Marketing Intern Review

by L'Oreal

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • At L'Oreal if you decide to do a marketing placement/internship you work with a specific brand. I was really lucky to be put within the marketing team at Yves Saint Lauren and it was the most fun, creative, challenging, fast-paced job I have ever had!

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

    • I was extremely lucky that the team I worked within was really close and welcoming. Everyone respected each other and I wasn't made to feel like a summer intern at all

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

    • The management within YSL were really supportive with anything and everything. If I wanted to develop certain skills my line manager made sure I was given projects which would achieve this.

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

    • The majority of the time it was incredibly busy but manageable. It definitely improved my time-management skills.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Working at YSL I was given tons of responsibility, it felt like I was the CEO of my own brands.

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

    • Everything I have learnt from the short amount of time will be hugely applicable in my exams next semester and well as skills for life.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • My team were always up for a laugh - although sometimes the atmosphere was a little tense we always had fun at the end.

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

    • The HR team set up a Facebook page so that you could get to know the other interns before you started which was really helpful.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • There is so much on offer. I had regular training sessions and there is a bundle of things to get involved with. Be pro-active!

    5/5
  • 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

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

    • At L'Oreal they clearly explain the careers paths available. This is an excellent company to work for in terms of career development.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes there was always something going on whether it was a drinks at the pub or night out in london, coffee mornings at work. Really good social scene.

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

    • London is expensive - just be sensible with your money.

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

    • There are some greats places for a drink after work in Hammersmith. But interns live all over London so we were always trying new places.

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

    • There is loads to do - definitely get involved.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Logistics and Operations, Marketing, Market Research, Retail, PR & Communications, Advertising, Data Science, Graphic Design, Purchasing and Supply, Corporate Law

London

August 2014

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