What Josh thinks...
Josh Thaxter From Lancaster University Studying Management Position Industrial Placement student
What was the interview process like? The process was very thorough and quite pressured. There were tasks to test your teamwork and communication skills, and then a series of psychometric, numerical, verbal and non-verbal tests. After that, I had an interview with the MD and another Director, which gave me the chance to express my personality. How much responsibility were you given? You get a great deal of responsibility. After six weeks of in-store training, you’re an Assistant Manager, with the keys to a £multi-million business. You’re responsible for the staff, customers, ordering stock and sales.
In the stores there’s a positive, family atmosphere – everyone sees the store as their business, so they all pull together.
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WWW.RMP.GD/ALDI What was the atmosphere like in your team? In the stores there’s a positive, family atmosphere – everyone sees the store as their business, so they all pull together. Working in a team with the other Industrial Placement students was really good because we could share experiences and learn from each other. How promising are the graduate prospects? The placement gives you a definite advantage when it comes to applying for the graduate scheme. You skip some of the application process – although you still compete on merit. And with the experience and skills you learn, you should be able to get a job, even if not at Aldi.
Where has your experience exceeded your expectations? I think your expectations are set very high from the off. Aldi tell you that you’ll be running a store after six weeks – and you are. But I wasn’t expecting the respect I got. You‘re not just in the role of an Assistant Manager, you’re treated like one.
@RateMyPlacement Aldi gave me lots of responsibility and after 6 weeks I was opening up the store. I certainly didn’t expect that! #managermaterial The Top Undergraduate Employers 2014 | 61