Marketing Intern Review

by L'Oreal

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my placement at L'Oreal.

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

    • My team were always looking out for me and very supportive.

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

    • The support and day-to-day advice I received from my line manager was beyond fantastic.

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

    • My workload was busy but manageable.

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

    • For an intern, I was actually given a high level of responsibility and was placed in charge of major projects.

    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 developed lots of transferable skills, such as time management, presentation, negotiation, and Microsoft Excel skills.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The brand I worked on within L'Oreal always had a very energetic vibe and positive lively atmosphere.

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

    • There was a basic structure and lots of movement and flexibility within that.

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

    • There weren't many specific training days/sessions, but I was constantly learning and developing on the job.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • You can apply for the Management Trainee scheme during your internship. I was fortunate enough to be able to secure a place on the scheme!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a good intern community at the company, with an intern committee planning socials.

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

    • The cost of living in London is typically high.

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

    • Lots of nearby bars and pubs, and decent nightlife in London is never too far away.

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

    • 3/5
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London

March 2014

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