Placement Review at Adidas

The Role

Role Description

Worked for the adidas-Group for 15 months as part of my university degree, spending time in various departments including Order Book Fulfilment, Stock Control, Customs and Customer Services.

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

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Rated 9/10

Really enjoyed the student placement and pursued a career at the adidas-Group as a result.

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

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Rated 8/10

Moved around a number of departments and was always a valued member of the team.

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

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Rated 10/10

A detail placement plan was drawn out by myself and members of management to ensure I got the most from the placement. Management are always available for support and guidance if necessary.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

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Rated 8/10

Always plenty of work to be getting on with, with help always available if the workload got too heavy.

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

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Rated 8/10

Was always shadowing others throughout the placement; however had a lot of important jobs which I was solely responsible for.

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

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Rated 8/10

Gained knowledge and experience of a variety of departments which helped increase my understanding of how a large business like the adidas-Group operates.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

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Rated 8/10

Very laid back atmosphere in which people are trusted to get on with their work.

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

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Rated 8/10

A plan was produced by myself and management to ensure I got the most possible out of the placement.

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

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Rated 8/10

A lot of time was invested in me on each department, ensuring I picked up each role quickly. This allowed me to feel like a full-time employee and not just a student on placement.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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Rated 9/10

• Flexi Time
• Subsidised Canteen
• Subsidised/Company Gym
• Company Parties/Events
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

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Rated 10/10

Stayed on at the adidas-Group part-time during my final year at university and managed to secure a full-time role shortly after completing my degree.

Other Information

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

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Rated 7/10

Plenty of opportunities to meet up with colleagues outside of work. Some arranged by the company, and some arranged by the individual departments.

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

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Rated 8/10

Already lived in the Manchester area so I found the costs of living/ socialising quite cheap.

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

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Rated 8/10

Not far from Manchester which has a very good nightlife.

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

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Rated 9/10

Plenty of sports opportunities and social opportunities arranged by the company.

Review 13/25 for Adidas

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