General Management Industrial Placement Review
at Aldi
Placement (10 Months+)
Business Management
Chelmsford
Review Submitted: June 2022
Overall Rating
4.1 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4.5/5
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Skills Development
4.5/5
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Support and Guidance
3.5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
3/5
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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.
Working alongside or with area managers, training on the shopfloor and working with a whole range of people in different stores. Everyday is different!
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
You're given responsibility from day one. You are upskilled to take control on the shop floor and ultimately be responsible for a large experienced team of staff. In your project work you get complete independence in decision making and presenting back. There's lots of opportunities to take your responsibility and run with it!
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Commuication across teams and towards different people. How to run a team effectively and efficiently. Understand store processes more, including managing your inventory and store procedures.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
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?
4/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
You are assigned a mentor before you arrive and usually meet before your first day. You get regular check-ins and they are always there if you need them on the other end of the phone. Towards the end of your placement it becomes your responsibility to catch up often.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
4/5
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?
The culture is very hardworking and focused but expect meals and drinks fairly often. The atmosphere is great and everyone is lovely.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
3/5
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 it! You learn so so much and there's nothing quite like it.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at Aldi
3/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Aldi to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Aldi
Show that you're both professional but friendly and chatty. Expect a more laidback interview and don't be afraid to show off your personality.
