Marketing Intern, L'Oreal Review

by L'Oreal

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.1/5
  • The Role
    2.0
  • The Company
    2.0
  • The Culture
    2.4

    The Role

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

    • Great oppertunity in a well known company, but not much respect for interns. Very heirarchial

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

    • Interns do a lot of the 'dog work' with higher management seeking much of the recognition and often reaping the rewards.

    1/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Some support, but often asked to do work for the benefit of others

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Very busy depending on upcoming meetings. Be warned, there is no such thing as a 5pm finish at L'Oreal. The later you stay, the better you are perceived.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • A lot of responsibility but not many oppertunities to see projects out to the end or make big decisions.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Slightly, analysis was important

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Fun if you were on pace with your work

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Well organised

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

    • No formal training and no oppertunities to embark on the same training as full time employees, such as presentation and excel skills.

    1/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Choosing not to embark on the graduate scheme

    1/5

    The Culture

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

    • Good scene with regular nights out

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Average london prices

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

    • Good, better in the city

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

    • Some sports, but always arranged by interns

    2/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Consumer Products/FMCG

London

May 2014

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