Marketing Controller Review

by L'Oreal

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I enjoyed it a lot because the content was more interesting than expected. I've been given a lot of responsibilities, it was quite challenging in terms of time management, I really liked what I was doing. Also my team was very supportive and taught me a lot, that really matters to me.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • I definitely felt valued by my colleagues. As soon as the first day, they told me they wanted to give me more responsibilities than for some previous interns because they thought it would fit my skills; which, of course, made me feel valued. My team is also really good at regularly thanking me, telling me they're really happy of my work and wishing I could stay as a permanent worker.

    4/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • I was happily surprised by how present my supervisors are. Even though they're not always available, I know I can always ask them questions, they'll always help me and explain things to me.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • I didn't have a linear workload nor rhythm so during a few weeks I worked much harder than the others, but in average, the work load was fine: dynamic, challenging in terms of time management, but never discouraging.

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I was given more responsibility than expected. I was happily surprised when my team announced me they wanted to give me quite a lot of responsibilities because they thought I could assume them. I think if I was staying longer, I would have liked to have more responsibilities, but the way it was was perfect.

    4/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • I am done with my degree studies but what I learnt will definitely be useful in my further career. I learnt to always think in terms of P&L impact, to always consider the actual reality of the business, to be able to handle my priorities

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • The atmosphere was really nice. I enjoyed the way people work together, talk to each other instead of automatically sending messages. People also have good times and really get on well, which is nice.

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • The work placement was very well organized. Everything was clearly explained and defined before the beginning of the internship. Everything was ready on my first day and I could start working as soon as I arrived. I particularly am happy that I could benefit from 3 reviews with my team: one in the beginning of the placement, one in the middle, on in the end.

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • L'Oreal invested a lot in me: trainings, software rights so I can have large responsibilities in my job, time spent by my colleagues to explain a lot so that I can understand and work better afterwards.

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Flexi Time

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    3/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • I am definitely hoping I can keep working for this company. Fingers crossed!

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • There was a good social scene among the placement students/colleagues. First there was an intern group/association organizing events, sending out newsletters. Also we had some lunches together. Finally having our handover done by the previous intern really enables us to get closer to him or her.

    4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • It was good, people were very outgoing so it was quite easy if you put some good will.

    4/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • I haven't really experienced it and I'm not sure there's a lot except pubs but I haven't been looking for it so I'm not the best to answer this one.

    3/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • There definitely were opportunities outside of work: afterwork, sport activities, events...

    3/5

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London

May 2017


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