Finance Intern Review

by L'Oreal

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed my placement a lot! Everybody is very friendly and approachable.

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

    • Your colleagues will treat you as a normal employee.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • My manager was always very approachable. Even though everyone is very busy, my colleagues were always happy to help.

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

    • It purely depends upon the role and the manager. For my role, it depended upon the time of the month, requests by other managers etc.

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

    • More than enough to feel valued.

    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 learned a lot of practical skills, which are only remotely applicable in my studies but incredibly useful for my professional life.

    2/5

    The Company

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

    • Generally very good. People are down to earth and very professional. The atmosphere is friendly and nobody will be mad if you have a short non-work related chat with a colleague.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well organised by HR and my manager. A handover week was organised and some handover notes were given to me. Everything is very clear from the start. HR is very approachable in case you need help with something.

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

    • I was invited to several trainings outside the office. I stronly valued these sessions and believe they show how committed L'Oreal is towards its educational programs. It is also possible to set up meetings with managers in different positions to learn more about other activities.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Healthcare from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Difficult, as I believe I have not performed well enough. L'Oreal is very competitive and there are thousands of applicants each year. We will see how it goes.

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, an intern board was set up, which regularly organised events. Not many people attended but the effort was there! I guess that it will be more organised in future.

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

    • Not too expensive, however not as exciting as more central locations. To be honest I have never really explored the area.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Not particularly good. There are some good pubs but if you want something more exciting you will have to go more central.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 5 a side footy, tennis courts, gym, pubs etc. There are enough opportunities to do some sport . A Virgin Active is right outside the office.

    2/5
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London

May 2013

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