IP Student Review
by Aldi
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.7
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The Company
4.7
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The Culture
4.0
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
I thoroughly enjoyed the vast majority of my placement.
I felt extremely valued by my colleagues.
There were times where I was given more support and guidance than others, but overall what I received was great.
I was constantly busy, there's never a time were you will be doing nothing.
I was entrusted with running a store, employing staff and taking on important projects amongst many other responsibilities.
The responsibility and knowledge I gained were incredible.
The Company
In store, it was a very fast paced environment which could be particularly challenging during busier times. In Head Office the atmosphere was more laid back, however you were still fully expected to complete your tasks and, at times, it was just as mentally challenging as in store.
It was extremely organised as you follow an agenda which covers the entire year.
They invest a lot of time training you so that you are fully knowledgeable on all the areas that your job role covers.
Company Parties/Events
Above 25 days holiday
Very! Aldi offer a fantastic graduate scheme to those coming straight out of university.
The Culture
Due to the nature of the placement, the social scene wasn't a huge focus (I don't think it should be anyway as you are there to work!) however, I attended Christmas nights out and lunches with management.
Due to living at home for the duration of my placement I had to drive to and from work every day, which was quite costly. However, Aldi pay very well so it didn't amount to much of an issue.
I lived at home so did not experience the nightlife in the area I worked in.
Again, due to the nature of the business, it really depends on what department you are in at what time so the only situation in which an opportunity would arise would be if the department you're in have an ongoing project that would require their attendance out of work.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Business Operations, Retail Banking, Business Management, Customer Service, Retail, Sales
Scotland
April 2014
