Industrial Placement Review

by Aldi

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my placement, the people in the company are really easy to work with and the professionalism instills a great culture throughout the business. It's very hard work but extremely rewarding.

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

    • The fellow placement students made my year, we supported each other throughout and gave each other advice. The area managers were very supportive and the responsibility we had during the year was great.

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

    • I had a mentor who was more than willing to help me if I ever had any problems. Everyone I asked for help from throughout was willing to give me guidance.

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

    • During store time you do up to 50 hours a week - considering this was a large majority of the year I was extremely busy with little time for social activities. This is where getting along with the other IP's came in handy, as we were all in the same position. Project time was less busy however, giving more time for personal life.

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

    • A LOT. Running stores, completing projects for directors and making decisions throughout the company. I struggle to find people who have had as much responsibility during their placement year as those who work for Aldi.

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

    • Interpersonal skill development has set me up for a successful final year at uni, having the confidence and maturity to contribute in lectures as well as the time management for studying.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Really positive atmosphere - fun was well balanced with professionalism.

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

    • Some aspects of the year were advertised but not fulfilled, this was disappointing however this is being rectified for years to come.

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

    • We were fully trained in the same way those on the graduate scheme were, setting us up to come back as area managers if offered a place.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The offer to come back to the company is offered subject to performance and whether you want the job or not. This is great as security when going back to university and it is great company to work for.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes

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

    • Swindon - relatively cheap

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Not great!

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • If organised among the IPs

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

South West

June 2016

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