西瓜视频

HR Industrial Placement Review

by Aldi

Best Student Employer

Rating

4.3/5
  • Skills
    4.8
  • Responsibilities
    5.0
  • Support & Guidance
    4.0
  • Culture
    3.3
  • Your Impressions
    5.0

    Overview

  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
  • No two days are the same at ALDI. During my time I got to experience all functions of HR on offer. While also being a placement 西瓜视频 I experienced what it was like to truly be part of Team ALDI. My tasks were not the same everyday and I had the amazing opportunity of running my own projects independently and as part of a team. I had a lot of ownership of my workload.


    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
  • I have new skills on different software platforms as well as developed skills in using Microsoft Excel. My main new skills are: Public speaking, presenting and interviewing. I have developed the following skills exponentially during the past year: Time management, stakeholder management, attention to detail, resilience, communication and teamworking/collaboration.


  • How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
  • 4/5

  • Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
  • 5/5

    Responsibilities

  • 3. Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
  • I was fully responsible for managing two projects and additionally led a few new initiatives and a campaign development. I proactively contributed innovative ideas, which were implemented and contributed to the success of these initiatives. I committed myself fully to every opportunity I encountered, which resulted in increased responsibilities and further opportunities for growth.


  • Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
  • 5/5

    Support & Guidance

  • 4. How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
  • I had regular weekly check-ins with my manager, as well as guidance from a mentor to support me during my initial transition into this corporate environment. I was encouraged to communicate openly and seek support for various concerns. By honestly sharing my challenges, I was able to benefit from constructive feedback and guidance, which contributed to my professional growth, supported by the ongoing assistance of my mentor, management, and colleagues.


  • How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
  • 3/5

    Culture

  • 5. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
  • It was a fast-paced and highly efficient environment that emphasised the importance of continuous collaboration. Colleagues supported and encouraged one another to achieve shared goals. While being a placement 西瓜视频 can sometimes feel isolating, I was consistently made to feel like a valued member of Team ALDI.


  • How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
  • 4/5

  • How would you rate the social opportunities?
  • 2/5

  • How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
  • 4/5

  • How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
  • 3/5

    Your Impressions

  • 6. To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
  • The placement I completed at Aldi has been one of the most impactful decisions I have made, both personally and professionally. The opportunity to develop my skills and feel genuinely valued has significantly boosted my confidence and created an experience I will always cherish. Leaving the office each day with a sense of accomplishment has been very rewarding, and I highly valued that aspect of the experience.


  • Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how your experience met your expectations
  • 5/5

  • Please rate the future employment prospects at Aldi
  • 5/5

  • 7. Would you recommend Aldi to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 8. What advice would you give to others applying to Aldi
  • Stay true to yourself. I entered this placement without prior office experience, but I believe that my motivation and determination contributed significantly to securing this role. My advice is to put your best effort into your application and give it your all.


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Placement (10 Months+)

Human Resources, Recruitment

North West

June 2025


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