I applied through an employee referral. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Co-operators (Scarborough, ON) in Oct 2015
Interview
Had a brief phone interview where she asked a lot of basic questions.
I was then given a personality test to see if my character traits would be suitable for the job.
I was asked to come in for a in person interview that asked a lot of behavioural questions.
Overall, it wasn't difficult and pretty straightforward.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Co-operators (Toronto, ON) in Oct 2024
Interview
I was referred by an employee. I received the phone interview invitation with HR few days after I submitted application. Then one day after first interview I got moved forward to the second interview hiring managers. Both interviews ask about lots of behavioral-based questions. one day after second interview they notified me that they will conduct a criminal/credit check on me. three Bdays later I received an offer from them. the whole process took around three weeks.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do you identify your coaching need and developmental need?
Tell me about a time you delivered an unwelcomed message to customer.
Why this position? What do you know about this company?
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Co-operators (Calgary, AB)
Interview
- Preliminary phone interview. Just basic background questions.
- Personality test
- Longer phone interview. Lots of behavioral questions
- Background check
- In-person "interview." They didn't ask any questions. They basically just gave me info on the job and said they would be making a decision soon.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What does common sense mean to you? Describe a situation where you used common sense.
Thanks for the time you took to post an interview review with The Co-operators. The Co-operators is a different insurance company. We are part of the co-operative business sector. Our business is built on the values of honesty, caring, hard work, family and community. We are pleased to hear you had a positive interview experience.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Co-operators
Interview
Behaviour interview, takes long time. Depending on the person you are interviewing with, can be easy or hard. Remember to answer questions as 1. the case, 2. your action 3, the result. Use your own personal experience.
Need to dress in business attire for sure.