Commercial Intern Review

by L'Oreal

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • 4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Lovely team, great atmosphere. Didn't really realise how valued I was until end of placement review and it was a bit late by then!

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

    • Sometimes felt like I couldn't ask questions because people are so busy but when I could I got good support.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Very busy! But I'd rather have too much to do than nothing to do and I like to work at a fast pace.

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

    • Amazing how much I was trusted to do and responsible for! Sometimes a bit overwhelming but great learning curve.

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

    • 5/5

    The Company

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

    • Such a great atmosphere in the sales team. Friendly competition, lots of jokes etc.

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

    • I had an unusual change of role which throws you off a bit - but that's not usually the case.

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

    • Had very little official training but learnt skills on the job.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Lots of other interns to spend time with

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

    • London is expensive but everyone knows that

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

    • Lots of bars and restaurants around Hammersmith but tended to go out more centrally.

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

    • 3/5
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Retail, Sales

London

January 2014

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