Aldi is one of the most sought after employers in the Country. It was ranked No.2 in the Times Top 100 ‘Best Graduate Employers’ for 2017 and is one of the fastest – growing grocery retailers in the UK. Aldi Graduate Area Manager Programme lasts for twelve months.

Applications are open on the rolling basis, however the sooner you apply the better as the vacancies are usually all filled up by the end of Autumn. Below you can learn about Aldi Graduate Scheme, along with details on the application process and the various steps involved.

 

Aldi Application Process

Stage 1: Online Application
Stage 2: Psychometric Tests

• Situational Judgement Test
• Numerical Reasoning Test
• Diagrammatic Reasoning Test
• Verbal Reasoning Test

Stage 3: Video Call / Video Interview
Stage 4: Assessment Centre

• Case Study (ex. Store walk) Store Layout
• Presentation ( 3 minutes presentation, 10 minutes to prepare)
• The Group Assessment – select a CV for a role at the store

 

Aldi Psychometric Tests

Psychometric tests are a key component of Aldi’s Application Process. Candidates are required to complete Situational Judgement Test, Numerical Reasoning Test, Verbal Reasoning Test before they reach the assessment centre. Details on the Aldi’s psychometric tests can be found below.
 

Aldi Situational Judgement Test

Can you work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse team? Do you know how to make your own voice heard in a non-tyrannical manner? The Aldi Situational Judgement Test is a set of questions ( similar to the ones we have just asked you) assessing how you might react to hypothetical events and situations taking place in the Aldi’s workplace.

This will be a litmus test for your values, assessing if they match with the company’s culture. So do you research and try to memorized them by heart ( might come in handy in the future!)

These tests also concentrate on your ‘ people skills’ so, good communication and networking abilities should earn you a few points. Whilst they vary in form, usually, you will be presented with a number of descriptions to which you are obliged to provide an appropriate response from a multiple choice list. Try to be as sensible as you can and use the full capacity of your emotional intelligence!

The catch in any Situational Judgment Test is the high probability of any of the presented answers. We recommend you to think in accordance with the promoted values outlined in the company’s profile, but to really ace it you might want to train your situational- judgment muscles on the mocking Situational Judgment Tests we have designed.

 

Aldi Numerical Reasoning Test

Aldi multiple – choice Numerical Reasoning Test assesses your ability to evaluate, analyze, and interpret numerical information that is provided to you in charts, graphs, and tables. You will have limited time to find a correct answer, so all the calculations such as such as percentages, ratios, and basic arithmetic should be executed quickly and accurately. We know that you can do it, but If you really want to master the Aldi Numerical Reasoning Test – it can be easily learned through our online tests and video tutorials available on the website. Upon the actual sitting, ensure you are in quiet environment, where you can concentrate!

 

Aldi Diagrammatic Reasoning Test

Diagrammatic Reasoning Test will assess your sequence and pattern identification skills, logical thinking! But be careful – it’s easier said than done. You have a limited time to do it – a minute or less per question. The difficulty of questions is also likely to increase gradually.Therefore, good timing is vital.

Questions are comprised of numbers, figures, and shapes arranged in a particular pattern. Your task as the brainy Aldi’s employee – to – be, is to deduce the underlying logic of a pattern and guess what is next to follow.

To know how to correctly identify the missing steps, you need to practice these tests like a demon – so try now, to avoid regrets in the future.

 

Aldi Verbal Reasoning Test

The Aldi Verbal Reasoning Test comprises of a series of paragraphs which you will be required to read and a set of questions matching the information provided in paragraphs. Your answer options will be True, False or Cannot Tell.

The Aldi Verbal Reasoning Test is a timed assessment aimed at checking your comprehension and understanding, during which you will be required to do a fair amount of reading, so make sure you will be sitting them in a place where you can focus.

By testing you with the Verbal Reasoning Tests, people from Aldi want to verify your understanding of the written word, as well as your dexterity when it comes to filtering out the key information from a bulk of the text. Here, please take a moment and imagine a pile of emails residing in your future Inbox, waiting to be read and replied. Not easy, huh?

To get the necessary confidence and speed up things, practice some Verbal Reasoning Tests now

 

Aldi Video Interview/ Video Call

If you are invited for the Aldi Video Interview you will be provided with an access to a platform that will record your responses.

Stating the obvious, you will need a PC equipped with a front-facing webcam, microphone, and good Internet connection to upload your answers on time. Although it might be tempting to wear casual clothes, stick to the formal dress code you would wear for a normal interview. Be professional – consider sitting the test in a quiet environment to avoid any background noise and in a brightly lit room, so people reviewing the video could recognize you.

If you are intimidated by the camera, you can always practice your answers before recording. But be quick – you will have only 30 seconds to master it. Last but not least, remember to look directly into the camera eye!

Questions will be asked in a text format and appear on the device on your screen. At the time, there will be no human being present listening to your answers, so you might find it a bit more easy-going than a regular interview, however, don’t get easily mislead, as you should not only expect competency but also numerical, verbal, and situational questions to be asked.

 

Aldi Assessment Centre

Congratulations, you made it to the last level! Aldi Assessment Centre is made up of two parts – a Case Study combined with an individual presentation and the Group Assessment.

Case Study – the first part of Aldi Assessment Centre usually begins from a store walk that you have expected to do before-hand. While on a visit, take as much time as you need to learn about the store outline. Stay curious – the more observation you make, the better.

Presentation – this has to be 3 minutes long presentation, for which preparing you will get around 10 minutes. The short talk you give needs to be on a topic of your choosing. You can check the full list on Glassdoor.

Group Assessment – most of the time it’s a play role where you and the other candidates in your group have to select a CV for a role at the store. A consensus between all of you should be reached through a discussion. The assessors will be looking at your progress and asking questions. In a nutshell, prepare yourself for a good half hour of a hard debating.

 

Application Process

 

Links

https://www.aldirecruitment.co.uk/graduate/