Have you ever considered applying for an internship at Adidas? Here are some great ideas to help you start a career with the company you love.
The role of internships should never be underestimated: They
can give you the step into a company you need to kickstart your career by
offering on-the-job-experience, the chance to prove yourself in a real-life
working environment, and the opportunity to start building your professional
network. Given this, it’s important to know how to apply for an internship at
Adidas, increasing your chances of being successful. Being responsible for the
internship program at our global headquarters in Herzogenaurach, today I will
tell you a little bit more about the how, when, and where.
Most of our internship opportunities are based at the
birthplace of our company’s founder Adi Dassler in Herzogenaurach, Germany;
however, we also offer a great number of internships at various locations
across the globe. These are always advertised on our
career site.
Diversity is truly important to us and we emphasize this
also on an internship level. In 2021, a total of 47% of our interns in Germany
were non-German, with a gender split of 54% female to 46% male. You will meet
interns with different backgrounds, bringing a variety of experience as well as
different mindsets.
Internships at Adidas give you the chance to get really
involved in 'Creating the New' at our company.
Getting to know the Adidas values on the introduction day
Our interns usually stay for 6 months and the reason is
quite simple: in 6 months you can get a great learning experience and
additionally take on responsibility for your own projects, which would not be
possible if you only stay with us for a few weeks.
In Herzogenaurach, each year we hire two generations of
interns, the first starting in March, the second starting in September. During
your internship, Adidas offers a variety of events such as an introduction day
and career information days that will give you insights into future career
opportunities within Adidas. Additionally, there are networking/fun events such
as BBQs, sports tournaments, and a speaker series.
How and when to apply for an internship?
We start recruiting 3-6 months ahead of the starting date.
If there’s nothing immediately available in your area of interest, you can
create a search agent. The search agent will inform you automatically as soon
as new positions are published.
Be aware that the Adidas internship application window is limited to four weeks!
Think about the skills and experience you have and how you
can bring them across in your application.
If you plan to apply for one of our internships, you should
consider the following:
- Carefully
read the job description and profile requirements and ask yourself: “Do I
fulfill these?”
- Prepare
your online application including CV, cover letter, and references.
- Submit
your application online and wait for feedback.
As we wish our interns to be creative with their application
documents, we also try to make our recruitment process as creative as possible,
so watch out for application tasks we might ask you to complete.
Once you have uploaded your application online – and if your
profile meets the requirements – the first step is a virtual interview with one
of our recruiters. If you´re successful in the first round, the hiring manager
will contact you to arrange a final interview. This interview can be either via
phone/skype or a live interview. We always try to provide you with feedback as
soon as possible; however, sometimes it might take a little longer due to
vacations or business trips.
You might think there is tough competition for internship
positions at Adidas and this is somewhat true, as we do receive a lot of
applications. However, if you meet the profile criteria and submit a
complete application you will definitely have a good chance to get the role.
At Adidas, we believe an internship is an ideal opportunity
for students to apply their theoretical knowledge from university in the
business world. With that in mind, one key requirement is that you
complete your internship during your studies and that you are fully enrolled at the university for the entire duration. If you have already graduated from
university, you should check out the graduate section on the Adidas career
website or consider one of our entry-level positions or the trainee programs we offer.
What do you get in return?
There are many benefits to our internship program, and our
company sports offering is just one of them.
An internship with Adidas is truly an exceptional and inspiring experience. Not only will it look good on your CV, but you will also have the chance to work in one of the world´s most creative companies. As an intern, you will be able to take part in all our events, company sports courses, and trips, as well as benefiting from the employee product discount. So you’d better come with an empty suitcase as it is sure to be full of cool Adidas or Reebok stuff when you leave.
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