Retail Degree Apprentice Review

by Lidl

Rating

6.9/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

Customer assistant - putting stock out, helping customers, serving customers, general cleaning...

8/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the interactions with different colleagues as in store and apprenticeship. Good to see how people are developing as well as myself and compare. Overall, knowing the progression helps to enjoy this more.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Organised to the most part, as long as management aid in the programme.

8/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Training and apprenticeship support is on offer and available which is good.

8/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

6/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

5/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

5/10

9a. Would you recommend Lidl to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I find Lidl to be a good working environment and Lidl are good at the little things of recognition which makes me feel valued, so I feel I would recommend a friend to give Lidl a try.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Lidl?

Go into it with an open mind, be ready to work fast, and be ready for early mornings.