Marketing Placement Review

I knew from the beginning that the job would not be easy but that's why I enjoyed it. Every day was completely different and I could be doing anything from designing Christmas coffrets to writing how-to scripts for videos. However, the job is EXTREMELY intense and fast paced so you need a lot of energy to sustain your levels of ability. My team made the job so much more than a job and I felt so welcomed and valued.

I honestly felt like they were my family. I am truly going to miss my job and team greatly and will never forget the support, friendship and respect I have received from the start. Let's just say the last day involved a lot of tissues!

Guidance and support was second to none at most times from my line manager but sometimes I feel they didn't have enough time to explain all things fully. Also, a lot of guidance and support was missing from my line manager's boss which lead to some confusion and frustration all round the team as well as other departments.

If I could have made a clone I would have made three. I could have worked 24/7 and there would always still be things to do!

I have been thrown into numerous varied projects from designing Christmas coffrets and leading its promotional campaign ideas to writing scripts for how-to videos and analysing data. I feel i was given a huge amount of responsibility which, at first, can be daunting but a great way to learn and grow.

Throughout my placement in L’Oréal Paris I cannot properly put in to words how invaluable an experience it has been. I have learnt about professionalism, how to conduct myself appropriately in different situations, focusing on prioritising and the importance of being involved within a highly productive and supportive team. From my first day it was apparent the intensity and high level of responsibility the job would entail and, although a few challenges were encountered along the way, my knowledge of the processes and the dynamics of such a large company has grown significantly as well as my understanding of how the different functions are interrelated. It has been great to be in an environment where people are not content with the average and mediocre and strive for that something more, that something special, paying attention to every detail of their work.

My team were in stitches at least once a day and everyone on the floor was very happy and bright (most of the time!)

I had some issues with my email address and HR sent a lot of important documents to another person in a different country which wasn't ideal but other than that it was pretty well organised.

I didn't receive any official training but I feel a lot of time was spent on the job training. I think I have developed considerably and understand more about how a multinational corporation works.

I'd really love to go back as I know I would be exposed to so much and learn a huge deal.

Yes but we organised it ourselves and only a few groups of interns actually regularly met to do things.

Quite average (the pub we all went to after work on a friday wasn't that cheap though)

Depends what you like but Piano Bar, Fez, Be @ 1, whetherspoons etc... were all nearby.

intern committee, Zumba, choir, squash, netball, yoga and football