Visual Merchandising Intern Review

by L'Oreal

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • The year has flown bye! From start to finish I felt like a valued member of the team and was challenged and given projects beyond what I would have originally expected. The company culture is great too.

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

    • Everyone is incredibly friendly and helpful, such a great team and despite the large size of the office you never felt unknown.

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

    • The line managers trust you to get on with your tasks and jobs but offer support if you ever have questions and despite their busy schedules will always fit you in.

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

    • Never bored but lots of tasks/projects to balance.

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

    • Far more responsibility than I could have imagined! Was given the opportunity to lead projects and present to senior management no a regular basis.

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

    • Developed skills in all areas including teamwork, leadership, presenting, excell, budgeting and design to name but a few.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It's a fast paced retail environment with a strong work hard play hard philosophy.

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

    • Very well organised, never felt like an intern but rather a permanent member of staff.

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

    • Were given training on the products and market which was great but otherwise no real organised training but rather learning as you go.

    3/5
  • 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
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Still waiting to hear about the graduate scheme or any entry level jobs, but the support and communication is good.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There is an intern committee which organises social events at least every month and then Bar 255 at the end of every month for all staff which, is great.

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

    • Normal London prices.

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

    • There are a few bars and pubs with clubs just a short train/bus ride away.

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

    • There are plenty of sporting activities and teams to get involved with in L'Oreal such as an inter company squash league, football team, hockey team, netball etc.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

May 2013

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