Bodyshop Undergraduate Review

by L'Oreal

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • I definitely enjoyed my palcement, the people at the company were always helpful and it really helped having other undergraduates around

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I feel that they were mostly very friendly and always helpful and that I was given trasks that were proportionate to my skills and experience

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I had two managers during my placement and both gave me plenty of help any time I needed it

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

    • I could have been busier at times but mostly I had enough work to do

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

    • I was given some projects to work at myself which was enjoyable, the more responsibilty the better

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I feel that I probably haven't learned very much that will help me pass my exams but I have learned a lot that helped me better understand how to operate in a company and also feel I have greatly improved my communication and presentation skills etc

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • I was in an office with just my manger and as he wasn't around quite a lot I would be by myself but I did spend a lot of time not in the office which meant I could talk to people

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

    • I feel that there could have been a more structured approach to my placement as in clear tasks and projects layed out for the whole year but the work I did get was managed well and I was never made to feel like I was on my own

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I was taken on 2-3 off site trips for training and team building purposes

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would consider working here again but as it would mean I would have to permantly relocate it would be a big decision, if not for this I would consider it.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a really good social scene with the other undergraduates, having other people in the same situation working and living around you was probably the best thing about the placement

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

    • I lived in chetser which was pretty expensive compared to what Im used to

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • The nightlife in Chester was good, plenty of pubs and enough pubs to keep you interested for 12 months at least

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

    • Myself and a few other undergraduates got involved in a lot of clubs/teams outside of work

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

North West

June 2012

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