Placement Review at Adidas

The Role

Role Description

I was working in the Management Accounts quarter dealing with forecasts, budgets, consumer sales & costs.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I really loved working for such a big company and one that I like to wear and know off. I felt proud to say I worked for the company as it has such a good reputation - and well deserved at that!

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

They were nice but they made the boundaries clear such as I wasn't invited in to important meetings or general discussions which made me realise that in their eyes I was just an intern student, nothing more.

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

★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 2/10

Adidas is well known for the support they give students but I didn't really get any support or guidance and even when I asked they were quick to answer and shrug me off.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 2/10

The quarter was a very busy department so there was always a mountain of work to get through.

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

★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 2/10

All my work on the finances had to be second-checked by the assistant manager so I always felt that they didn't really trust me and had to check everything in case I'd made a mistake.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

The experience definatlety benefited me and developed my employability.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 2/10

There were a majority of lads in the quarter who constantly talked of sport and other boring things so it could be quite dull socially.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I must admit that the placement was seamlessly set up. Adidas were totally in control, punctual and reliable.

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

I went on one course which wasn't hugely beneficial or helpful or relevant either.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

• Flexi Time
• Subsidised Canteen
• Sports and Social Club
• Subsidised/Company Gym

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

★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 1/10

I'm not sure I would consider going back really. If the opportunity arose, I would have to think hard.

Other Information

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

Majorly the employees were male so me, as a female, didn't really hit it off with them.

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

Most people live in Manchester which is expensive but a great city to live in - so great I've moved in permanetly there!

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I personally prefer the cinema or bowling or a meal but I've heard that the nightlife is unbeatable.

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

★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 1/10

A lot of sports events not too much for fashion-minded females.

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?

Nothing much else to say really think its covered it all.

Review 17/25 for Adidas

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