I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Lidl (Worcester, England) in Apr 2017
Interview
I was invited to the first stage interview. That lasted less than 10 minutes, as they didn't even get my CV or the cover letter that I submitted online. The guy didn't know what to ask me other than what hours I'm available and if I was flexible. I was called to the second interview a week later with his superior who didn't bother to show up at all, so I was given a short work trial (stocking up the shelves) instead. After that, I was sent home. The next day, rejection via email (all correspondence was via email). Disgraceful for a company that has such "high standards".
Very straightforward process.
One person interviewed me and asked a few questions.
Did not last more than an hour, if that.
I had one interview and then an offer was made.
Phone interview and then in person interview. Pretty quick and easy and doesn’t take long to hear back. Questions are pretty standard like ‘why Lidl?’ and ‘what’s your favourite item we sell’. Also a few scenario based questions.
I applied online. I interviewed at Lidl (Cardiff, Wales) in Jan 2026
Interview
Really nice manager and chill atmosphere. Didn't ask me any scenario based questions or any that I had to provide a "star" like paragraph; more focused on how prepared/ committed/ able you are to do a lot of work.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why Lidl?
What hours can you do?
Where can you see yourself working in the shop?