Industrial Placement Review
by Aldi
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Rating
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The Role
4.7
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The Company
4.0
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The Culture
3.0
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
I have thoroughly enjoyed my placement year, it has been very hard work and requires a lot of commitment but it is the most rewarding job I have done. The company upholds an exceptionally high level of professionalism and everyone has been very helpful when needed.
I have felt valued throughout the year, by both senior management and management below my position. I have felt particularly valued by the other IPs I worked with as well and it was great to have a support network with people experiencing the same process I was undertaking.
Each IP student is assigned an area manager mentor to assist and guide us through the year. I have felt my mentor has been approachable all year and has helped me enormously when I have needed assistance. Management within store have been brilliant and I have felt continually supported.
There has not been a single day where I have not been incredibly busy. I was working 50+ hours a week but I enjoyed being continually challenged. It is possible to be sucked into the Aldi lifestyle but I managed to make time for social activities I wanted to do as well.
An exceptionally high level of responsibility; on the placement programme you are given the chance to take complete control of a store and manage a number of different store teams. I was surprised how much responsibility we were actually given on placement.
I have been able to develop and learn numerous skills that I can take forward in my degree and future jobs.
The Company
There was an enjoyable atmosphere within the office part of the role, but an extremely high level of professionalism is expected. The atmosphere within store was very friendly and the whole store teams were always very welcoming
Very clear structure throughout the year, I always knew what was expected of me and which area of the business I was to be working in.
I had very clear training and had consistent feedback and updates from senior managers.
Company Car
National Travel
Company Parties/Events
Above 25 days holiday
Very, there is the oppourtunity to return on the graduate scheme as an area manager
The Culture
Yes, there has been many opportunities to socialise with my fellow placement students and we have made the most it where possible.
Fine, I was fortunate enough to live at home which made things easier.
Ok, we were always able to go out for dinner, drinks clubbing etc, and made trips down to other cities when we wanted a change of scenery.
Sort of, I made time to join a sports club, but with trying to maintain a social life and working 50 hours a week it is a bit more challenging.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
South West
June 2016
