Human Resources Intern Review

by L'Oreal

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I thoroughly enjoyed my HR internship at The Body Shop. I had a great insight into Recruitment and Learning for Development (my two rotations); developing a wealth of skills.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • I had great managers and colleagues during both my rotations and also really supportive directors.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • I had appraisals throughout my rotations to check if I was meeting/surpassing my objectives. Alongside my weekly meetings with my manager, it was also a good time to identify any personal development needs I had highlighted myself. I felt my managers also acted as mentors; helping me reach my potential, develop key skills, as well as career advice.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • During my Recruitment rotation I was very busy working on our Intern & Graduate Campaign/Milkround - which included attending Campus Events across the UK, conducting telephone interviews and also running assessment centres. My last months in the Learning for Development Team had a strong focus on project management; so I had to be very efficient in managing the training needs of different individuals across the business.

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I played a key part in the co-ordination of The Body Shop Campus Events and organised all aspects of our London-based Assessment Centres (including invites, logistics, materials etc.). I was responsible for three training offers (end-to-end) during my Learning rotation. From liasing with HR Business Partners for nominations for trainings to working with providers on their needs for the day and collecting feedback from participants.

    5/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • I have developed a vast amount of skills form my 12 month internship at The Body Shop and am now applying (& developing) them in my new permanent role at L'Oréal UK!

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • Great vibe, hard working, passionate!

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • Induction meetings set up in the first week and induction seminar within one month of joining.

    4/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • My manager acted as a mentor during my internship - so gave me invaluable advice on prioritsing and diary management.

    4/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Travel loan

    4/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Now in a permanent role at L'Oréal UK!

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Lots of places to eat and drink in London Bridge - I organised most of the intern/grad after-work events.

    4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Lived at home with parents. Cost of socialising was reasonable for the City.

    4/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Less than 20 minute walk to Liverpool Street and less than 10 minute walk to Bank if people wanted to go out.

    4/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Each employee is entitled to a certain number of Volunteering Days per year. The entire HR Team completed a Volunteering Day together at two Animal Rescue centres close to our Littlehampton office.

    4/5

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

August 2014


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