Looking for a Career at adidas? You Asked, We Answered
Fancy a career at adidas? Hear from one of our recruiters as she explains how to rock your application.
As a Senior Recruiter for Future Talents at adidas, I am lucky to have many opportunities to interact with a growing community of creators around the world, all eager to kickstart a career at adidas. Standing out from the crowd isn’t always easy, so I joined forces with GamePlan A to give subscribers an exclusive chance to ask their questions on how to make their applications shine.
Here are just some of the tips I shared with them.
Before the application phase
As one of the most recognizable brands in the world, we receive hundreds of job applications each day and believe me when I say the bar is high and the competition is fierce. However, there are certain common denominators that differentiate all successful applicants. Check them out:
Dos
- Evaluate whether you are truly qualified and passionate about the role you’re applying for. In my experience, it is the truly passionate applicants who stand out through the application process.
- Research our company culture, strategy and more general industry trends before submitting your application. It can make all the difference.
- Check the job requirements thoroughly and prepare all supporting documents. We know that standing out can be difficult with only a CV and a cover letter, but we encourage you to think outside of the box and show us your creativity.
Don'ts
- Don’t submit a generic application you could hand in at any company. Remember the application is your business card and it should trigger the interest of the recruiter to get to know you better, so to give yourself a better chance of getting the career at adidas you’ve always wanted, make sure you target it to adidas and the specific job you are applying for.
- Don’t apply through email or social media; your application will only get to us through our official careers website.
- Don’t worry if you come from a totally different industry. In fact, given that you fulfill the specific job criteria, that multidisciplinary knowledge might even strengthen your application.
During & after the application phase
You have received our “Thank you for your application” message. And now what? Here are a few notes worth taking:
Dos
- Be patient and prepare yourself for the next steps: understand your strengths and weaknesses, rehearse your talking points and be clear about what you can bring to the table.
- During an interview, don’t rush it! It is a smart choice to take your time to think about your answers and ask for clarification if needed. Thinking carefully about your answers always plays in your favor.
- Although this is something of a cliché, relax and be yourself. As recruiter, I can assure you we are not looking for perfect molds and we don’t expect you to know all the answers.
- Be prepared: Research industry trends and stay up to date on where we stand as a business.
- Ask insightful questions: We love it when applicants are genuinely interested in knowing more about the specific role and life at adidas.
- Be mindful of your timing and manners when following up with recruiters.
Don’ts
- Don’t be too hard on yourself. Whether you move onto the next stage in the process will depend on many factors, most of them out of your control.
- While confidence can take you a long way during an interview, cockiness might be just two steps away, so don’t lessen your chances by overdoing it or standing on someone’s feet.
- Don’t overthink your outfits for interviews or assessment centers. Even though we strongly discourage wearing competitor products, you have entire freedom to wear whatever makes you feel comfortable.
- Don’t limit your choices to one specific location. We operate in many countries around the world, so chances are there’s a broader range of opportunities available beyond your first choice.
- Don’t push it. We know the interview process can sometimes be lengthy and frustrating, but patience, as they say, is a virtue. We will get back to you. There are a lot of people chasing their dream of a career at adidas.
Having the chance to connect with so many readers showed me how passionate you are about wanting to become part of the adidas family. If you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the GamePlan A newsletter for up-to-date insights from within our company and from our wider community.
I think adidas could be the place I can express my creativity wildly and free spirited as I am daily. I love working with color as i love working digitally as well.
I don’t really know if there is a job title that Im after here at adidas but I do know that my skills would be a plus in any given challenge that you guys could bring to the table.
My part is to be the onethat brings color for everyone to love, admire, and inspire!
Thank you for reading this!
Reading a little bit about your story and sharing this love for creativity and arts of all kinds, I got curious: do you have an Instagram/Website where I could see more of your talent?
Cheers to Adidas!
Thank you for the tips, will definitely use it as checklist on my next application. My name is David, I’m a brand marketing & communications practitioner based in Jakarta, Indonesia. I’ve been a big aficionado for Adidas brand and product, especially the Originals line, since I was a kid. I’ve always admire how you guys approach the customer with brilliant ways to promote the brand, so that the customer become emotionally attached to the brand. Hopefully one day I can join the creative or brand marketing team.
Cheers,
David
I wont stop here.
All the best ///
Mads
Would you please give me some suggestions how to achieve my goal or how to prepare myself?
I am currently a senior in college and was wondering if your company has any slots for an internship? I would very much so like to apply as an intern in this company!
For context, it was a Demand Planning position in footwear and there was another available in commercial. Most of my relevant experience is in electronics. Ironically, I have very little interest in the current industry that I am in and truly believe that the next step n my career is planning/analytics in an industry that I am passionate about--which is what led me to start working towards employment at adidas. I have some ideas to develop an analysis project or forecasting model for my application, but I am having a hard time finding data that is publicly available for such a project.
Any guidance you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Also, thanks for providing this type of forum. I am glad I stumbled upon this website.
--Richard
Greatness
and passionate to be a part of Adidas family...
Waiting for a opportunity to prove my ability...
Hacen un trabajo increíble.
I already did an internship at adidas during my studies and it was a great time.
I was wondering if there are any vacancies where you can work from home?
Does adidas offer work from home?
Thank you vor reading this :)
Bei Interesse kontaktieren sie mich.
Liebe Grüße
Please could you advise as to how I can go about registering my Resume onto your careers database?
Thank you
Carlos B
I was wondering where and when it is possible to apply for an internship at Adidas Amsterdam? On the careers site it says that the application process opens in October and May but so far I was unable to find where to apply.
Thanks so much in advance and kind regards,
Mara
Please allow me to apply for an internship in the Human Resources Management department of renowned company. I am seeking the challenging but rewarding internship, which is why I was drawn to this exciting opportunity.
I am currently doing my major in the subject of Human Resources Management and plan to do my masters. I have a lot of experience in walking in the entire HRM department, I believe that I would be an asset to your company. This internship would provide me with the ideal opportunity to assist your organization and to expand my research skills. It will be best for my career and if I can show you my performance, you can keep me in your company. Actually I want to do the internship and if I am perfect, I would like to join your company without any doubt.
In this pandemic situation there is now way to move or travel to your country, Please guide me from there and give me the work or project, I wish, I will deliver you the best for your company. In my career, I want to be the best Hr in your company, if I get the responsibility.
I would be delighted to have an opportunity to personally interview with you. Please accept the enclosed resume and feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience. I appreciate your time and consideration.
Yours sincerely,
Ashri Bin Amanat
I was just wondering...
As an Artist and Creative who is self taught with Photography, Writing and Music how might an individual such as myself earn/gain a job to start a career at Adidas?
Having a lovely career with you guys would be something amazing and hopefully even an internship can morph into a career but regardless even an entry level position I am sure would do the job based off of my self taught skills as an Artist...
Speak soon :)
Pray for me to be there near…
Thank you!!!
Duabi
Visit visa
I work in H&M and American Eagle Alshya company