Reference working safely and looking out for teammates — it fits the Coles values.
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Be flexible and specific about availability, especially weekends and peak times.
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Bring a genuine STAR example of great service or teamwork so your individual answers land.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Coles group interview like?
About an hour with a group of candidates: an intro, a warm-up, a team activity or customer role-play, and individual questions on why Coles, availability and teamwork, with assessors observing how you work with others.
What do Coles assessors score?
Customer focus, teamwork, communication, reliability and safety awareness. They want dependable team members who put customers first and collaborate well.
What should I wear to a Coles group interview?
Neat, clean and presentable — smart-casual is fine. Look tidy and approachable, like someone customers would feel comfortable asking for help.
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