Summer Internship Review

by L'Oreal

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • It was a great insight into the working world with the global cosmetics leader.

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

    • I felt valued and a member of the team

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

    • I had various meeting with my manager and he always gave me time no matter how busy he was.

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

    • Had to use my initiative but I had many projects to be getting on with.

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

    • After I proved myself they trusted me with big projects.

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

    • It gave me an insight into the working world, I know more about myself and how I work and most importantly that I want to persue a career in marketing.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very good.

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

    • The HR department was fantastic

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

    • They took me on training courses even though I was only employed for a short amount of time.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Healthcare from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Good, but you have to apply to graduate scheme which is very competitive.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Nothing really.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I lived at home.

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

    • N/A - lived at home so can't comment.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Not really - this could be improved upon.

    1/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Marketing

North West

April 2013

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