Spring Insight Review

by L'Oreal

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.8/5
  • About You
    4.9
  • The Company
    4.7
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • It was absolutely amazing! Everyone was so friendly and regardless of how bust they were, anyone would put time in their diary to have a conversation with you!

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • On my last day there was a member of the team leaving and I went to the leaving gathering and really felt part of the team after a week!

    5/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • You have a 'mentor' for the week who you are with for the most part to show you everything but they also organise meeting for you with any one you want to see! I was in supply chain for the week but spent time with every other department that I asked to.

    5/5
  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • You can bring in so many real life examples and it makes you want to work hard to work at such a great company.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • There is a social for everyone, you can have lunch with you team or other interns, and there are constant events on and meetings to attend so you wont get bored! Just ask questions and be interested.

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • So relaxed yet hard working. Every member of the team so so valued. Interns on a year placement were giving real roles and everyone was there to support eachother

    5/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • it is only a week so they can only do so much but every day there was some from of training.

    5/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • I was unsure what role to apply for so HR sat me down with other gads who had done the 2 roles I was questioning and that made my decision!

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Everything I have said before leads up to that and I would love to work in such a culture

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • I was able to see what the different roles entail and then see where I would be most suited.

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • All travel and food expenses are paid for! and it very accessible and has a big cafe on site.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • I was able to meet someone from every division and they were very happy to talk to me.

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • The networking was down to you. How many people do you want to meet? There was a social event for the interns and often we had lunch together.

    5/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • there is a loreal charity foundation that anyone can get involved in in the firm.

    5/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • it was so fun and I learn so much and would recommend it to anyone

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Consumer Products/FMCG

London

April 2018

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