Finance Intern Review

by L'Oreal

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • I would highly recommend this internship for anyone looking to get more of an insight into the finance sector within a commercial company. The year was the best experience of my University life and everything that I have learnt is such a strong foundation for my future.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Never felt under-appreciated as an intern. Whether it was a managing director or another assistant, everyone respected each other as though they were working on the same level.

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

    • Managers and directors are always there and happy to give guidance where needed but at the same time give you the distance that you need in order to learn independently

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

    • Every day I had new and different tasks to work on. The work never was dull or boring and always felt motivated which was heavily influenced by the fast pace working environment in L'Oreal.

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

    • Managers give you lots of responsibility and trust you fully with the tasks that they give you.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Learnt things that my degree would never have been able to teach me. Experienced things that will be so valuable when applying for jobs after university.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There was always something going on. Between new launches happening and budgets being created, there was always something which made the office a fun place to be!

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

    • Amazing, there are so many interns and grads that there needs to be good planning and structure to how our year is laid out.

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

    • Was great. There was always opportunities to meet up with people from the same department in other divisions and also with HR in order to talk about any issues/ concerns that you may have.

    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

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • Would love to get on the grad scheme and find out on the last day of my internship/

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • yes, there are so many other interns and grads hence there is always something going on and events happening.

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

    • In London, the cost of living is very high and on an interns salary it can be quite tough!

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

    • Always something to get involved in, no matter what your preference may be for a night out!

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • It really depends how motivated you are. Of course, in London there are endless opportunities to get involved in Clubs/ Societies and meet new people!

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Data Science, Business Management

London

June 2013

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