Sales Development Graduate Intern Review

by Adidas

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • A very enjoyable and fulfilling placement experience

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I was encouraged by my manager to input ideas into a range of situations. For a first business experience, this was invaluable

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

    • Regular 121 meetings with a senior manager

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

    • A steady workload

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Objectives and expectations were made clear at the start of the placement. I was given autonomy to ensure these were achieved

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

    • Did not study further due it being a gradutae position, but skills learned have since been of great benefit

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • A great atmosphere to work.

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

    • Objectives and expectations made clear

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

    • Superb advice and training given by line manager. Structured group training courses were limited on my internship although I have since had the opportunity to attend these

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • A very high placement/ internship retention rate speaks for itself

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very good, especially living in Manchester

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

    • A lot more affordable than London.

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

    • I lived in Manchester, which is a fantastic city to live

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

    • They do exist, but there is no social commitee as such

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

West Midlands

April 2010

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