Commercial Summer Intern Review

by L'Oreal

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed it and would reccommend it highly.

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

    • More so than anywhere else I have worked.

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

    • Loads of support from Line Manager and HR.

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

    • Very busy! sometimes too busy, but too busy is better than bored.

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

    • More responsibility than any internship I had done before. You genuinely function as part of the team and your work is needed by other people.

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

    • Not that much formal training but a lot of learning on the job.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • On CPD Garnier & Maybelline floor the atmosphere is amazing. Lots of fun, jokes and cake.

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

    • Well organised. Only let down was lack of infrastructure (i.e. not enough desks/computers for everyone).

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Not a lot of formal training. But huge development in my working ability just from the level of responsibilty I had to deal with.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Very good, Grad Scheme looks really good, they tell you a lot about how it works and how to apply.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, lots of socials/nights out/ rounders etc. Facebook group, birthday emails etc. Very friendly and approachable atmosphere among the interns.

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

    • Expensive but its in london so thats to be expected. Quite easy to get good/cheap group deals as there were 84 interns!

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

    • Good but not amazing. But very easy to travel to better places near by on the tube etc.

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

    • Yes. Lots of community work and socials. Could have been more sports opportunities but was only a short term placement and there are sports teams that run throughout the year.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2013

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