I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Lidl (Great Yarmouth, , , England) in Jul 2013
Interview
Go on the Lidl website, then careers, then look at the vacancies. Fill in the form and upload a CV. I was notified within a week of application that I was to be interviewed.
I turned up at the store in a suit. This is important at a place like Lidl as appearance is everything! They ask you a few questions about yourself and the main one that they ask to catch you out is "Why Lidl?". Make up your own answer for this and prepare for it because it WILL be asked.
I was then asked to attend a work trial which is basically stacking some shelves for 20/30 mins. I smashed a jar of mustard on mine but I still got the job. I was called the next day explaining that they wanted me. I then attended my first shift where they asked me for my sizes for uniform, to fill in the contracts and to do all the necessary paperwork for pay etc.
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Question 1
As I said earlier, the hardest question to answer is the "Why Lidl?" question. This is designed to put you on the spot. You need to prepare for this question in advance otherwise you probably will feel awkward and this is where they say yes or no to employment.
Asked about availability as I was a university student, gave me a scenario of situations happening in store and asked how I would priority each one, asked what my favourite Lidl item was
I interviewed at Lidl (Newcastle upon Tyne, England)
Interview
Took 10 mins interview with a manager and a supervisor. Basic questions however really stressful but overall good experience not hard questions just very particular. Employees all seemed nice. Was told I’d receive a call within a week if I was accepted however didn’t receive one so
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Lidl (Novi Sad) in Apr 2026
Interview
My experience with this company was very poor.
I initially applied for a position and was contacted by phone to confirm my interest. After that, an interview was scheduled, which I confirmed and attended as agreed.
However, after some time, I received an email stating that I did not attend the interview and that my application was considered withdrawn — which is simply not true, as I was present and completed the interview.
I reached out to clarify the situation and had to wait almost a week for them to investigate what should have been a simple mistake. When they finally responded, I was informed that I was not selected for a sales position in a city I never applied for.
They apologized and explained it was a system error — but at that point, there had already been two major system errors during my application process.
Overall, this was a very disappointing and unprofessional experience with a company that presents itself as organized and a desirable employer. Unfortunately, my experience showed the opposite.
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