Communications Industrial Placement Review
by Aldi
Rating
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Skills
5.0
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Responsibilities
5.0
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Support & Guidance
5.0
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Culture
4.8
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Your Impressions
5.0
- 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 placement was split between two teams. In internal communications, this could be from writing articles, creating videos and organising internal events/campaigns. In external communications this involved assisting on crisis, proactive and regional comms. In addition, I was also involved in the consumer team which covers a range of tasks including press releases, broadcast opportunities and PR events.
Skills
Throughout this placement, there are a wide variety of skills you develop. This includes your interpersonal skills, organisation and project management.
Responsibilities
Yes! From the start of my placement I was given lots of responsibility. From leading campaigns and projects to being responsible for broadcast opportunities and influencer gifting. Aldi definitely have a lot of confidence in their placement students, only by receiving this much responsibility if has allowed me to develop both personally and professionally.
Support & Guidance
There was an in-depth training plan when I joined Aldi, this lasted around 6 to 8 weeks - there was constant catch ups throughout this period. Throughout the rest of the year, I have regular catch ups with my manager, the support and guidance Aldi offer is beyond your professional career. They really prioritise developing you as a person so you gain the most from the year.
Culture
Overall, the culture at Aldi is really positive. Everyone has been very supportive and welcoming since I joined.
Your Impressions
It has truly been an incredible year. I never expected to be given so much responsibility, and I’ve learnt more than I could’ve imagined. I have met some very talented individuals along the way who will definitely remain friends as I head back to university. If I could turn back time I would do it all again!
Yes
Make sure you have a genuine interest in the company and in the industry - this will allow you to have a stronger application, and have passion in the work you produce
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
PR & Communications
West Midlands
June 2023
