Placement Year Review at Adidas

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Job Title: Financial, Planning And Analysis Placement Student
Start Date: 2009
Length: Placement Year (10 Months+)
Location: Stockport,
North West
Salary: £14,000 - £15,999
Roles: Fashion, Retail/Merchandising, Textiles
Reviewer’s Course: Banking, Finance & Management
Reviewer’s University: Loughborough University
Review Date: September 2010

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Overall Rated 7.0

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

The Role

Role Description: Working to assist the Sales Force Finance controller in his duties. Assist the FPA team in meeting targets and responsibilities.
1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆
Rated 7/10

Always felt part of the team and varied work kept it interesting.
2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?: ★★★★★★★★★☆
Rated 9/10

Never felt like a placement student, just treated as a normal member of the team.
3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆
Rated 7/10
4. How busy were you on a daily basis?: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆
Rated 7/10

As with most roles in finance this varies depending on the time of the month.
5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?: ★★★★★★★★★☆
Rated 9/10
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

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Good working atmosphere with young team.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

No real structured training courses more on the job training.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Flexi Time
Subsidised Canteen
Subsidised/Company Gym
Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Met many people there who had stated out on the student placement scheme and were now working there full time after graduating.

Other Information

12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?: ★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆
Rated 5/10
13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆
Rated 7/10
14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆
Rated 7/10

Quick train ride into Manchester City Centre.
15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?: ★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
Rated 3/10
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?: Really worthwhile placement where, if you are willing to put the effort in, you will gain valuable experience and have a laugh along the way!!

Final Average Overall Review Ratings

Calculated by combining the answers in each section.

The Role Overall

★★★★★★★★☆☆
The Organisation Overall

★★★★★★★☆☆☆
Everything Else Overall

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

The final verdict…

On average, this placement student rated Adidas with a 7.0 star rating average.

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Review 18/25 for Adidas

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Placement Year Questions & Answers

Hey, I'm glad you enjoyed your experience at adidas. I am also looking into the same placement and I have been invited to the assessment day. Do you have any helpful advice for me regarding the assessment day and interview process? Any help would be much appreciated. Thank You Question asked by a RateMyPlacement user on 23rd February 2011: Hey, congratulations on getting through to the assessment day. The best advice I can give is to be relaxed and be yourself. Adidas is a very laid back company and a great place to work.

On the way from what I can remember it will be some group exercises and interviews. As long as your comfortable on basic financial stuff such as p&l and balance sheet you will be fine.

Good luck!

Reply from the review author on 23rd February 2011

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