Corporate Finance Intern Review

by L'Oreal

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    2.1

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyed the experience, really glad I got the opportunity.

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

    • All colleagues treated me like I was just a new member of the team. It was really easy just to slot in and get to work.

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

    • Everytime I had a question someone was there to answer it, be it the head of the department or line manager.

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

    • Always had something to do. Covered for someone on holiday felt like the role was important.

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

    • Whilst a colleague was on holiday I covered her work and felt like I was doing something that was relevant for everyone.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Improved Excel skills and hopefully gain more confidence in presenting.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • A good mix between work and fun, easy to have an unrelated chat during breaks.

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

    • There was a timetable set up, this showed the different departments I would be part of and when.

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

    • There was a good level of clearance in SAP everything I needed access to I could get.

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

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

    • I would love to have the opportunity to be part of L'Oreal team on a larger scale.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was not really a social scene in the area of my placement and there was only one other intern.

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Petrol money and rent was all i had to pay. The food on site was a good price.

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

    • The nightlife in the area I worked was non-existent.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • I was lucky enough to be part of a team away day which was brilliant fun!

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Wales

September 2013

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