Operations Intern Review

by L'Oreal

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • It was a great experience and one that I enjoyed and would reccommend to all.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I felt valued by my colleagues as I was given opportunities to work on some very influential projects. This included managing a project across a large amount of employees and presenting back to managers.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • My manager provided fantastic support across the 12 months.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Having spoken to many other interns I think their experience is the same in the fact that some days there is not enough to do. However I was proactive in suggesting projects, and therefore was busy on a daily basis.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given a large amount of responsibility working on two very influential projects.

    4/5
  • 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 have learnt will no doubt help me when I am completing my degree and in the future.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • My office was a great place to work as everyone was friendly and welcoming.

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well - clear objectives and an four week induction plan was in place when I started.

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

    • I was sent on a management training course and many other course for personal development which I throughly enjoyed.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Healthcare from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The graduate scheme is one of the hardest to get on, however I am still hopeful.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • I still keep in contact with the other interns as we cemeneted a good friendship in the 12 months.

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I lived at home so not too expensive.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Living at home meant I didn't really go out where I worked.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Very little.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Logistics and Operations, Management Consulting, Marketing

North West

July 2012

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