Supply Chain Intern Review

by L'Oreal

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    2.7
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Extremely enjoyable, the work and people you meet was a great experience

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

    • Often approached for help

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

    • Very supportive, usually there when help is required unless they are busy

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

    • Workload fluctuates alot

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

    • Much more responsbility than I could have percieved when beginning the internship

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

    • Technical and soft skills

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very young and vibrant atmosphere, also very casual

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

    • A lot of delays or very short notice between key events such as phone interview / assessment centre

    1/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Willing to invest in interns, but only if there are leftover spaces in training sessions

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Healthcare from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Possibility of obtaining the graduate scheme

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Around 60 interns in the company. Definitely made a lot of friends and often socialise outside work hours

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

    • Quite expensive which is expected from London

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • London nightlife, good but expensive

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

    • There are definitely opportunities due to the large amount of interns, but these have to be organised by yourself or the committee

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Logistics and Operations

London

June 2013

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