Customer Interaction UK/IRL - Marketing Channels & Delivery Print Review
at Aldi
Placement (10 Months+)
Marketing
Atherstone
Review Submitted: June 2024
Overall Rating
4.2 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
4.8/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
3.8/5
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Company Culture
4/5
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Overall Experience
2/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Planning and developing a Weekly Specialbuy Leaflet, making proactive recommendations for content creation, then delivering on these. I also manage our agency partners to ensure the leaflet is delivered to a high standard and within budget. Communciate closely with buying to ensure our activity is aligned with the Specialbuys programme
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, at Aldi you are given real responsible. I was fortunate enough to deliver Aldi's first ever interactive Garden Lookbook which promoted all upcoming Garden Specialbuy's, this further developed my leadership skills and developed my knowledge of the digital world.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Decision making skills, leadership qualities, communication
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
4/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
My direct leader and the team I worked within supported me lots throughout my placement, I was able to turn to them for help and I never felt afraid to ask a question.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
It is very corporate and there is a very clear hierarchy across the whole business. Within the marketing team the work culture is really refreshing and motivating to work amongst.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
4/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
3/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
3/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I really enjoyed my placement, sometimes it felt quite respective but I was really thrown into the deep and given lots of responsibility. Aldi have very high expectations and expect the standard of work to be to a high quality which can sometimes be overwhelming with this being my first corporate job. They encourage you to take every opportunity so my placement has been really positive.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at Aldi
2/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Aldi to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Aldi
If you are looking for a fast paced working environment this would really suit you. You have to be a confident person that seeks to learn and do well. Really immerse yourself within the work and take every opportunity that is presented to you.
