Trade Marketing Intern Review

by L'Oreal

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • The variety, the team, the experiences and the responsibility all combined to create a highly enjoyable placement experience.

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

    • Our team was so respectful and welcoming throughout my time in the company. I felt that my suggestions were valued by all, even quite senior colleagues such as the GM!

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

    • Although there wasn't a trade marketing manager at the start of my placement, my temporary manager was very helpful in giving my guidance as was the new trade marketing manager when she came in.

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

    • Whilst the workload fluctuated, there was always a very good balance. My colleagues were always happy to let me work on projects with them if I had some spare time and made sure I didn't overwork!

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

    • Particularly when there wasn't a trade marketing manager, I had a lot of responsibility, creating materials for the sales force to use in the field. This ranged from leave behinds to product catalogues.

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

    • L'Oreal has a very good set-up when it comes to learning and development. At times it was hard to get on courses as they quickly became overbooked but the ones that I did go to were very helpful.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • A jovial atmosphere, we had quite a lot of social outings such as bowling and drinks after work.

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

    • As one might imagine for a large company such as this, L'Oreal is very organised when it comes to placements. They have a structured recruitment process and keep you well-informed throughout the placement about next steps.

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

    • A lot, it's a great place to learn new skills

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

    • Very, they give you the option of a Graduate Scheme and a Talent Track

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, there is a committee and there are frequent socials

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

    • For me, this was the downside about the placement. The area is very expensive!

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

    • Whilst I personally didn't engage with the nightlife too much, the reaction seems to be quite positive

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

    • 5/5
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Marketing

London

December 2018

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