Financial Planning and Analysis Review

by Adidas

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • I've really enjoyed my placement, the people at adidas are young and vibrant and combinging work with my huge interest in sport makes the job very enjoyable.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • The people at adidas are great and everyone gets on brilliantly. I've not had a problem with anyone, they're all very helpful and give you the opportunity to show what you can do.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I've probably had more guidance by my University rather than adidas themselves.

    2/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Good balance of work. Busy period at the start and end of each month but good time in between to get on with your own things such as university work and being innovative and making processes more efficient.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Although i wasnt responsible for many big decisions i still feel valued and motivated for the parts im responsible for.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I feel ive learnt a lot. Its improved me as a person and i believe it will certainly improve both my studies and employment after university

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Everyones always having a laugh and they're all really sociable!

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • In terms of how its gone, i dont think they could do much more to improve it. I've seen various aspects of the bsuiness and learnt a lot. I do feel there could be more training/development though.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • There has been no specific development in terms of personal training. I got taught my key tasks and then i feel i've made personal progress through everyday work as opposed to actaul training sessions.

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • They seem quite keen on my working for them after university and i would be delighted to have the opportunity to continue here

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Not really between other student placements but the majority of my colleagues are all quite young and really social so its been great

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I lived it at home whilst on placement so really cheap for that bit! I know renting locally is quite cheap however gets rather expensive the close into the city of manchester you get.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Manchesters a grear night out

    5/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Always football or something going on to get involved in if you wanted

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

West Midlands

April 2010

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