Anyone work/worked for ALDI?
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With the sounds of it, both stacking and till work. Indeed it's a job and nonetheless I will take it if offered as I need it to tie me over Christmas.
Easier said then done.
Everyone at Uni used to rave on about the Aldi grad scheme. 40k + Audi A4 to start with, earning 60k after 2 years.
Try getting on the grad scheme if you can!
I'm not a graduate unfortunately. I'm just a jobless bum right now!
Easier said then done.
i suppose, just head down, get stuck in, might make something of it... if not its an experience non the less
You'll be surprised at what it takes to even get a job in a supermarket.
I applied to a supermarket a few weeks ago the steps were:
Make an account online.
Write a personal statement
Fill in personal information such as Name, age, DOB
Write down two references.
Do a 40 question multiple choice attitude test.
Do a 10 question test.
Do a 20 question maths test.
Fill in equality stuff.
All of that for a customer assistant role!
Yes, but I got told that years ago they use to make you be self-employed etc. Want to know if it's still the same case?
Indeed. I had to take a 6 day Customer Service course to just brush up my CV to even stand a chance getting a retail job.
Yea, my application took ages. I had totally forgotten that I had applied and then out of the blue I got an email about it.
Regarding the interview, if it's a group interview then really get stuck in and be the first to offer your answers and opinions. It'll likely be a bit daft, but just enjoy it and come across as confident and likeable.
As for the one to one interview, it's the same really. Just be nice, chatty, confident, give good answers, that sort of thing. Ultimately they want to see you delivering good customer service so just remember that when you act around them.
Wear a suit, and put a tie on.
Thanks for the advice.
Only problem is I don't do ties. Reason being I have a phobia/don't like tight things around my neck.
So going as smart-casual and selling myself will have to do I guess. :/
Everyone at Uni used to rave on about the Aldi grad scheme. 40k + Audi A4 to start with, earning 60k after 2 years.
Try getting on the grad scheme if you can!
Only if you don't want a life. I applied during the hype, went to the interview and got an offer but ultimately turned it down.
Sure 40K is great as a graduate salary but when you're averaging over 80 hours a week and over 100 during the Christmas holidays living in hotels I decided it wasn't worth it.
There are other ways to earn just as much money without working yourself into the ground (Whilst still working hard obviously!). The progression is quick at Aldi but it plateaus fairly quickly. It's alright if you want to do nothing but work for 4 years and turn your CV into solid gold for a career you can't get into straight out of Uni. (If you successfully navigate 4 years on the scheme pretty much anyone will hire you!)
Tesco recently gave everyone a pay rise, basic pay (Over 18 and after working for a year) is £7 an hour. We were given a leaflet showing how much more this was compared with other supermarkets, but I don't know if Aldi were on the list.
Apparently, at Aldi everyone does everything, there's no dedicated shelf stackers or anything, you just move around to wherever is needed. If a delivery comes in, you'll have to go back and unload. At least that's what I've heard.
Apparently, at Aldi everyone does everything, there's no dedicated shelf stackers or anything, you just move around to wherever is needed. If a delivery comes in, you'll have to go back and unload. At least that's what I've heard.
Yeah, from what I got told from the area manager is that everyone gets stuck in. It's the till work I'm not really fond of but it will be one of those things I'd have to work on I guess.