Intern/Grad Review

by L'Oreal

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • I felt that my placement was very rewarding and a great learning experience. The support throughout the scheme was great, especially from HR. I felt that the projects were challenging and the rotations allowed you to get a feel for what you do and do not like.

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

    • I felt very valued by my colleagues as the projects I was managing contributed to the brand strategy. Furthermore, my manager would include me in many meetings whereby I could contribute and give my own opinion.

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

    • I think the support in my first rotation was phenomenal. The team were supportive as a whole and my manager was very inspiring. He supported me through all projects and tried to develop me and push boundaries.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I felt I was constantly busy and juggling projects as well. There were times when I was very busy but the end goal was worth it!

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

    • I felt that I was given a substantial amount of responsibility and there were a couple of projects where I was able to manage and present it to senior management.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I feel the skills I have learnt will not only allow me to think more strategically but also add value to new projects. Furthermore, I have developed my people skills where I can understand how to manage expectations as well as liaising with various stakeholders to achieve the objective at hand.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very lively and supportive. It felt like a family in that everyone would help each other with work and motivate each other. The team were also very social which meant that the fun continued in the office as well as out.

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

    • I felt that the placement was very well organised and there were key objectives to help me learn and deliver. The HR team understood my strengths and weaknesses and helped me to develop these by placing me in the correct role.

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

    • I felt that the training and development team from the Learning team was invaluable. There were training sessions which covered many skills but were also applicable to our individual lives. I felt that the Marketing Live training was a great way to teach us about various categories, L'Oreal's goals and the business as whole.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 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?

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

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

    • 4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

June 2016

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