Visual Merchandising Intern Review

by L'Oreal

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Rating

4.2/5
  • Skills
    4.5
  • Responsibilities
    4.0
  • Support & Guidance
    4.5
  • Culture
    3.8
  • Your Impressions
    4.3

    Overview

  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.

    • Working with the wider marketing team to create in store visibility for launches as well as permanent store display material.

    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?

    • I have learnt a lot about my role in merchandising specifically as well as the wider marketing team and the business as a whole. I have also developed professional skills in both communication and presenting.

  • How would you rate the training provided during your experience?

    • 4/5
  • How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?

    • 5/5
  • How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?

    • 4/5
  • Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development

    • 5/5

    Responsibilities

  • 3. Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?

    • I have been given a lot of responsibility on my placement year, which has gradually increased since the beginning. I now manage projects and present to the team for sign off. Day to day responsibilities cover admin, communication with suppliers, attending installs and store visits

  • Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was

    • 4/5

    Support & Guidance

  • 4. How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?

    • I have received a lot of support from my line manager and the other teams I have worked along side. Networking is encouraged and everyone within the business takes time to assist and guide you

  • How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?

    • 5/5
  • How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?

    • 4/5

    Culture

  • 5. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?

    • Company culture is extremely work focused, especially with remote working. It has been a challenging year to feel involved but my team have made an effort to communicate and hold a few virtual events.

  • How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?

    • 4/5
  • How would you rate the social opportunities?

    • 3/5
  • How would you rate the diversity initiatives?

    • 4/5
  • How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?

    • 4/5

    Your Impressions

  • 6. To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?

    • I have really enjoyed my L'Oreal placement, despite the virtual nature of the year. I have felt like i have contributed to the team and the overall experience has enhanced my knowledge and skills for the future.

  • Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship

    • 5/5
  • Please rate how your experience met your expectations

    • 4/5
  • Please rate the future employment prospects at L'Oreal

    • 4/5
  • 7. Would you recommend L'Oreal to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 8. What advice would you give to others applying to L'Oreal

    • My advice would be research the company, such as their sustainability policy and their workplace values. Make sure you are up to date on at least one industry trend and any events in the news that may impact the business.

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Marketing

London

May 2021

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