Industrial Placement Review

by Aldi

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.9/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    2.3
  • The Culture
    2.0

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • At times it is very challenging but is hugely rewarding.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • It was very important to earn the respect of your colleagues. But if you are consistent and fair your opinion is always considered.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I was very responsible for my own development. It means you have to be driven to improve but it is helpful to improve in the long run.

    2/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • You are worked really hard but it's great for self development

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • After a short training period I was responsible for running shifts within a store. Then, after gaining some experience I was responsible for large areas of the stores performance, This can mean running a team of twenty people which is a very rewarding challenge. I was then given a project which which was solely my responsibility.

    5/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I have become a lot more driven and organised. Going back to university with my new found work ethic will hopefully put me in good stead for my final year. I have also developed my professionalism and believe I would feel confident approaching any business going forward.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • The culture is very professional.

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Large changes were taking place in ALDI over the course of the placement. This meant the organisation wasn't great and we often had plans changed at the last minute.

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I have spent a lot of time under different people, so this was largely dependent on who I was working for at the time. On average people were committed to developing people.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Above 25 days holiday
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Whilst I have enjoyed the year the Area Manager Role does not appeal to me as it will be hard to achieve a good work-life balance

    2/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • Yes, we were encouraged to live together and it meant we had a similar social experience to university.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Swindon is very cheap, rent was £275/month

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Terrible, but we got very lively anyway

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Nothing provided by ALDI

    1/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

June 2016

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