Aldi – Recruitment Tips
For information and to Apply online at https://www.aldirecruitment.co.uk/stores
What Kind of Roles are there in an Aldi Store?
· Store Manger
· Assistant Store Manager
· Deputy Manager
· Stock Assistant
· Store Assistant
· Caretaker
Stages of recruitment
(Please note:- you may as part of the recruitment process have a telephone interview or be invited to an Open Day, Group interview (depending on numbers) this is at the Store Managers discretion – be prepared just in case)
What they look for / unique expectations
· Accuracy
· Efficiency (the roles have time targets, time tests) you will be trained but be aware of these differences to other retailers
· Flexibility (honesty)
· A real understanding of the business – it’s demanding, tough and fast paced
· Previous relevant experience is advantageous
· A strong team player
· Able to use your initiative
· Hardworking
· Supportive
· Helpful
· Able to provide excellent customer services
· A great communicator
· Know what YOU want from the role, really understand the company and its values – is it the place for you to work?
Prepare for the Aldi Application process, because if you are unsuccessful you cannot reapply for 12 Months!
Handy Interview Hints and tips
Group Interviews
Group Interviews are usually a mixture of assessments – so following a general introduction, and company overview you get the chance to demonstrate your strengths in a number of different activities.
The observers will assess you from the moment you arrive, so be alert, smile and be friendly throughout the session; the person greeting you may also be observing you, so remember first impressions count!
The observers will be looking for how you interact with others whilst finding out information. How good you are in obtaining information and feeding this back to the rest of the group. They will observe your communication skills and whether you ask relevant questions and listen.
Group Interviews/Assessments may include:
1. An initial icebreaker
2. Some group activities – these activities are designed to see how you would operate as part of a team.
3. A one to one interview. During a one to one interview you will be asked further questions to try and find out your suitability for the role. You will be asked about your previous skills, knowledge and experience, your strengths your personal qualities and ambitions. There will be specific questions about your availability and flexibility.
Example Group Interview Questions:
· Who are you?
· What do you know about the company?
· Can you tell us about a time you have delivered excellent customer services?
· What are the important elements of teamwork for you?
· Can you give us an example of when you have shown flexibility?
· What is your most physically challenging experience?
· Can you tell us about your most relevant work experience?
· What has been your most challenging experience?
· What are your hobbies and interests outside of work?
· If you were an animal/fruit what would you be and why?
NOTE: Remember you could be ASKED ANYTHING and the task could be anything, these are just some examples to get you thinking and preparing.
Example Interview Questions:
· What are your strengths?
· What skills, knowledge and experience can you bring to the role?
· What do you know about the company? It values?
· Why do you want to work for the retailer?
They may ask you competency based question that require you to demonstrate your skills, knowledge and experience through real life examples – tell a story, the situation, what you were doing, the positive outcome and include all the skills and qualities that you used.
Example Competency Based Questions:
· Can you give an example about when you have worked as part of a team?
· Can you give an example of when you have delivered good customer services?
· Can you give an example of when you have dealt with a difficult customer?
Group Interview Tips:
Listen to instructions and ask questions if you’re not sure
· if you’re in a group everybody else might be just as confused but too nervous to ask
Throw yourself into it
· Make sure you take part and join in with the discussion. If you say or do very little the assessors will find it hard to see your strengths
Be yourself
· Relax, act naturally and show the assessors how you prefer to approach tasks
Include others
· Ask for other people’s ideas and reactions. Don’t interrupt or argue with other candidates
Communicate clearly
· Speak up, but don’t interrupt and keep what you say easy to understand
You don’t have to compete with other candidates
· Each of you is being judged individually. Employers are often looking for more than one person
General Interview Tips:
Dress smartly - be as formal as possible – suits are preferred
Appearance and personal standards matter in most jobs. Show the interviewer how much you want the job by making an effort with the way you’re dressed:
· Avoid jeans, trainers, tee shirts
· Don’t dress for a night out – keep clothes simple
Find out about the job and employer before the interview – KNOW how they are different to other retailers. Know the Aldi ethos and history
The interviewer may ask you questions about the job and their business to find out if you’re really interested in working for them:
· Look at the employer’s website
· Re-read the job advert or description for information
· Visit a store
Think of any experiences or achievements you can talk about
Help the interviewer by being ready to describe examples of:
· Working with others, dealing with challenges, helping customers and achieving success.
· Examples from college and interests outside of work can work too
Listen carefully to questions:
Think about what the interviewer is trying to find out
· Ask them to rephrase the question if you’re not sure what they’re asking
· Answer as fully as possible with examples. Single-word answers make it difficult for the interviewer