General Management Placement Student Review
by Aldi
Rating
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Skills
4.5
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Responsibilities
5.0
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Support & Guidance
5.0
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Culture
3.5
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Your Impressions
4.7
- 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
- How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
- How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
- How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
- Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
- 3. Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
- Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
- 4. How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
- 5. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
- How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
- How would you rate the social opportunities?
- How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
- How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
- 6. To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
- Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
- Please rate how your experience met your expectations
- Please rate the future employment prospects at Aldi
- 7. Would you recommend Aldi to a friend?
- 8. What advice would you give to others applying to Aldi
Overview
The role involves entering the business at the base level and through managing a store team, gradually gaining an idea of all the skills involved in becoming a full time area manager for Aldi. The second half of the business is more project based and you are responsible for investigating a potential business opportunity and presenting findings back to the operations directors.
Skills
Mainly people and management skills, as you become responsible for leading a store team of approx. 30 people. Communication, organisation, and time management also become extremely important in the project role as you often work independently and are required to meet deadlines.
Responsibilities
The Aldi placement throws you straight in to a position of responsibility. You are instantly made to feel like a valuable asset to the business and given autonomy to make decisions, which requires you to be committed and passionate about the role.
Support & Guidance
At Aldi, all trainees are given a direct mentor who offers constant support throughout the year. You are also asked to attend regular progress/personnel meetings with operations directors who show a genuine interest in your wellbeing and progression through the placement.
Culture
Aldi has a very professional and almost 'old school' business culture. The atmosphere is pleasant and colleagues are supportive however expectations and output are extremely high and it is a very fast paced environment to work in.
Your Impressions
The placement was extremely challenging and there were days that tested my resilience, however in terms of my personal growth, development, and career opportunities I couldn't have asked for a better placement.
Yes
Make sure you are aware of what you are signing up for as this placement certainly isn't for everyone. Present yourself as someone who can achieve results independently, but also be a team player and offer support and guidance to those around Never be afraid to ask questions as you will gain the most respect by being someone who is willing to learn and challenge themselves.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Retail
North East
July 2021
