Customer Supply Chain Intern Review

by L'Oreal

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed my work placement very much due to the challenging nature of my role where I can learn how to solve issues under pressure and in different situations.

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

    • I have a great team where my opinions and feedback are valued. The colleagues in my team also do not treat me as an intern only. I also receive great level of trust from the colleagues in getting my job done.

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

    • I received great support and guidance from my line manager in my day-to-day job and also training and development opportunities provided by HR in the company.

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

    • Due to the nature of my job, I have a fixed routine every day therefore I will always be kept busy and productive.

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

    • I was given a fair balance of responsibilities and opportunities to improve myself in terms of personal and career development.

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

    • The transferrable and soft skills gained from the placement role have developed me into a more competent and disciplined person. The application of theoretical knowledge into practical experience has helped me in my learning process at university.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Fun, exciting and challenging environment to work in!

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

    • In my opinion, the placement scheme is very organised and well managed as each intern is assigned to a line manager and HR manager to ensure the interns are in a good place to perform.

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

    • There is a lot of training and development courses for Interns. Apart from that, there are also e-learning courses provided for interns to learn more about the company culture and industry,

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • The future employment prospects in L'Oreal are very exciting and appealing as the graduate scheme is well-organised to help graduates develop networking and also transferrable skills.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, the work life balance is very good with the principle of "work hard, play hard".

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

    • The cost of living and socialising is relatively higher in London.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • It was okay - there are a few bars and pubs in the area I worked in.

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

    • Yes. There were many volunteering opportunities and social events for interns which provided interns with networking opportunities outside of work!

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

May 2017

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