“The missing razor blades” is an assistant store manager job simulation on FinderK.
You work at Corner and Co, an original fictional company, and complete 3 assignments in about 55 minutes.
It is for anyone who wants to practice assistant store manager work. No previous work experience is required.
Role
Assistant store manager
Industry
Retail store management
Level
Early career
Time
About 55 minutes, 3 assignments
Access
Included in Plus
Created by
FinderK
Four weeks of counts show stock missing on high value lines. Find what the paperwork explains, refer what it does not to the right people without pointing at anyone, and protect the shelf and the team.
Read the full brief
You are the assistant manager of a busy convenience store. The four weekly count shows gaps on several expensive lines, and a rumour about the Sunday late shift is already going round. You reconcile the stock from the records, correct what the paperwork proves, and work out what is left unexplained. Then you refer it to loss prevention with facts, not names, and make practical changes on the shop floor within your budget while answering a worried colleague fairly. Automated checks confirm your figures and saved work; your judgement is reviewed against the standard for the role.
What is Corner and Co?
Corner and Co is a fictional chain of convenience supermarkets. Store 214 in Canton, Cardiff, has 18 colleagues and is open 07:00 to 22:00 every day. Stores reconcile high value lines every four weeks and refer suspected theft to a central loss prevention team. This case runs on Monday 16 November 2026. Amounts are in pounds at cost.
Who do you play?
You are the assistant store manager in the Store 214 team.
You run the store with Bethan. You may correct records where the paperwork shows a clear error, move products and spend up to 150 pounds on security fittings. You may not accuse or question anyone about theft, view or share CCTV, or name a suspect to anyone. Suspected theft goes to loss prevention, who decide what happens.
These coworkers are fictional. They may make mistakes, so compare their suggestions with the evidence.
Frequently asked questions
How long does “The missing razor blades” take?
About 55 minutes, across 3 assignments. When the time is up, you get 10 minutes to round up and submit. Pausing stops the clock.
Is “The missing razor blades” free?
No. It is included in FinderK Plus. With a free account you can also do it without grading.
Do I need assistant store manager experience?
No. No previous work experience is required. The listed level is early career.
What do I get when I finish?
You get feedback on each assignment you submit. Completing all required assignments earns a completion certificate. It records participation and is not professional accreditation.
Is Corner and Co a real company?
No. Corner and Co is an original fictional company made for practice. Its coworkers may make mistakes, so check their suggestions against the evidence.
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