I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Lidl (London, England) in Feb 2021
Interview
After successfully completing the online application (including online tests), I was invited to a phone interview. Next stage involved a face to face interview with two area managers. A relatively straight forward interview for experienced retail managers, who can demonstrate their skills and achievements confidently. I was asked to firstly present my SWOT analysis, that had been completed prior to the interview. After that, a series of general (CV + experience) and competency based questions. The final interview was conducted by the head of sales and an area manager. Again - not tricky if you're a charismatic and experienced retail leader who can demonstrate some good achievements.
Lidl are looking for hands-on leaders with a natural ability to engage and motivate members of staff in order to improve store's figures whilst keeping operational costs to a minimum.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you deal with an underperforming deputy manager, how did you improve the store's results, tell us about a project you had to undertake and deliver change.
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Lidl (Sala Consilina) in Apr 2026
Interview
Colloquio effettuato da remoto con Recruiter del centro direzionale di Molfetta. Molto stimolante con domande su di me, sulla mia giornata tipo e sulle mansioni che svolgo presso l'azienda in cui lavoro attualmente.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Come reagirei di fronte ad una problematica specifica che si verifica in store
Formal laid back to the point quite easy over all very generic basic questions that you would get in any other interview. Wouldn’t recommend place to work very poor structure no support by your line manager
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Lidl (Birmingham, England)
Interview
Difficult and challenging. Corporate. You will be asked lots of questions and those things you will never do. The interviewers seemed arrogant. Great pay but they will work you to the bone.