IT Infrastructure Placement Review

by L'Oreal

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Had a great time and was genuinely sad to leave at the end of it

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

    • Every person I met during the 10 month placement respected us, were happy to give up time to talk to us and valued our opinions

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

    • Really good support- every intern was given both a manager who they reported to and a buddy (often a graduate or recent graduate) who you could easily talk to.

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

    • It depended on how much work was passed to us but we had projects which spanned over the course of the whole placement which we could work on.

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

    • Given a responsibility that made me be a part of the team by presenting my ideas and thoughts on certain subjects discussed

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

    • A way much better understanding of the It infrastructure. Will be definitely much appreciated when continuing my studies!

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • It was fun and the people were amazing.

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

    • Everything was properly set.

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

    • It's quite surprising how much more I've discovered myself between a short period of time. They've invested a lot for me experience and financial wise.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

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

    • I've seen different people move to higher career prospects and getting promoted and also better chances of future careers within the organisation. Would definitely love to work for them full time.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I have made a fantastic friends from my plaement and we went out socially on a weekly basis.

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

    • It's London, high cost of living specially for a student like me.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Nightlife was alright but I'm not the party type anyways.

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

    • There were plenty of opportunities to go for drinks and dinner after work.

    4/5
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London

October 2013

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