How to Get a Job at Aldi
Founded in 1946, Aldi is an international grocery chain with over 2,000 stores in the United States. Due to the company’s growing popularity, entry-level applicants and workers with prior retail experience opt to go through the Aldi hiring process. The business staffs its stores with part-time and full-time cashiers, stockers, and other store associates.
The Aldi Interview Process
For those wondering how to get a job at Aldi, there are a few different ways to start the process. You can visit the Aldi website and apply online through the job portal, visit a retail location and apply in-store, or attend an Aldi open house interview event.
Aldi interviews are usually a multi-step process. For most positions, candidates go through a phone screening stage before moving on to two or three face-to-face and/or group interviews. If you’re asking, “How long is the Aldi hiring process?”, it varies depending on store location, department, and team, though can take several weeks.
What is the Aldi Video Interview?
Another possible step in the Aldi interview process is the company’s video interview. Some locations, positions, and physical restrictions require that hopefuls submit a pre-recorded video of themselves answering Aldi interview questions. In addition, Aldi group interviews may also occur over a live video call.
How Do I Pass an Aldi Interview?
Applicants need to prepare as much as possible before their Aldi interview. Researching the company and its practices can help you make a better first impression. Also, consider looking over the Aldi job interview tips available on the company’s website for an in-depth glance into what they expect of applicants.
What Should I Bring to an Aldi Interview?
Aldi recommends arriving to your interview with copies of your resume, a pen and notebook, and a list of questions to ask the interviewer. It’s important to only bring the items necessary to complete the in-person Aldi interview.
Phone Interview
Prior to your first in-person interview, Aldi conducts a phone screening to get a feel for you as an employee. Aldi telephone interview questions are straightforward and typically address your availability, work history, and what you know about the company. However, those applying for positions in management may encounter more specific questions.
Face-to-Face Interview
At this stage, candidates attend multiple in-person interviews with various supervisors, managers, and team leads. During these meetings, the hiring team asks questions to determine if you’re the right person for the job. Many face-to-face Aldi interviews include situational questions that gauge how you would respond in day-to-day interactions with team members, customers, and management.
What Happens at an Aldi Group Interview?
During an Aldi open house event, recruiters watch as candidates perform a series of group exercises. These can include physical, logical, mathematical, role-playing, and other tests to demonstrate your ability to perform the job. In some cases, the recruiting team also asks interviewers to interview each other.
Aldi Job Interview Questions
While the initial Aldi phone interview questions are straightforward and focus on work history, the Aldi interview questions in group and face-to-face meetings may differ. A few examples of questions you might receive during your Aldi job interview include:
- Why do you want to work at Aldi?
- Where do you see yourself in five years?
- Do you have any experience cashiering?
- Do you have any questions for me?
Emphasize Your Skills and Abilities
Putting your best foot forward is key to standing out at an Aldi job interview. Be sure to describe previous work experiences during a phone interview, highlight your strengths in a one-on-one meeting, and solve problems as a team in a group interview. Presenting your best self during each stage of the Aldi interview process can increase your chances of landing the job.
Dress for Success
Since the Aldi interview process involves multiple interviews, it’s important to make a lasting impression during each. Make sure to remove any facial jewelry aside from earrings, practice good hygiene, shave, cover any visible tattoos, and check your clothing for rips or holes.
What Should You Wear to an Aldi Interview?
Aldi promotes professionalism throughout its workplace, so wear business professional attire to your interview. For men, consider a suit jacket, dress shirt, tie, dress slacks, and polished shoes. For women, a blouse, dress pants or dress, and closed-toe dress shoes are appropriate options.
ALDI Stock Clerk Interview Video
Listen to a former employee discuss the interview proceess in the video below.
Video Transcript
Interviewer: Please describe your job title and primary duties.
ALDI Employee: Stock was my basic duty, but if I wasn’t having nothing to stock, I had to find something to do, like push a broom, go outside and get the carts, help people take their bags out to the car.
Interviewer: What was the work environment like?
ALDI Employee: I got along with everybody. The only thing I did was just did my job. And the people were great, so I had no complaints. I left there because I started going to college. It was a good environment for me. I liked it. It gave me a lot of work experience around older people. It was great.
Interviewer: What was your favorite part about working there?
ALDI Employee: I liked what I was doing. I wasn’t trying… it was an easy job to me. I was young, so I just did what I had to do and got paid for it.
Interviewer: Please describe a typical day as an employee.
ALDI Employee: I would get there right when they opened up. I would go and take the trash out, then I would tear boxes down, break boxes down. Then after that, whatever needed stocked on the shelves, I would do that. And basically once I got done with that, it was freelance. Go outside and pick up paper in the parking lot, get the carts and put them in the right places. That’s about it.
Interviewer: How would you describe the application and interview process?
ALDI Employee: It was a basic application: name, address, hours, work experience. I sent it in, and they called me two days later. I came in, talked to them. They said they’d give me a call. They called me like three hours later to tell me I could start the next day. He asked me what day I could start. I said I could start tomorrow, and I was there.
Interviewer: What questions did the interviewer ask during the job interview?
ALDI Employee: “Do you want to work?” Yes, I did. It was a simple application process. Also, don’t get caught taking nothing. If you see somebody taking something, report it to the manager. Stuff like that. But it’s just a simple, basic process.
Interviewer: What other advice would you give to a job seeker looking to gain employment?
ALDI Employee: Just be yourself, do you job, be patient, and be courteous.
orobosa says:
l just recieve a call today from Aldi,that l have an interview next week,could you please help me with the likely question and answer and what to wear. thanks
Rajni says:
hi i just got a call from aldi and idon’t know which kind of qustion they may ask. can u tell qustion and how to repley the answer
schrodinger says:
Why is it that Aldi only accepts applications at their job fairs? I work part time for minimum wage and no benefits and trying to support my husband who was laid off almost 2 years ago. Aldi doesn’t pay much but it’s more than I make now, and they offer health insurance which we don’t have since my husband got laid off. I can’t seem to get time off to attend the hiring events and my applications won’t be considered at any other time. What can I do?
TIM says:
Well, Aldi is a very competive job to get. I went to the job fair once and didn’t even get a call back. That was back in 2008. Now 2011, I got expereince from working with Crowne Plaza as a Front Desk Agent. Few days ago, I’ve attended a job fair on March 08th, 2011 in MN. They told me that they called me by friday if they want an interview. Today is Wednesday, March 09th, 2011; the following day, They called me for an 1 on 1 Interview. Hopefully, I can Ace the interview since I know there are other strong candidates too. I’m nervous but at least they give me an opportunity to sales myself such as (personality, work expereince and education) to them. Once I’ve complete the interview, I’ll write more. Lol.
usmaan says:
can you send me a application form to my house please, i would like to work at the new branch in Edgebaston
Roxi says:
I put an Application on May 3rd here in Florida and heard nothing. How long till they start hiring usually???? Maybe its because I never ran a cash register before and I`m in my fifties they will not hire me. They are opening in June 2011.
How long does it take to hear anything though?
Paula Crumbley says:
is there a drug testing at aldi
Christiane says:
I had just found out about this side and it might be to late for me to get an answer from you since my interview as a shift manager is tomorrow, I am pretty nervous due to the fact that i don’t know what type of questions they are going to ask for a shift manager position , i normally freeze at interviews, I would greatly appreciate it if i could find out what questions they might ask . I have seen the common questions on here which some of them might be asked, i guess i am just a nervous wreck lol, even if you don’t have any specific questions for a shift manager interview just wish me luck Thank you
LBell says:
Can anybody tell me what kind of questions they ask in an interview for a cashier at Aldi’s? Thanks
Lanita says:
Never had a job
Mark says:
can anyone tell me how good their health benefits are?
bob says:
what kind of drug testing does aldi do
Tosha Tshinkoma says:
Hi, I’m 18 years old and I’m looking for job. I would love working with ALDI
thanks
aldihopefull says:
I had interviews in 2012 with aldi UK, started out with me handing in my cv at a local store, I then got a phone call 3 days later from the area manager and had a short 5min phone interview. She asked me if I was still looking for employment, what I do in my spare time (hobbies etc) and what days and how flexible I am with my hours. She then told me to come to a 1to1 interview at my local store 4 days later. When I arrived 10mins early she hadn’t arrived yet so was asked to browse the store. 10 mins later she and another man introduced themselves to me and took me into the store office. She gave a short speech as to who she was and also the man gave the same (he had just recently been employed by aldi and was following the area manager for training) I then had to give a short speech about myself, hobbies etc. Then the questions started. I was asked things like What are your strengths, What I knew about aldi stored, What was different about aldi to other retail stores, What I noticed was different to aldi staff than another staff. I was also asked if I had any weaknesses, I replied that I didn’t think I had any as I always put 110% in everything I do. Also was asked when the worst time I let a customer down. I again replied I’ve never let a customer down. Questions like these are sort of trick questions. Don’t answer with anything negative with any question given. When the interview was over she explained the next process would be a 2hour walk around and shift with the store manager to see if our personalities fit and If I could cope with the pace, and physical side of the job. Hope I get it 🙂
Md. Bahauddin Khan says:
Some of my house hold groceries I buy from ALDI regularly. It is a good, gentle, well organized store. It’s location is also good. It’s products are extraordinary, always fresh & quality. I like aldi. I am working in another well-known chain store as a cashier/sales associates. But I am interested to work in aldi. Please send me a application form. Thanks.
PGod says:
I have just had an interview with Aldi after applying for an Assistant Store Manager position in the midlands, UK. I have to say it was one of the most disappointing and rushed interviews I have ever had in my life. The whole thing was done and dusted within around 5 minutes. No reference was made towards my past work history, and they seemed to care very little about the experience I already had as a team leader. Then they kept telling me that I would have to start as a Store Assistant (they prefered to promote from within), and work my way up. My response to this was, why advertised externally on your website for this position? I felt cheated and under valued to be honest. I gave as good as I got, stated the position I was interested in, and then was ushered out the door. It felt like all they were doing was recruiting bodies for the shop floor, and not interested at all in outside people with experience.
Massive let down….
Lau says:
Hi I have an interview on Friday (20/04/2012) and was just wondering on the bst plac to find background information and example answers about questions they ask as I am nervous 😐
Ms. Brown says:
I went to an Aldi Hiring Event that was advertised in the newspaper. At the Hiring Event, my application was taken along with my application and cover letter. A few hours later, I received a call from a member of the Aldi Hiring Team that they would like to interview the following morning. The following morning, I had the interview that asked basic interview questions, dates/wages/duties of my previous jobs, and whether I had anything on my background screening that should be noted prior to it being run (Be truly honest about this because if you lie you will immediately be rejected for employment). After this interview, I was called 20 minutes later and scheduled for a second interview that same afternoon. That is in one more hour! I will be sure to come back and update this to let you know how the process goes. Thank you!
Ms. Brown says:
As I advised earlier in my previous comment, I’m returning to this site to provide an update regarding my Aldi Application and Interview process. The second round interview involved a member of the Aldi Hiring Team and an Aldi Manager that described the duties and requirements of the position. During this round, I was questioned about my previous work experience again, asked to specifically describe my duties and responsibilities at my previous employer, and asked to describe my most physically demanding job since at Aldi you will unload a truck in the morning, stock the products, then cashier for incoming customers. After the second round interview, I was given a New Hire Packet and sent to another member of the Aldi Hiring Team to fill out a release form for a background check and fill out a form with my shirt and jacket size in the event I would be hired. Even though I was given the New Hire Packet, I was told after that same interview by the Aldi Hiring Team Member, that if my background check was acceptable and no other applicants provided more optimal feedback than myself I would then be contacted by phone the next day for the job offer. Thankfully, I did receive that call the next day! I was offered the position, advised to complete a drug screening at my nearest Quest Diagnostic, and then given the date of my orientation along with time and location and given my start date for employment. I was advised again along with my job offer that the background check still had not been completed and that my offer would still be dependent on the results of my background check. I’ve completed the drug screening (which I know is drug free:) and now have completed the entire hiring process with Aldi. I hope my comments and experience have shed a little more light on what one should expect when applying to Aldi! Best wishes to any and all on your employment seeking endeavors! Thank you!
Nicolle says:
Can I ask where you are located and when was your hire date? (Month and year). I have just gone three interviews with aldi and got hired assuming my background check comes back good. That was one week ago and I haven’t heard anything. On pins and needles!!
Mrs. S. O. says:
Ms. Brown,
I also went through the same process. Group interview, 1 on 1 interview and a 2nd interview all in the same day in less than 2 hours. I was told that I would receive a call back after 5 days from the store manager and its been 12 days so far. According to what I’ve been told by one of the shift managers at the store, it could take up to 3 weeks. Still awaiting the call in hopes that I am offered the job. The process just seems longer than I expected. But all in all, i’m thankful that I was offered both interviews. Praying for the best to everyone who is applying. Never give up hope. I’m sure that it will all be worth it.
Best regards.
Christian says:
Hi. I work at an ALDI in Clarion and I just wanted to let everybody applying for the job know some things. The first is, if you are applying, the positions (IN STORE) are cashier, shift manager, store manager, and district manager. There are no stocker position, no stock clerks, nothing special, as the cashier will have to do all of this. This is vital for the job and pay. Don’t expect to have this job for a “go to work, go home, get paid” kind of job. You have to love what you do. This job is a passion. You love your team, you love your job, and you work hard.
alyisha says:
how many interviews would you have to go through before being asked to submit to a drug test?
jacqueline says:
If I work for aldi’s and I wanted to adopt a child will they help pay part of the fees
Dianne Starr says:
I would like to apply for a job at the new Aldi on New Garden Road in Greensboro, NC 27410 and would like to know how I go about this.
I tried to apply online with no success.
Audrey says:
How long does it take for Aldi to get back to you after your drug test and background check? Will they let you know if you fail?