Visual Merchandising Intern Review

by L'Oreal

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I've really enjoyed my placement year. From day one I was given real responsibilities and treated like a colleague. The team I've worked with have been incredibly encouraging and supportive. Its a very fast paced environment to work in and can be very stressful and challenging, but its during those times that I've learnt the most.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • Very valued - you're really treated like a colleague not an intern. Everyone's very friendly and encouraging. A lot of them were interns at L'Oreal themselves so they understand what its like and are keen to help boost you up and get you exposure to the right people

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • My team were really supportive and my line manager was always checking in with me to check how I was getting on and offer advice and guidance at any time

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • Very busy, the days fly by because there's always things to be done and urgent tasks are always cropping up. It can be very stressful at times but always interesting

    3/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • A lot! The amount of responsibility you're given from the get go can be pretty daunting, but its amazing what you discover what you're capable of when you're thrown in at the deep end. They're also very receptive to how much effort you put in -- if you can demonstrate you can be trusted and work hard, you will be given more important tasks to manage.

    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 I've developed will undoubtedly help my studies hugely. My communication, prioritisation and time management skills will make me far more efficient with my studies going into my final year and in my future career. I'd say the biggest and most important development is my self confidence; the amount this has grown in my placement year will definitely make me more open to trying new things and applying for jobs I would have previously shied away from.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • Fun, fast paced. Always lots going on and a definite buzz in the office

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • Very well organised, lots of support available

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • There were several training opportunities and a dedicated online learning portal

    4/5

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

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    3/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Very appealing, although sadly there's no grad scheme stream for merchandising, which is the area I'm interested in

    2/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Yes there's a lot of other interns/grads and a social sec who organises regular social events

    4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Its London so its expensive - rent, travel & going out all cost more than the rest of the country but its an exciting place to live and work.

    2/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • There's a couple of pubs that everyone goes to after work, other than that I didn't really go out in the area

    3/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Yes there's dedicated social sec who organises nights out. There's a lot of team drinks etc.

    4/5

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting, Business Operations, Advertising

London

June 2016


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