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Coles

4.2
  • > 100,000 employees

Coles Reviews

Based on 44 surveyed graduates working at Coles. Read on to get an insider’s view on life as a graduate.
4.2
Based on 44 reviews

Pros & Cons

  • Great management is very inclusive, and team members truly care about your development and growth. There are lots of perks, such as free food and the ability to taste test new stock.
  • Work culture and career progression
  • As a graduate, I am involved in decision-making and feel as though I have genuine autonomy.
  • They value growth and development very highly.
  • Great company culture, many support systems as a graduate to allow you to become a competent and high achieving employee in a short amount of time. allow you to own work right away.
  • The worst thing about working for Coles is that it is easy to burn out because there is so much commitment and responsibility that everyone carries.
  • As a large organization, it can be difficult to adjust and settle in at the beginning.
  • How big the company is, so you really need to make an effort to expand your network and office location.
  • It is a big business to learn
  • Office location

What Insiders Say

7.6
Career Prospects
7.6
Career Prospects
Graduates are guaranteed a position at the end of the program.
8.2
Corporate Social Responsibility
8.2
Corporate Social Responsibility
Coles is extremely focused on sustainability and is doing a range of projects to support it. They also donate significant amounts to charitable endeavors.
8.3
Culture
8.3
Culture
Fast pace at work and willing to help each other. As a graduate, there are a lot of support programs and activities.
8.5
Diversity
8.5
Diversity
I can see that Coles puts a lot of work into making Coles a great place to work for everyone.
8.1
Satisfaction
8.1
Satisfaction
I am always pushed in my role and have had multiple opportunities to lead projects or components of projects from commencement to delivery. My team is very supportive and is continually facilitating learning processes for me to engage with.
8.2
Management
8.2
Management
My manager is always accessible, and they are great mentors. Feedback is frequently given.
7.3
Office Work Environment
7.3
Office Work Environment
It is a very large space, with lots of parking. It has booths so you can attend meetings without additional noise, meeting rooms, and conference rooms. You dress for your day. You can wear your company work polo or dress in smart casual clothing.
8.0
Recruitment
8.0
Recruitment
It was comprehensive, easy and very supportive, with actual graduates attending to answer questions
7.6
Salary
7.6
Salary
Highly competitive pay, but no bonus for graduates.
7.8
Training
7.8
Training
There are lots of workshops available, as well as structured training sessions and forums for graduates, which have been very insightful so far.
8.3
Work Hours
8.3
Work Hours
Coles is very flexible with when and where I work, which is great.
8.0
Sustainability
8.0
Sustainability
Coles is very focused on reducing the environmental footprint with an in-depth sustainability plan to become Australia's most sustainable supermarket.