Process Overview: The interview process at Aldi began with a CV submission, accompanied by a set of general questions, such as "Why Aldi?" and "Why this position?". This was a straightforward start, allowing me to showcase my interest in the company. Pre-Recorded Interview: The second stage involved a pre-recorded interview, which I found quite challenging. Candidates are given only 30 seconds to read and prepare for each question, followed by a mere 60 seconds to respond. Many of the questions were complex, requiring detailed answers—such as "What skills can you bring to this position?" and "Can you describe a time you worked with a difficult stakeholder?" Unfortunately, I found the time constraints unrealistic, as I was frequently cut off before I could fully articulate my responses. Final Interview: After the pre-recorded interview, I was invited to a live interview with the hiring manager and another team member. This experience was particularly stressful. The interview felt more like an interrogation, with rapid-fire questions that often interrupted my responses. It seemed that the same questions were being asked repeatedly in slightly different ways, which added to the overall tension. Also, the job was advertised as £32 - £46k, I was asked on several occasions what my salary expectation would be, I stated the higher end of the pay range. It was only in my final interview they informed me every new employee must start at the lowest pay range - this is very misleading and a huge waste of peoples time, had I known this I wouldn't have continued with the recruitment process. Conclusion: In hindsight, I’m relieved that I did not receive an offer. The lack of consideration, professionalism and interview etiquette during the process gave me serious concerns about the work environment at Aldi.