How to Answer: What do you know about ALDI?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for an Aldi job interview.
6. What do you know about ALDI?
Why the Interviewer Asks This Question
Be sure to visit the company's website to learn a few critical things about the company such as its history, mission, vision, and current events. If possible, visit a local store so you can familiarize yourself as well.
Start off by sharing that you know ALDI is all about saving families money. You might share that ALDI uses quarters to keep carts neatly in front of the store saving labor costs. You might share that ALDI does not offer shopping bags for free to save costs. You might share that ALDI is only open during favorite shopping hours to keep labor costs down. You might share that ALDI has terrific quality in-season produce offered at low prices featuring their 'Pick of the Week' options. Be prepared to list a couple of facts that you know about ALDI when the interviewer asks!
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Entry Level Example
"I grew up shopping with my mother at Aldi, so I'm very familiar with the store size, structure, products, and customer processes. From a higher level, I know Aldi has been awarded the Overall Energy Achievement Award, the top award for recognition of its approach to using sustainable energy, energy reduction, and reducing carbon emissions. I think the Aldi mission is an incredible one."
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Experienced Example
"I know that Aldi was first started in Germany by two brothers, in the 1940's. It is now one of the largest discount supermarkets, boasting over 10,000 locations across various countries. What I appreciate most about Aldi are the cost-saving efforts your organization takes to pass the savings along to your loyal customers. I look forward to joining such a socially conscious organization."
Written by Jaymie Payne on October 27th, 2022
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