Learning and Development Intern Review

by L'Oreal

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    4.8

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • The main reason I enjoyed my internship is because of the amount I was able to learn! Not only did I learn more about working in the HR team, but also how to deal with people of varying levels of seniority - invaluable.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • Feedback is a big thing at L'Oreal - this definitely makes you feel valued as you are constantly receiving feedback on what you're doing well, what you could do better, etc. The responsibility I was given also made me feel valued, as I felt that some of the jobs I was doing were way above the standard 'intern' level.

    4/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • As mentioned previously, the feedback given throughout the year was a great support network for my year at L'Oreal. Within my team we also had weekly team meetings, and also 1:1 meetings with my manager which enabled me to ask for help whenever needed, and share with my team time's when I were stressed and needed support. From the other perspective, these team meetings were also great opportunities to alleviate other team member's workloads if they were at capacity.

    4/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • When working within the Learning and Development team my workload is extremely varied. For example, when a training programme is happening I will be very busy in the work up to this prepping, during, and also afterwards when organizing for feedback, comms to be sent out etc. At other times of the year the projects I will be working on will be team projects, and thus workload is often shared.

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I think I was given a lot of responsibility during my year. I looked after two induction trainings end to end, presented to groups of 30+, i also looked after L'Oreal's 360 feedback process end to end.

    5/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • I have been able to apply lots of already taught theory to my role, and I can't wait to then do the vice versa when I go back to finish my degree. I have also learnt lots of invaluable skills such as priority management and people management, which I will definitely assist me in my studies and future careers.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • The atmosphere is great - definitely a young people's company where networking is seen as key! The intern community is also great with a sports sec, social sec etc to really get everyone involved!

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • My internship was very well organized. I was given objectives in my first week, and have continued to work on those objectives and more throughout my year.

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • Whilst at L'Oreal I undertook presentation training, and managing priorities training. I was also given several opportunities to attend 'lunch and learns' where I could speak to people of the business and get to know what they do day-to-day, how they got there, and their major learns throughout their career. I was also given access to a huge pool of online modules which were a great resource.

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    5/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • L'Oreal do not offer a HR grad scheme, so unfortunately I would not be joining L'Oreal as a graduate. I would however definitely consider returning to L'Oreal at an entry level position.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Definitely! As there was such a huge group of us we had a committee, who organized numerous things. From intern meals, to rounders in hyde park, to nights out in London! A great social scene!

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Considering I'm used to living up North, the price jump was steep. Living only a ten minute commute from the Hammersmith office, I was paying just short of £700 a month. This however is manageable with the L'Oreal pay. I was still able to enjoy London and all it had to offer!

    5/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Nightlife was great but expensive! So many options - for any scene!

    5/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • There were several volunteering opportunities offered to internships. As an example, I went to Butlins for a weekend to make lipglosses with young children with L'Oreal's Young Scientist centre!

    4/5

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Placement (10 Months+)

London

June 2016


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