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There was a few elements that made me apply for Aldi over other graduate programmes. The structure of the training programme was a big part of it for me. I was able to see where I could go with Aldi at the end of year one and beyond. Then the responsibility the programme offered from the start, along with the investment Aldi put into training their employees were also huge attractions for me.

I joined the Aldi Graduate Area Manager Programme in September 2019, after completing a Bachelor of Science in Food Marketing and Entrepreneurship in University College Cork. My degree was quite varied and I completed modules in food science, nutrition, marketing, retail management and accounting. It brought my love for food and retail together.

A degree in law is essential for a career as a barrister or solicitor, but it can also lead to a career beyond the legal profession.

Designs, plans and oversees construction projects such as railways and roads.

Responsible for the recruitment, training and development of staff; administers salaries, pensions and benefits; and looks after the health, safety and welfare of all employees.