Industrial Placement Review

by Aldi

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my year with Aldi, they gave me a real insight into the company and how it runs.

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

    • Throughout my placement every single department took the time out of their own day to make me feel welcome.

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

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

    • From day one I was given a lot of responsibility, this is what I feel was the best aspect of the placement year. Not only was I given responsibility, I was never in the situation of having nothing to do.

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

    • 4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The skills I developed from my year with Aldi will be with me for the rest of my life, they will help my to complete my final year at University and will assist me in future jobs.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • 3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

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

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 3/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • Throughout my year with Aldi I was based in my home region, so the cost of living was no different to normal.

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

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

    • 3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting, Business Operations, Advertising, Retail Banking, Business Management, Human Resources, Recruitment, Retail, Sales

North East

July 2012

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