Industrial Placement Student Review
by Aldi
Rating
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Skills
5.0
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Responsibilities
5.0
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Support & Guidance
5.0
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Culture
3.5
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Your Impressions
5.0
- 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
- How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
- How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
- How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
- Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
- 3. Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
- Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
- 4. How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
- 5. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
- How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
- How would you rate the social opportunities?
- How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
- How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
- 6. To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
- Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
- Please rate how your experience met your expectations
- Please rate the future employment prospects at Aldi
- 7. Would you recommend Aldi to a friend?
- 8. What advice would you give to others applying to Aldi
Overview
Working in a store, driving sales and achieving KPIs as well as working on projects that impact the wider business.
Skills
My leadership, communication and team working skills have all been developed through testing them in various business scenarios.
Responsibilities
A high amount of responsibility including running stores, opening and closing, managing a safe, and leading a team of 30.
Support & Guidance
Aldi provided a mentor who helps development, feeding back to help you improve. The other managers at the company also dedicate their time to developing your understanding and skills.
Culture
The culture is fast-paced and at times stressful, but this helps develop a strong culture and team working environment. The individual members of the team are always willing to help and support each other and you.
Your Impressions
The placement was the best academic and professional decision I’ve ever made. The development I can see in myself is invaluable, both professionally and as a person.
Yes
Be prepared to work hard but the rewards are easy to notice and provide a sense of accomplishment.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Retail, Business Management
North West
July 2021
