I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at ALDI (Hull, England) in Jun 2018
Interview
Online assessment involving store scenario based questions. Around 2 weeks later was invited to a group assessment consisting of 6 people. We were all asked to introduce ourselves stating our hobbies and interests etc. Then later on were asked to talk more in depth about previous work experience/education. Then we all took part in a group task which involved reading a list of scenarios that could happen in store on a daily basis and then as a group we had to debate which was of highest priority down to least. Then we just had to state how much we knew about aldi and why we wanted to work for them. Tip (Try to lead group discussions and make sure you are always heard)
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at ALDI (Widnes, England) in Jun 2018
Interview
Applied online and went through the whole process of inputting CV details, work history etc. Did an online test which took around 30-40 minutes. The next day I recieved an email asking me to book onto a group assesment at one of their stores - the nearest date was around a month away. I went to the interview on the day, it was scheduled for 8am and 3 of us (women) turned up, but I think a few more were expected as the Area Manager(?) kept going out checking. Started out with a (timed) 5 minute maths test, 10 questions. The others didn't complete it, but I finished in 4 minutes, with the manager giving me a nudge with one question at the end. He then asked us about ourselves, and proceeded to ask us as a group what we knew about ALDI. Then he got us to write our availability, hours and preferred locations. Overall it went quite well. Found out the next morning that I was not going to be considered for a one-to-one interview (the next stage).
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at ALDI (Cork) in Jun 2018
Interview
Online assessment: Easy, multiple choice maths questions and various possible scenarios you would encounter as a store assistant. Took about 45 minutes, hardest part was taking the time to manually enter all your CV and personal info.
A few days later I received an email inviting me to a group interview.
Group Interview: There were eight of us. One person didn't turn up and we were the second group of the day. Interviewer mentioned that he had several groups to meet so competition is tough. Began with introducing ourselves to the group (Tip: Some people rambled on which didn't come across great in my opinion so try to avoid that). We then did a timed 5 minute written test consisting of ten questions, similar to the online assessment. The final part of the interview involved our group being split into 2 teams and listing 11 items in terms of importance after your plane crashes in Canada during Winter. (Example: A pistol, spare clothes, axe, canvas cover, lighter, mirror, chocolate bar etc)
Received an email next day letting me know that I didn't get the position and was quite disappointed as I felt that it went really well. I think the fact that I was a student put them off and the work is very physically demanding and I know I do not come across as someone very strong perhaps? However at the end of the day it was a great interview process and the area manager who carried our the interview was very nice and professional and explain the role, pay and benefits thoroughly.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
You have a 6 and 4 hour shift at the beginning of the week, you then have a 6 and 7 hour shift at the end of the week, how many hours in total will you work?