Commercial Intern Review

by L'Oreal

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    4.6

    The Role

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

    • Overall, my experience as a Commercial Intern at L'Oreal has been enjoyable. The experience that I have acquired (e.g. organisation, inter-personal, communicative) has been invaluable and I feel I have grown in confidence and maturity. Despite this, there have been times when I feel the company has not offered the support required in order for me to fulfil certain tasks.

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

    • The majority of tasks I have completed I have felt appreciated by my colleagues, particularly by my second manager.

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

    • Support and guidance has been intermittent but I think this is due to the fast paced nature of the division I work in.

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

    • I have always had tasks to be getting on with. The volume of these peak around re-merches and presentations.

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

    • I was surprised by the amount of responsibility I was given. For instance to handle the delicate issue of pricing with a buyer.

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

    • The skills that I have developed (e.g. organisation, time management, inter-personal) will be invaluable during my final year at university.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Lively, bubbly, motivating.

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

    • When I first joined the company, my internship was not well organised (i.e. I had no desktop, log in, desk space) but this has improved since. Much depends on the organisation of your manager.

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

    • I have had an array of training offered to me as an intern which will be useful for after university. I have also become familiar with EPOS data.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • I will keep L'Oreal in mind for future employment however I would like experience at another company.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, very.

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

    • Expensive

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

    • There are bars, pubs and restaurants in the area.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes, many (e.g. sports).

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

June 2016

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