First Stage Telephone Interview - It was with a lady from a recruitment company who would pass on the information to Lidl. Lasted about 25-30 mins. Quite an simple process, asking general questions about Lidl and why I want to work there etc... Asked about moving locations within the UK and how I would feel about that. Next stage is a group assessment centre.

I applied for the role and I was immediately sent online application questions which included situational and personality questions. After three/four weeks I was invited to a telephone interview, I was told before the interview that the questions would be based on why I want to work at Lidl, why I want to work in retail management and my passions. I was told a week later that I wouldn't be progressing through the programme and when I requested feedback I was told this was because I didn't have enough professional leadership experience. I was annoyed at the interviewer for failing to ask me for further leadership examples which I could have easily given them. I personally believe the interviewer I had did not fully understand the difference between leadership and management.