Commercial Sales Intern Review

by L'Oreal

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • People can find it tough and demanding, but after the learning curve it becomes a lot more enjoyable.

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

    • The teams grow very close and the people are great, teamwork is key and the challenges mean that you bond well.

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

    • Work can be very autonomous, this is a positive or negative thing depending on what you are looking for.

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

    • I was very busy on a daily business, but i found this to be a huge positive and the work is very interesting and diverse.

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

    • The more you prove yourself, the more responsibility you are given. You can easily expect to do the job same as a full time employee should you have the ability.

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

    • Better than I expected, if you apply yourself you can expect to be prepared fully for a full time role.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere changes day to day as it is a very dynamic environment, but my team had a great relationship and a good laugh.

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

    • The first week is a bit messy due to the sheer volume of new arrivals, but after that it is all rather slick.

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

    • Lots of opportunities, but its totally up to you to make the most of them.

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

    • Flexi Time

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

    • The graduate scheme is highly competitive even among interns who have a much better chance of being successful than external candidates. Among other schemes its certainly up there.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Monthly bar, local pub, strategy and team days out. All depends on how social you want to be!

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

    • Socialising in London isn't exactly cheap but the placement is amongst the better paid ones.

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

    • Quick tube into central London, best night-life in the country!

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

    • The intern groups organised a few activities, and there are clubs etc.

    4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

Human Resources, Marketing, Market Research, Sales

London

July 2014

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