L'Oreal Paris Intern Review

by L'Oreal

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • I have really enjoyed my internship at L’Oreal. Although there are long hours, you really feel valued by everyone and the ambitious and clever people you are surrounded by on a daily basis really motivates you to always strive for the best results.

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

    • I felt very valued as a member of my team and by the L’Oreal business. I was offered the same benefits as usual staff members, I was included in key meetings, and had a lot of responsibility within my team.

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

    • My manager was very understanding and offered me a lot of guidance throughout my time at L'Oreal

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

    • This varies throughout the year, but usually you have to cope with various different task at the same time.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • There is huge responsibility given to you as an intern at L'Oreal

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

    • Market insights, ways of working, office etiquette and general ways of working are going to help me huge amount in the future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • People were friendly but very work orientated

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Although i did not replace anybody when i arrived, and was not given a formal handover, i feel HR and my manager made me fel very welcome and at ease

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I regularly went to training sessions held by L'Oreal and i was able to visit outside training sessions with L'Oreal stake holders to further my learning of how the company as a whole works

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • I am hoping to join the graduate scheme upon graduating from uni

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • the intern comitee organised regular events

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

    • London Hammersmith is pretty expensive

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • London is a very good night out. Possibilities are endless

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

    • loads of different stuff, sports, drinks, team nights out, ect ect

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

May 2013

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