Placement Year Review at Adobe

The Role

1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I had such an amazing year at Adobe, i would recommend it to anyone.

2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Everyone at Adobe treat me like a part of the team, even the Directors. I was always involved in team meetings, outings and nights out.

3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I had weekly meetings with manager who was approachable and supportive in all aspects of the job.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

At times i was very busy, such as when organising big events, while still having my day-to-day responsibilities. However i enjoyed taking on more and more respinsibility and liked to be busy. If i felt the workload was getting too much i could always discuss it with my managers.

5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I was given a lots of responsibility throughout the year, from producing ads to organising Adobes presence at large industry events. I was made to feel comfortable that i could ask for more.

6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I believe my placement year gave me so many skills that will no doubt help me achieve a better degree and get a head start in my career. Not only did i learn skills to use in marketing but also developed my personality enormously and grew in confidence.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

The office could sometimes be quiet but there was always a friendly and open atmosphere. Adobe have now moved to a brand new office which, after seeing the plans and building before i left, i imagine will be amazing.

8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I felt that my job roles were clear and had managers in place for each aspect of it.

9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I was given the same training as regular staff and had the opportunity to do further training in areas i felt necessary.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

• Sports and Social Club
• Subsidised/Company Gym
• Company Parties/Events
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop
• Above 25 days holiday
• Working from home
• Healthcare/Dental

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

It is not common for Adobe to take people on after they graduate but i do believe they would offer a position to the right person, if one was available at the time.

Other Information

12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Adobe only have 2 interns at a time but there are oppirtunities to spend time socially with other colleagues.

13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Rent in Uxbridge was quite expensive, and obviously socialising in London wasnt cheap! The salary was enough to live quite comfortably though.

14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Uxbridge didnt have a very good nightlife but London was so close.

15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Adobe had teams such as cycling and groups of colleagues running marathons etc.

Review 3/3 for Adobe

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