Tech & Services, Digital Innovation Summer Intern Review

As part of the Digital and Innovation Team I worked across all brands and customer channels in my division, supporting their digital services and technology strategies to ensure the best consumer digital experience. Specifically I worked on and supported our central search engine optimisation strategy (SEO) together with external agencies, making updates to increase organic traffic and visibility to online consumers, on the backend of the brands' websites. I also helped support content creation across websites and other channels.

I have learnt an extensive range of skills, including the communication of ideas, how traffic can be measured through looking at different channels, as well as the metrics behind SEO and how to use them to a brand's advantage. We have also been taught the transferable skills that involve using excel to create pivot tables and pivot graphs, alongside the more behavioural and verbal skills that will carry me through my future careers. Lastly, time management has been been the most important skill that I have learnt.

Yes, once I had finished the training needed for me to work, I had lots of responsibility during my internship. I was in charge of SEO when it came to the brand websites and had the freedom to voice and act on any ideas I had throughout my role which were fully listened to and taken into account.

My manager was always there to give me a helping hand if needed, with no judgement or delays. I felt very supported in every area of my role, including the personal ones. The company is great at welcoming you in as soon as you are there and that feeling of inclusivity does not die out.

Very fun and relaxed in a productive and motivating way. Everyone is lovely and wanting to help or make friends. There is no intimidating atmosphere either, even when it comes to the more senior workers. They really made an effort to make everyone feel comfortable and welcome and this came through in different fun activities and socials etc.

I could not have had a better time or asked for more from L'Oreal. From the work to the colleagues, this has been one of the most rewarding and enjoyable internships I could have ever done. In the same way I feel towards the company, I felt as valued and respected back.

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Make sure you know the company because your passion and interest in it is what they are looking for. Also be friendly and relaxed they are big peoples people!