Assistant Marketing Controller Review

by L'Oreal

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Was really enjoyable. There is a nice 'young' culture at L'Oreal. Every month they have a mini-party upstairs and the teams are close-knit, which makes it nice to come into work.

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

    • Of course this is biased to me, I helped out my manager hugely and saved her so much work by automating processes, so I particulary felt extremely valued. But if you do good work then you will be valued!

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

    • In general most interns sit next/opposite their manager which means they are there on a regular basis. My team worked very well together aswell so anyone could help me with any problems.

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

    • There was a lot of work to do, but there was a lot of admin. This means when you are involved in a project and really busy it is perfect but then the admin to follow up keeps you busy but in a boring way - although this is to be expected from any job.

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

    • I was allowed to do what I wanted really. You are really free as long as you are capable. But where I worked it was difficult to 'run the show' as managers etc have the authorisation to do things which interns cannot.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Excel is key at L'Oreal, the Excel skills you gain here you will keep for the rest of your life. Also training on SAP which is very useful.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Was good. Nice people, friendly atmoshphere, good laughs, but it's nothing like Uni!

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

    • L'Oreal has a great scheme set up for interns. Honestly it is amazing. They have their own monitoring, auditing and evaluating process and you are given contact in HR if there is ever a problem. The HR department are fantastic, they will help you and make sure managers are nopt just giving you the rubbish!

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

    • They really try to help you out and develop you as the interns in many cases come back and eventually become managers.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Healthcare from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • People seem to progress very quickly within L'Oreal, so for career development they are good.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Interns go out together and friends have lunch each day.

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

    • Standard for London really.

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

    • Some really nice pubs with amazing views over the Thames and beer gardens.

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

    • They aren't too well advertised to be honest but there are clubs e.g. Football team.

    3/5
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Accounting, Financial Management

London

October 2011

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