I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at adidas (Herzogenaurach)
Interview
The whole process takes rather long - applied in February, had an online interview (8 questions - mostly about the company and what they could improve, what I like about the brand and also about previous achievements and why I feel like a good fit for the role), then had to submit a solution for a business challenge. After 3 weeks I got invited to the assessment center.
AC - 3 tasks:
1. 45 minutes of mutual coaching in teams of 5 to prepare a 2 min speech each (about ourselves and our journey with the brand), that later had to be presented on the stage in the foyer of the global HQ.
2. Initially, 2 hours (later cut to 1.5 to create pressure) to come up with a new product for a freely chosen market in a freely chosen category. And then presentation of the results. Again, in a group of 5.
3. 20 min individual interview with 2-3 representants.
Overall, I was really happy with the process, but the feedback after the AC was a disappointment. I got a 2 min call, the feedback consisted of approx 3 sentences. I would have appretiated a more complex feedback.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at adidas
Interview
]First we had to submit a video interview telling them about myself, my motivation and why I think I am a good fit for the company. Second was a telephone interview on basic interview questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are the company values? What are your weaknesses? Why should we pick you?
The interview was online and pre-recorded. The question would flash up on the screen, you would have 30 seconds to think of what you want to say, and then your answer would be recorded.
Functional Trainee Program applicants have rated the interview process at adidas with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 67% positive. To compare, the company-average is 69% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Functional Trainee Program roles take an average of 37 days to get hired, when considering 3 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at adidas overall takes an average of 32 days.
Common stages of the interview process at adidas as a Functional Trainee Program according to 3 Glassdoor interviews include:
Presentation: 29%
Group panel interview: 14%
Other: 14%
One on one interview: 14%
Background check: 14%
Phone interview: 14%
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