ALDI looking for fresh meat (graduates)
ALDI Australia is looking to hire a fresh batch of graduates for their insanely popular program.
The German retailer’s graduate program is inundated with applications each year thanks to the attractive $92,000 starting salary, a company car and iPhone, as well as five weeks annual leave.
Successful applicants will undertake a comprehensive program over a two-year period while rotating through the exciting challenge of the business.
“Our graduate jobs aren’t easy but the greater the challenge, the greater the reward,” their website reads.
“You’ll have exposure to serving customers on registers, managing sections in our distribution centre, undertaking site meetings with our property team, and developing your skills as a leader - a career achievement you can be proud of.”
Applicants who succeed in their training will take on the role of an Executive Manager, giving them the opportunity to run up three-to-five stores.
Peter Slaven recently completed the program and is now an Executive Manager of Store Operation in NSW.
“I was prepared for a lot of observation and structured training, however I was pleasantly surprised with how hands-on ALDI’s graduate program is,” he told news.com.au.
“During the program I worked in three cities and over 30 stores, building relationships with close to 500 people. No two days are the same and I learnt to adapt quickly to constant change and I am still learning new things every day.”
ALDI group director of human resources and projects Hayden Rydberg said the program attracted people from all walks of life.
“It’s an opportunity for ambitious future leaders to hit the ground running in a supportive environment where you will learn directly from industry leaders, all while accelerating your career with a rewarding and dynamic retail business,” he said.
Applicants must be in their final year of study or recently completed a master’s degree in any subject.
Applications for ALDI's 2023 graduate program close on Monday March 28, 2022.
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