Area Manager Industrial Placement Review

by Aldi

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • Loved it. A great challenge!

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

    • I received great support from the area managers I shadowed and my director. I was given tasks which contributed greatly to the performance of the company as a whole which gave me a fantastic sense of achievement at the end of each day.

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

    • I received great support especially from the area managers.

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

    • Each day was extremely busy especially during store time, due to the increase in demand for Aldi products.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • During store time i was in charge of a team of up to 5 people at least 3 times a week :D Great look on my CV!!!!!!!

    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 gained a lot of transferable skills which will definitely shine. The program has stages in which you are trained in all of the departments of the company eg Logistics, Finance and Admin (All these skills on top of leadership skills gained through store time and shadowing Area Managers).The skills gained can definitely be transferred to any field!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was mainly serious work! but the team was welcoming, helpful and fun!

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • 4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I was given all the resources i needed to achieve my tasks. I enjoyed my financial project in which i travelled to the stores in my region investigation inventory control, and ENFORCING COMPANY PROCEDURE!! :D.

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

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

    • I hope to go back!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • 1/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • 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?

    • 4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

October 2012

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