Corporate Finance Intern Review

I really loved my time at L'Oreal! L'Oreal gave me a very hands-on view of what it's like to be working here as a grad or on a full time role and I'm really grateful I was given the opportunity to learn and be involved in many projects during my internship. I think the amount of responsibility you get given at such an early stage is great and it really allowed for me to understand my role whilst seeing how my function worked.

I was extremely valued. I was treated no different than those who are not on internships. I think the culture of L'Oreal really speaks for itself. Everyone is very supportive of you, and every process or task I was involved in, I knew that my opinion mattered and that it would make a difference.

I was supported a lot by my team and manager. My team helped me settle in very quickly, and there was always someone who I could ask for guidance if I was unsure of what I needed to do. I had weekly 1-2-1 sessions with my manager which allowed for me to receive constant feedback on my projects I was involved in. This was always informative and allowed for me to strive for continual improvement.

I was very busy! There was always something to do. As a Summer Intern, you are assigned to projects rather than daily tasks, but if I finished the projects, I could always ask for more. There is definitely lots to get involved with and I recommend always asking for more as that's the best way you'll learn.

I had a lot of responsibility, I was assigned to about 6 projects! This meant that I was constantly having to meet deadlines. I think this was great as I was able to see the different functions within L'Oreal and how they integrate together, in some instances. You are very hands on as an intern.

All the skills which I have learnt here will definitely aid me going forward for my degree. The biggest one which I have developed is 'Time Management' as most of the work was deadline based, it ensured that I worked on managing tasks based on priorities which is something I'll take forward whether its for my degree or future job.

Great! It was very relaxed environment and really friendly! Everyone is very welcoming and you can settle in very quickly. Throughout my ten weeks, I felt that I bonded with my team really well.

My internship was organised really well. I think it depends on the division and function you're working in, but for Finance, I managed to have a good structure where I knew what projects I was working on, what was expected for me and feedback I'd receive.

L'Oreal has lots of training involved. So for instance, there is courses which you can apply for one 'ownyourfuture' and you can get professional training on say 'pitching and presenting' or on 'LinkedIn skills'! There are also technical courses where you can improve your knowledge in the work you're doing and also excel course where you can learn more advance skills!

L'Oreal offer interns the possibility to apply for the Management Trainee scheme. This is essentially a two stage application process, where the initial pre application process is a recommendation by your manager based on your 10 week performance and moving on to a presentation done to a panel and finally a interview with a General Manager or Director of your division. All prospects at L'Oreal for interns are really appealing as they offer you a chance to do 3x6 month rotations within the function you are applying for in the Management Trainee scheme.

Yes! It's London, so there's so much to do! Amongst interns we managed to arrange nights out/activities and drinks to go to!

Fairly pricey, but that's expected of London!

Great! You have so much to do in London, there are many clubs or pubs or places to go to! You'll definitely won't be bored.

Yes, the intern committee arranges for us to attend a lot of social events. There are also sports team which people can get involved with. L'Oreal has Wednesday Yoga's!