ALDI USA

District Manager Intern

June - August 2019 • Rochester, NY

What I liked

Work is never the same, everyday can change depending on what happens in the stores. You form a close bond with your mentor, the pairings work very well.

What I wish was different

The hours can get very long.

Advice

Be prepared to have a lot of responsibilities. Start your end-of-internship project early to be ahead of the game. Learn as much as you can and take initiative.

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Sales Associate

August 2018 • Sedalia, MO

What I liked

I love that I am able to work in an environment that supports me being a full-time student and worker. All of the crew works so well around my schedule and they are very accommodating. I loved being able to work with the public and meet so many new people. They are patient and thorough when explaining new tasks.

What I wish was different

Advice

I would like to share that you should work somewhere where everyone is respectful and responsible. I have never met a more supportive team than I have at ALDI.

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Associate

July 2016 - August 2019 • Clinton Township, MI

What I liked

Work wasn't difficult, got to switch projects/tasks frequently

What I wish was different

Management

Advice

Be ready to move and be understaffed all the time

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Store Associate

January 2018 - August 2019 • Philadelphia, PA

What I liked

I liked that I regularly was given a good amount of hours.

What I wish was different

I wish the management was more organized and respectful.

Advice

Good experience for those looking for many hours and that are good with heavy lifting.

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District Manager Intern

June - August 2019 • Webberville, MI

What I liked

- Providing a lot of independence and you can really get an understanding for what the role will be like full time - Get full insight into company processes - Continues to challenge you - Everyday was different at ALDI - One on one mentoring with a peer advisor

What I wish was different

- Great experience overall, but would have loved to spend more time with other interns!

Advice

If you are looking to go after an experience like this one be sure that you are able to hold a strong confidence and take initiative when necessary to go after it!

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store associate

June 2019 • Lemont, IL

What I liked

the pay, the workload, fast pace

What I wish was different

sometimes there are not enough people working

Advice

it is a great job for time management. get a watch and time yourself in everything you do

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Picker

July 2017 • Valparaiso, IN

What I liked

The Pay

What I wish was different

Wish I had more consident hours

Advice

Know it's only temporary

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Cashier

October 2018 - July 2019 • Wilmington, NC

What I liked

I liked the environment and the opportunity they gave me to grow.

What I wish was different

More communication between staff

Advice

To always believe in yourself, even if others do not.

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Shift manager

June 2017 • Willow Grove, PA

What I liked

How understanding the managers are

What I wish was different

Nothing really

Advice

It’s a lot of fast paced labor

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Cashier

July - September 2019 • Wilmington, NC

What I liked

I liked the job experience they provided me with. Definitely helped me grow as a person and helped me handle costumer services frequently.

What I wish was different

I wish the supervisor was more welcoming and helped me feel more confident at the job.

Advice

I would advice everyone that whenever they start a job, having a positive attitude is essential. Also, being respectful to everyone is including pro staff is important despite how poorly they treat you.

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District Manager Intern

June - August 2018 • Webberville, MI

What I liked

At ALDI Inc. I was able to take on a real leadership role rather than the typical busy work interns are thought to complete. During the first couple weeks I was shadowing a District Manager, but during the end of the internship I was able to take the role into my own hands and do District Manager tasks independently.

What I wish was different

The position was my first opportunity to work full time (40-50 hours per week). Not something I wanted to change, just the biggest difference walking in from my previous jobs.

Advice

This position does have a lot of responsibility on the students part, but it gives students great experience outside the classroom and potentially a look at what a future in the business world could be like. Overall great internship, and I would definitely recommend. For students, remember to always be confident and professional in the tasks you complete. You are going to make mistakes and that is okay! Even if you are a freshman (like I was), get out there and start gaining experience talking to professionals at different companies.

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Store Associate

July 2018 • Laporte, IN

What I liked

My coworkers are great

What I wish was different

Better upper management

Advice

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District Manager

June - August 2019 • Syracuse, NY

What I liked

I liked the fast-paced aspect, and that every day was different.

What I wish was different

I wish I did it in the Philly area

Advice

ALDI is a fascinating company and I suggest learning more.

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Associate

June 2018 • Janesville, WI

What I liked

Great compensation

What I wish was different

understaffed

Advice

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District Manager Intern

May - July 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA

What I liked

I enjoyed the people I got to work with everyday as well as the responsibility that came with this internship. From day one I was given responsibilities that most undergraduates do not get to have. I helped run interviews, ran cash audits, as well as being given a project to be completed directly from the Director of Operations. The in-store portion truly helps you to understand their operations as a whole.

What I wish was different

Sometimes due to scheduled vacations/time off you switch around Peer Advisors more than I would have liked to.

Advice

It is a great way to truly get into the full running of a retail industry with great people around you. I would suggest this to any major trying to determine if they want to eventually end up in a management position.

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Store Associate

May 2019 • Grand Rapids, MI

What I liked

Flexible hours, positive environment, and being able to work independently while still working within a team,

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

Have to be passionate and ambitious about giving customers service and being part of a team.

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District Manager Intern

May - July 2017 • Pittsburgh, PA

What I liked

Great pay, great responsibilities, and great insight on all aspects of the company. Fun group of people to work with.

What I wish was different

Advice

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District Manager Intern

June - August 2017 • Webberville, MI

What I liked

You get a full, hands-on experience in operations. You are not doing easy tasks. You take initiative and are helping make decisions for millions of dollars in business. You get to be professional and work as a district manager, but you also get to work in store for 3 weeks to learn about the issues that the people you're managing face.

What I wish was different

I knew going into the internship this would be a demanding job, so I wouldn't have changed anything about the internship. If anything, I would tell myself to be forgiving of myself, because being a great manager doesn't happen overnight and that's why you're in the intern roll, to learn.

Advice

Be ready to work. Be ready to give input. And be ready to make a difference. Aldi doesn't want to be inefficient, slow, or average. They want the best for their customers and employees, and training everyone in the company to work hard and desire the best for one another is how they achieve that goal.

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District Manager Intern

June - August 2017 • Columbia, SC

What I liked

The amount of responsibility I was trusted with and professionalism of the company culture

What I wish was different

More rotation around Columbia stores instead of around all of South Carolina and North Carolina

Advice

Stay positive throughout the entire internship - especially during the in store phase and you will enjoy your time a lot more, also get to know the employees in your store! They're all amazing people

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