Area manager trainee Review

by Aldi

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.7/5
  • The Role
    3.2
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    1.3

    The Role

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

    • Although I did not enjoy store time as much as I enjoyed head office, it was very valuable and I gained very useful skills throughout the whole placement

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • The role comes with a lot of respect and responsibility so to an extent yes

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

    • I was not around my mentor for a large proportion of the placement and they were very busy with other things

    2/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I was always extremely busy

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

    • You are given a large amount of responsibility

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

    • It has helped in every aspect of life from my personal development to my studies. Skills such as organisation, presentation, problem solving skills etc

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a positive working environment

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

    • I often found we were not told what stores we would be in until quite late but that it is expected due to changes in demand of stores.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The company invested a lot with the ability to get feedback on the high profile projects that we did

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

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

    • Very appealing, the company offers good benefits for the graduate scheme

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The social scene was not good for the placement students

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • You are so busy you do not have the opportunity to do that

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Did not have a clue, you do not have the opportunity to do that

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

    • Not aware of any

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South East

November 2015

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