Marketing Intern Review

by L'Oreal

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • It was hard work, but challenging and never boring, also the company events and evenings out are a great perk

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

    • All the team are very supportive, and always willing to help out

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

    • All the team are very supportive, guidance is given but left to do a lot of work indepently then feedback results

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Some times I would have nothing to do, others work very long hours - would be better if it was more consistent

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • A lot of responsibility

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

    • not yet back at university, I think the skills will help more in my career than my degree

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Really good working environment, everyone usually bright and cheerful

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

    • Really well, had lots of useful inductions

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

    • Training mostly on the job

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • The grad scheme is easily accessible if you do well in your internship, plus there are international opportunities too

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, lots of events/nights out

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • As expected in London

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • All of London very accessible through tubes/buses for nights out - lot more expensive than on a student budget though

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

    • Yes, sports team, staff picnics, company events

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Marketing

London

October 2011

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