Industrial Placement Student Review

by Aldi

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • The Placement is very well structured and offers the chance to spend time in store along with various departments across the Company so the Placement is always interesting and enjoyable.

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

    • Spending 6 months working in the same team in store means that you are able to build strong relationships and have constant support from more experienced members of staff.

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

    • During my store time I had constant contact with my Store manager and Area Manager, who would support and guide me along the way. Regular reviews are set up across the year so I could receive feedback and guidance.

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

    • During the Placement I was always very busy on a day to day basis, it requires a great deal of hard work, but it is interesting and meant that i was never bored.

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

    • I was given a great deal of responsibility. As an Assistant Manager of a Supermarket, I frequently ran shifts and was responsible for various Store Assistants working at that time.

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

    • The training involved was very thorough and the nature of the Placement meant I was able to build on a variety of skills that will assist me in completing my degree and securing Graduate Employment. It gives an insight in to the way in which the Company do business and can be beneficial to candidates hoping to secure a place on the Aldi Graduate Scheme.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The people at work were always friendly and easy to work with.

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

    • The work placement was always well structured. A plan was given on the first day which highlighted exactly what I would be doing for the year ahead.

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

    • The Company invested alot of time into my training and development.

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

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

    • The Aldi Graduate Scheme is rated as one of the highest in the UK so future job prospects are very good

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The Industrial Placement Students within my region would regularly go out for dinner and socialise outside of work.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • The cost of living was reasonable.

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

    • I did not get a great deal of oppourtunity to experience the nightlife due to the nature of the work.

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

    • The Industrial Placement Students regularly went out after work and socialised.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

North West

June 2014

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