I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Lidl (Raleigh, NC) in Aug 2016
Interview
Group hiring event. Leaders introduced themselves, but never asked the group to give a brief introduction of themselves (could have have a 30 second limit) Good icebreaker. A short video of Company, divided into smaller groups of 5 or 6 for a group exercise. Lunch was provided. Then one on one role play with one of 2 members of upper management and or HR. After all single role plays were done, a list of names were called to stand and were moved to another located. The remaining applicants were told their journey at American Lidl was over. Those who were relocated were having formal interviews through the remainder of day.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Lidl (Gravesend, England) in Feb 2016
Interview
Phone interview, second interview, third with regional manager then an assessment centre. First recruited by a recruitment agency via LinkedIn, then went on to interview with senior management from Lidl.
I thought the interview process was very interesting. It consisted of a group activity, a role play and then a one on one interview. I felt like I did exceptionally well and felt like I was going to receive an offer. After about 5 days I received the dreaded thanks but no thanks. As I reflect on the process I see much of the feedback that has been stated in many of these reviews. Very odd experience. I will be curious to see exactly what these US stores are led by.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do you feel about training in Europe for as long as 6 months?