Management Trainee Review

by Aldi

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.1/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    0.8

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my time with Aldi. Although it was a lot of hard work, I was given a great deal of responsibility and got the opportunity to experience the business from all angles.

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

    • The majority of my colleagues were extremely welcoming and friendly.

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

    • I was given regular updates with Managers and Directors which was very helpful. They allowed me to review my performance and grow within the role.

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

    • I was extremely busy on a daily basis. However, I was aware that this would be the case upon starting the placement.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given unbelievable amounts of responsibility. I honestly believe that I would not have been given this amount in any other placement. After the first few months, I was running a very busy store. I was also involved in a project during my time at Head Office that affected the entire region and its operations.

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

    • Due to the varied nature of this placement, I believe that I am walking away from it as a much more employable and confident individual.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office was open plan which meant that all departments could communicate with one another.

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

    • Upon starting the placement, I was given a structured training plan.

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

    • I was given a lot of training and development from the management teams within the company.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 1/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I am now working part-time in a store.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I was kept very busy during the placement. As a result, there was little or no opportunity to socialise. I also had to balance my university coursework with my shifts.

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

    • I was often working so there was not a lot of time to socialise. On placement, you are expected to be fully committed to Aldi.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I was working in a very quiet area.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • No as a result of the area I was placed in.

    1/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Retail

Scotland

August 2013

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