Trade Martketing Review

by L'Oreal

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.5/5
  • The Role
    2.5
  • The Company
    2.5
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I thoroughly enjoyed my time at L'Oreal. The people within the business, the job role itself and the opportunities I got were extremely enjoyable and engaging.

    3/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • I felt extremely valued by my employees, both within my team and outside this. Everyone made me feel extremely comfortable and were interested in my development.

    3/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • My manager was incredibly supportive both with my day to day work and my overall development. They were always available for a chat or for any questions I may of had.

    3/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • Generally, my days were very busy but not out of control. This level of busyness came from the trust and responsibility I was given.

    3/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I was given a large amount of responsibility. I had a number of large scale projects that I had to manage myself and also got the opportunity to work on some exciting external projects. I regularly reported into senior management at director level which shows the trust and responsibility I was given.

    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 have learnt an incredible amount at L'Oreal, both related to my degree specifically and to working life at a large company in general.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • The atmosphere is very friendly within the office. Everyone is always up for a chat or a coffee (there is a 'coffee culture' at L'Oreal!). Although friendly, you are also expected to work hard and meet deadlines but everyone is very supportive in helping you do this.

    3/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • The placement was very well set up. I received a good induction and have also had the opportunity to access a range of training courses.

    3/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • There are a number of courses available to go on, both internally and externally, to help you develop your role specific knowledge and knowledge of the industry.

    3/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Travel loan

    3/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • The future prospects are very appealing. The graduate scheme seems particularly interesting as you get the opportunity to do 3 different job roles, in 3 different brands across multiple streams (marketing, commercial, finance etc)

    3/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • The number of placement students L'Oreal take on means there is a number of social events throughout the year. You will get a number of opportunities to meet placements from different parts of the building. There is also the opportunity to join sports teams.

    3/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Hammersmith is not overly expensive compared to central London. I commuted from outside of London but the rent prices are about average for London and there are some cheaper places to eat/drink around.

    3/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • The nightlife in Hammersmith itself is not great but the areas around, such as Fulham, South Kensington etc are very lively and offer a good nightlife. You are only 20 minutes from central London on the tube.

    3/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • I joined a football team which proved to be a great activity throughout the year.

    3/5

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

May 2017


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