Financial Planning & Analysis Intern Review

by Adidas

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Great company to work for. The role was challenging, but full support was given by everyone at every step. The role provides an insight to the many different aspects of a Multi-National Business. Unlike other placement's this role has defined responsibilities, therefore a real sense of belonging and achievement is gained.

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

    • From day one, I was included in all aspects of the department. This included nightsout, team meetings etc.

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

    • The adidas group view the placement scheme as a long term investment. There is a high level of students returning to the business post-degree, therefore the management of the business seek to develop and train individuals.

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

    • The role was in a busy and challenging department, which specific responsibilities and deadline.

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

    • I was given cost centres to manage and areas of the business for which I was financially accountably for. This was initially scary, but ultimately increased my enjoyment of the role and the skills I was able to develop.

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

    • The role and in particular the skills and knowledge i developed were extremely beneficial to my final year at university and my subsequent career development.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • A great atmosphere and as a sports mad individual the work was always interesting.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The adidas group view the placement scheme as valuable source of ambitious and career focused individuals, therefore have a highly efficient and well managed scheme.

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

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 5/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • The role is based on the outskirts of Stockport. However the majority of employees live in Manchester.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Manchester=great city. Stockport - not as great

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Plenty of Sports activities and clubs.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

West Midlands

April 2010

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