I applied online through their platform and heard back from them within a few days. The reply was a standardized Email with no reference or point of contact. It felt cold and distant but nevertheless, I wanted to move forward with the process so I scheduled a phone call with their HR. There was only one time available and I was a little concerned, as it was right on time when I finished work that day, so I had to make sure to have left the building a bit earlier that day. On the day of the call, the HR lady called bang on time. I hadn't even left work yet and told her I'm on my way out of the office. It was literally a few minutes because I left earlier to be prepared for the call. The HR lady was extremely rude and impatient. In that short time, she could have introduced herself, tell me about the position, or do other small talk pleasantries as usually British companies love that kind of shallow communication (they apparently do this to evaluate if you are a nice person). The tone set for the rest of the call was awful and unpleasant for me. She asked me a few questions which I found quite demanding (tell me your favourite Lidl campaign from the past 6 months) when in return they couldn't answer any of my questions and it was clear she didn't even read my CV. She was short, cold and disinterested and it came through via her arrogant remarks and long pauses. It was then an issue when she asked me whereabouts in London I lived, so I was honest and told her I was based in East London. She expressed concerns if I could make it to their offices (zone 4 in southwest London) by 8:30 am every morning and just started to be really petty about it. Commuting for an hour or even an hour and a half is pretty standard in London so I had no idea what she was on about. It is after all my problem how I get to work, and all she needs to know is that I can sit in my chair by then. It was just so unpleasant. A few days later I received an automated rejection. I'm glad it turned out that way. Throughout the entire call, I felt highly uncomfortable. Imagine what it would be like to actually work there and be treated like that on a daily basis. No thanks.