Marketing Intern Review

by L'Oreal

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • Hard work but totally enjoyable

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

    • They are so used to interns and grads, they treat you as equal.

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

    • I've been fortune to have some great managers, who are both helpful and aspirational.

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

    • Extremely busy at L'Oreal - everything is hectic and fast paced - but that challenges you and teaches you so much.

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

    • Huge responsibilities - as well as others, was given total ownership of a project worth approx £3m in sales.

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

    • I take a non-business degree so not relevant

    1/5

    The Company

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

    • People work really hard, not a great work life balance. However the typical employee is sociable, driven and good to be around.

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

    • The internship is a scheme that's been going for several years and is very well established. Some bumps along the way, but there always is!

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

    • Offered lots of training opportunities, most of what is on offer to full time employees is available.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • There's a grad scheme that around 50% of the interns get places on, performance dependant.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Lots of like minded graduates and interns!

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • It's well known that London is expensive, but you do ajust to not going out several times like a uni - you're often too tired from work, but the opportunities are there.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • If you are good at budgeting and can afford it, London is really unbeatable for options.

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

    • There's an 'intern committee' with standard positions such as social sec and magazine editor, but L'oreal also offer lots to employees: yoga, chior, squash, netball, football, zumba..

    4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

London

May 2013

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