Commercial intern Review

by L'Oreal

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • My role was really varied so gave me the opportunity to learn a wide range of skills and develop my knowledge of different processes and computer skills.

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

    • I was valued by my team who trusted me to manage my own projects and I was someone they could rely on to produce good quality work efficiently.

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

    • My line manager was on hand any time I needed guidance in my role and was someone I could go to if I had any issues in the office/with my role.

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

    • As my role was varied I was busier at certain times of the month so had to manage my workload so I had tasks to complete when I wasn't as busy.

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

    • I managed my own project and had to become the expert for the system so was given a huge responsibility in making sure the system worked correctly and was providing the data needed on time.

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

    • Some of the skills I learnt, such as the systems, are not relevant for my degree but skills such as communication, time management and prioritisation will be really useful when completing my final year at university.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • The office atmosphere is very friendly and relaxed so easy to settle in.

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

    • The placement was very organised with my manager having regular meetings with myself to understand what work I am completing and to hand over new tasks and the mid year and end of year reviews are well organised and allow you to understand your strengths and weaknesses and what areas there are for improvement for the rest of the placement.

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

    • I was given training when I first started and some ongoing training on new systems but you are left to complete your role and the personal development comes from doing this alone.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • There is the option to apply for the graduate scheme at the end of your placement and I was lucky to secure a place on the scheme for when I finish university.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There are a large number of interns so a good social atmosphere.

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

    • It was expensive to live in London and socialise at weekends but the increased London wage helps slightly with the cost of living.

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

    • There are some nice pubs around and with a lot of people from work heading to one on Friday evenings so a good place to socialise.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

August 2015

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