Purchasing Intern Review

by L'Oreal

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • I am really enjoying my placement at L'Oreal, I can't believe how fast it's going!

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

    • Very, I have been made to feel like one of the team.

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

    • My manager has structured my placement really well, we always have weekly reviews and he always makes time for me if I have a question. He is very approachable and also gives me a lot of responsibility.

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

    • I'm always busy, but not often overwhelmed.

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

    • My manager gives me a lot of responsibility.

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

    • I feel I am learning very valuable skills.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The offices are quite lively, but still a good atmosphere to work in.

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

    • Very well organised by HR, and by my manager.

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

    • We only got a 1 day induction, rather than a full 3 day induction that full time staff get. Most of my training was on the job.

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would really like to work for L'Oreal in the future.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes - an intern committee.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Hammersmith is relatively cheap for London, but all in all London is expensive to socialise in.

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

    • Good bars.

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

    • None have really presented themselves, but we do have citizen day coming up.

    2/5
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Purchasing and Supply

London

April 2013

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