Marketing Intern Review

by L'Oreal

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my placement as I was given real responsibility and guidance throughout to help me develop and make the most of my year.

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

    • I feel valued by my colleagues, even when I make mistakes I am not spoken down to and I am always treated as an equal. My team is incredibly supportive and I feel very lucky to have been placed in such a kind and welcoming work family.

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

    • My line manager is incredibly supportive, even though she is busy all day everyday she makes an effort to give me guidance and advice when I ask for it.

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

    • I am very busy on a daily basis as I have on-going projects and ADHOC requests consistently during the day.

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility which initially surprised me, but it feels good to know you are trusted with such big projects and budgets etc.

    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 study Accounting & Finance at University and my placement is in Marketing, whilst these may not seem to align it has given me an insight into the connection between finance and marketing which I feel will be invaluable in the future. I also believe I am going to go back to University with an improved work ethic, as the manageable pressure of L'Oreal has really improved my motivation.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • My office is relaxed, though there are incredibly tense times, generally speaking it is enjoyable. Most days we have the radio playing and the vibe is very friendly.

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

    • I think it is quite well organised, I can imagine it's very hard to triangulate so many interns from different Universities with such few staff. I think the lack of organisation lies with my University, not with my placement.

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

    • I think my management have really invested time into my personal development, which has made me feel valued and helped me develop my weaknesses effectively.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I find the future employment prospects of L'Oreal incredibly appealing and will be pursuing this whole-heartedly.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • London is expensive but it is manageable.

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

    • Really great, of course London has a lot to offer and it's been great exploring.

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

    • There are two sports teams but there hasn't been much communication on this.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Financial Management, Marketing

London

May 2017

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