Visual Merchandising Intern Review

by L'Oreal

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I have thoroughly enjoyed my placement at L'Oreal. I was placed into brand L'Oreal Paris and really enjoyed the fast paced environment of CPD. I have opportunity to work on end-to-end process of some key projects for the brand and I have really enjoyed seeing results in-store!

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • My team made me feel very welcome from the start. I had a great introduction to the role and I have felt like a valued member of the team throughout.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • My line manager was very supportive throughout. We have weekly 1-1 catchup's where I can raise any concerns over workload or ask to be involved in other projects and she always did what was possible to make sure I got the most out of my placement.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • In Visual Merchandising it can get very busy towards deadlines and more relaxed at other times which was great as I have had time to go in-stores and look at our own work as well as competitors. Most days I feel I had the perfect balance of work, occasionally if my work load did get to high my team were happy to help out.

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I have managed some big projects in permanent and promotional merchandising including rollouts, stand makeovers and eventing. I was trusted to manage projects independently which really helped expand my skillset and I had opportunity to understand more regarding cost implications of business decisions and how brands add value and grow within competitive markets.

    4/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Being in a business environment has helped to understand theoretical content into practice. I feel the biggest skills I have developed and can take away from my placement are my communication and organizational skills which were fundamental to my role. I was also given opportunities to present in-front of senior management which I can apply in University projects and beyond.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • I felt people were friendly and approachable day-to-day.

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • I was offered placement quite quickly after assessment centre and got offer letter through and contract quite seamlessly.

    4/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • I felt my team invested a lot into me to make sure I got what I wanted from the placement.

    4/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    4/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • I would definitely consider returning to work for L'Oreal after University.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Intern social's were organized on regular basis and sometimes had event and celebrations with colleague's after work.

    4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Living/socialising in London is expensive but wage and Student Loan helped.

    2/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • The is a pub which L'Oreal staff use to socialize but there are also some good pubs in Hammersmith area.

    4/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Mainly celebrations events and socials.

    3/5

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Marketing, Retail, Sales

London

May 2017


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