Placement Year Review at Adidas

The Role

Role Description

Had to manage a new marketing strategy involving a new pair of trainers where I had to contact new advertising agencies to promote the new trainer. Worked very closely with senior management to complete the task.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Had a lot of stimulating tasks to complete and interacted with a lot of clients and key people in the industry.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Made to feel very welcome and got along with all the employees, not just in the department but in many other departments.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Management were always keen to listen to my views and were very helpful when I needd advice on certain issues.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I was kept busy on most occasions and when the workload wasnt very intense the management always provided me with some thing to do.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I was thrown in the deep end since day one and was pleases that the management trusted me even thouhg I was an intern.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I would like to pursue a career inmarketing and this has definetly helped me get a step ahead, I have a much better CV now!

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Awlays something going on, and plenty of social societies to join.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I knew what I was going to be doing since day one which made it seem very organised.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

A lot of money was invested in me, they even paid for me to go on training seminars.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

• Flexi Time
• Subsidised Canteen
• Sports and Social Club
• Above 25 days holiday

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

They said I have a very good chance of getting a job if i apply again.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

They were always going out to the bars, and I was more than welcome to join them.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

The north west isnt the most expensive of places!

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Manchester is only up the road which has a good night life!

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

★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 2/10

Not many Im afraid, but maybe if you investigate further there might be?

In addition to these questions, is there any extra information you would like to leave about your experiences on your work placement that other students may be interested in?

Very strongly recommend that you apply if you want a career in a marketing!

Review 1/25 for Adidas

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