General Management Industrial Placement Review
by Aldi
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.2
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The Company
3.7
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The Culture
2.4
- 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
It's a roller coaster. The most stressful thing you'll ever do, and the most rewarding at the same time. It's tough, but if you can make it through the hard times, there's plenty of amazing times.
It varies. You rotate a lot across different departments and meet many different people in different environments. The company makes an effort to create a culture where all people feel valued.
My mentor has coached and developed me an unbelievable amount over the last year. All mentors are different, the one consistent factor is that they are generally very impressive individuals.
Extremely busy. Don't expect to be sitting around doing nothing. Expect to get stuck in.
An insane amount of responsibility. It's a real opportunity for the ambitious. From managing a store to meaningful project work - dealing with millions of pounds. You'll feel like you have the world on your shoulders. It's a great opportunity... if you can handle it.
Haven't finished my degree yet. But you will see I have seen a real improvement in the following areas: Organisation Efficiency Confidence Communication People skills Public speaking Management Team skills Honestly the list probably goes on.
The Company
Professional and friendly. It's an enjoyable place to be. Lots of Directors around all of the time so it's a serious environment too.
Aldi is an extremely well organised company. Although it varies from department to department, the overall process has a clear structure. When you do experience disorganisation, it'll be jarring and unexpected.
The company does invest a lot in your training. But they also expect you to be pro-active. There won't be my h room for excuses, which is fair enough because there is plenty of opportunities to learn.
The potential to become an Area Manager straight out of University.
The Culture
There is a professional culture, which will leave you tentative to take social risks.
Relocated. Cheap area though.
You may not find as much time to enjoy the nightlife as you used too. Although you experience weekends when you get to head office, don't get too used to them because they aren't a perk of the Area Manager role.
If you are proactive in seeking these activities out, some activities do occur.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Business Management
West Midlands
July 2018
