HR Intern Review

Amazing experience, with great exposure to all aspects of HR from Recruitment to Learning and Training.

Highly valued. At L'Oreal no matter what level you are in the business your opinion is always listened to and taken on board.

A lot of support from management, they value your contribution to the team so are willing to spend time with you to help you full fill your key accountabilities. L'Oreal also actively encourages you to take on projects or work outside of your role

Busy, but that is expected working in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry. However with the support of your team and planning the workload is manageable.

Full responsibility of my own projects with the team and HR on a wider level. L'Oreal employees will always actively encourage you to "get involved" and take part in projects.

Skills for life both academically in my final year of study and then on to my graduate career. Due to my role being so varied I have been able to pick up a varied of skills. A few include recruitment, communication, IT (Excel) and prioritisation

Large office that is constantly busy. Very friendly atmosphere between teams and the wider HR population.

Very well organised. It was clear from when I was offered the role what my responsibilities would be as well as information on the teams and their overall objectives.

Highly invested took time to ensure I was fully trained on key HR programmes such as SAP and basic office programmes such as Outlook.

L'Oreal do not offer a HR Graduate Scheme, only entry level roles within HR. However I am hoping to return to L'Oreal to join one of the HR teams when I graduate next year.

Great social scene, with around 70 interns in the building there was always something going on. Including events organised by our social secretary, events organised through the graduate recruitment team as well as social events we organised ourselves.

Naturally being in London it is more expensive than the rest of the country however I knew that when I decided to carry out a work placement in London. The L'Oreal head office is based in Hammersmith, West London so the living and socialising costs are lower than central London. There is also the benefit of not having to pay for travel costs into the city.

Hammersmith itself is rather basic but has a selection of nice bars and restaurants, but the surrounding areas such as Chelsea and Fulham.

There are a lot of opportunities there are a varied of gyms in the area with corporate discount. As well as a staff party every last Thursday of the month. Additionally a variety of sports teams including Basketball, Football and Hockey.