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Kieran Jawanda
The University Of Queensland6 months agoHi, I was wondering if all online applications are seen by the business I apply for and if you send out automated rejection emails even if your application wasnt seen. Also if you could help me understand what the difference
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Vanessa Lewy
Coles Group5 months agoHi Kieran,
Apologies for the delayed response. Was your enquiry in relation to a Grad job application? As the process depend on the type of role and Program. All applications are reviewed and assessed on our selection criteria. Our Grad
...Elaiza Rizel Mondaya
Deakin University6 months agoHi,
I want to apply for the Store Support Centre Graduate Program 2023, that i'm aware starts in Feb. Hence I want to know if I'm eligible to apply if my final exams ends in Feb and will only get
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Vanessa Lewy
Coles Group5 months agoHi Elaiza,
Thank you for reaching out and apologies in the delayed response.
The selection criteria for the 2023 SSC Grad Program will be that you'll need to have completed your degree by the Feb 2023 start. Based on your
...Kayla Smith
Southern Cross University9 months agoHi,
Where is the discovery centre located? Will it be run online or in person with covid restrictions?
Thanks Kayla

Vanessa Lewy
Coles Group9 months agoHi Kayla,
Thanks for reaching out. The Discovery Centers will be held virtually this year, more information will follow post Video Interviews.
All the best,
Vanessa
sanyam pradhan
Federation University Australia9 months agoCan i work more than 20hrs a week after i have completed my studies and have already graduated but still in a student visa?

Vanessa Lewy
Coles Group9 months agoHi Sanyam,
Thanks for reaching out.
As part of our Grad programs eligibility criteria, we require our applicants to be either a Australian Citizen or have Permanent residency at time of application. This will then allow Graduates to work without
...Brodie Scrivener
Bond University9 months agoHi coles I went for a job and it says
Thanks for your interest in a job at Coles!
I don’t know what to do now. I haven’t gotten any emails or anything so I’m confused.
If you could help that would be
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Vanessa Lewy
Coles Group9 months agoHi Brodie,
Thank you for reaching out.
If you are referring to applications for the Operations Graduate Program, I have checked and can't seem to find an application logged under your name. Are you able to advice when you submitted
...Satpal Sidhu
Western Sydney University9 months agoHi,
I am trying to apply for the Coles Operations 2022 Graduate Program but when I click on "Apply", it says that the site can't be reached or that the application has already closed. On your page, it says that
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Vanessa Lewy
Coles Group9 months agoHi Satpal,
Thank you for reaching out, the application close time was 5pm (AEST) yesterday. However, if you would like to apply please send us your email address to [email protected] within the the next 24 hours and we can
...Anonymous
9 months agoI was just wondering roughly how long a group interview would take. Thank you :)

Vanessa Lewy
Coles Group9 months agoHi there,
The Discovery Centre stage which includes a group interview takes approx 3 hours. The group interview itself will take approx 30 mins.
Kind Regards,
Emerging Talent team
Anonymous
10 months agoI would like to work with Cole’s .Can you please let me know the job description and visa conditions for any part time jobs or internships at Cole’s
Thank you

Vanessa Lewy
Coles Group10 months agoHi Saroja,
Thank you for reaching out, applicants are required to have either PR or Citizenship for our Graduate programs. If you are however interested in other opportunities with Coles, I recommend visiting our Careers page https://careers.colesgroup.com.au/ for roles
...Alexandra Romanyk
RMIT Universitya year agoHi,
When will candidates progressing to the next round for 2022 Coles Graduate Program Expressions of Interest be notified?
Thanks!

Vanessa Lewy
Coles Group10 months agoHi Alexandra,
Apologies for the delay, if you are referring to the EOI for our Operations Gradate Program we are hoping everyone who has registered is notified by early next week.
Kind Regards,
Emerging Talent Team
Diana Bonvini
a year agoDear Team,
I would like to know whether you will be offering any graduate/internship positions in Adelaide, South Australia, in the areas of communication / administration.
Kind regards,
Diana

Vanessa Lewy
Coles Group10 months agoHi Diana,
Apologies for the very delay response, we don't have any communication / administration based Grad or internships based in SA. However we are going live shortly with our Operations Grad program if that is something of interest, locations
...Nuwan Ranaweera
Queensland University of Technology3 years agoHi, I am looking for an internship in respect of accounting in Darwin. Could you please help me on this?Thank you.

Coles Group
3 years agoHi, Unfortunately we do not currently offer internships and all of our Store Support Centre functions are based out of our Melbourne office.
Anonymous
3 years agoHey I am an international student in the last semester of my studies and about to get full working rights in Australia as I am applying for Permanent residency.
1. Being an international student Can I apply for the graduate
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Coles Group
3 years agoHi, You need to have your permanent residency at the time of applying for the Coles graduate program. Applications will be open again early March 2020.
Tomika Scibilia
Western Sydney University3 years agoHi,
Your graduate program page states you are currently hiring for all business streams, however on the vacancies page it only displays the operations stream for Victoria. I am wondering when the legal stream for Sydney will be listed?
Thank you

Coles Group
3 years agoHi, Applications will not be open again until early March 2020, all functional roles are based out of our Melbourne Office.
jenny goldsmith
Queensland University of Technology4 years agoHi
Could you please answer a couple of questions that I have.
1. is there any advantage or consideration given to current employees of Coles when they apply to the graduate program.
2.is there a different process to apply for the graduate program
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Coles Group
4 years agoHi Jenny, if you have worked for Coles you are at an advantage because you already have an understanding of the commercial/ retail processes of the business; however all candidates have an equal opportunity at getting into the program.
...Mohit Kumar
La Trobe University4 years agoI want to internship ,can you guide me how to do that

Coles Group
4 years agoHi Mohit,
Coles currently does not offer internships. We have a graduate program and applications for this program will be open in February so keep an eye out on are Coles graduate careers page for dates.
jenny goldsmith
Queensland University of Technology4 years agoHi
can you please tell me when the next graduate program applications will be open
thank you
Jenny

Coles Group
4 years agoHi Jenny, thank you for your enquiry. We will be taking applications again in February 2019. Kind regards, Coles
Evelyn Goh
Curtin University4 years agoHi im a year 2 student from Curtin University and im looking for an internship in Marketing roles. Am i eligible to enrol for an internship in coles?

Coles Group
4 years agoHi Evelyn. thank you for your enquiry. We do not currently have an internship program at Coles; however if you are in your final year of your degree you would e eligible to apply for our graduate program.
...Rahul Naik
Monash University4 years agoCan an International student with a specialisation in Supply Chain Management apply for the graduate program?

Coles Group
4 years agoHi Rahul. In order to be eligible for the graduate program you need to be an Australian citizen or permanent resident at the time of applying for the program. You also need to have a minimum Bachelors degree
...Sunaina Pogalva
University Of Tasmania4 years agoHi,
I have a query in regards to the opening application for feb 2019 intake. Is there any possibility to apply for this intake??

Coles Group
4 years agoHi Sunaina applications for our Feb intake have closed however we will be opening applications again in Feb 2019 for our August 2019 program. We look forward to your application. All the best, Coles
Henry Yu
Monash University4 years agoDo you value students more who undertake an honours, than those completing a traditional undergraduate degree? I am thinking about pursuing honours in economics and would love to get your thought on the issue. I have ambitions to work somewhere
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Coles Group
4 years agoHi Henry. We value all experience; however to be eligible for the SSC graduate program you need a minimum bachelors degree and for the Ops program you need a minimum diploma. If you fulfil the minimum requirements you
...DHARANEE ANNAPOORNA PUSHPARAJAN
Monash University4 years agoHello,
I am interested in applying for Coles Graduate Programme.
I completed my Master in Banking and Finance in Monash University- Caulfield and have a Degree in International Business Administration in Northwood University - Michigan and currently studying CPA.
I
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Coles Group
4 years agoHi Dharanee, in order to be eligible for the graduate program you need to be an Australian citizen or permanent resident at the time of applying for the program. You also need a minimum Bachelors degree for the SSC
...Pavittar Kaur
University Of Tasmania4 years agohi there,
I have query regarding Feb 2019 graduate intake. I completed my Master in Business Administration (major in accounting) in Dec 2016 from UTAS and currently working at Coles. Am I eligible for Feb 2019 graduate intake??
regards.

Coles Group
4 years agoYes you are, we will be probably opening applications up again around August.
Harrison Lilwall
Queensland University of Technology4 years agoGood afternoon, I am a full time industrial design student. I currently work nightfill at Coles but need more hours to support my uni studies. Can I be employed at 2 Coles stores to boost my wage?

Coles Group
4 years agoYes you can, I suggest contacting your P & C manager
Brendan Haran
Deakin University4 years agoGood afternoon,
I would like to learn more about the Coles Graduate Video Interview, please. Would you mind assisting me with more information?
Thank you

Coles Group
4 years agoHi there Brendan, the video interview will take you approximately 15 minutes to complete. You will have 30 seconds to introduce yourself and there are 3 questions. You will have 30 seconds to read each question and 90 seconds to
...Ellysa Shea
University Of South Australia4 years agoHi there! Is it possible to apply for the SSC program and also the Operations program? Thank you.

Coles Group
4 years agoHi, yes you can apply for both but you need to do them separately, please note , applications close on Sunday 1 April.
Thanks