Commercial Intern Review

by L'Oreal

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    2.9
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • Hugely enjoyed my placement - I never thought it would be as fun as it was, I learnt far more than I ever expected to, and my role was incredibly rewarding.

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

    • I was incredibly lucky to be in a team where everyone genuinely works hard and enjoys each other's company, and where I wasn't valeud as an intern but as a fully fledged team member.

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

    • Cannot fault this. By having 2 different line managers it meant I was able to get involved in different aspects of the job with both of them. Senior management above them, Commercial Director and General Manager, were also hugely supportive and motviating.

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

    • It was a pretty good balance. I personally prefer to be busier, which helped because towards the end of the year when I had a large number of responsibilities.

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

    • I feel very fortunate for the vast amount of responsibility I was given. This partly came from having my line manager, Senior National Account Manager, changeover in February, so for a long time I was the most experienced member on the account,

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

    • Unfortunately not many of the skills I have developed will assist my degree (Economics) but it will 100% help and support me in my career.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • In the office it was generally quite fun, but obviously there are going to be stresses and strains. Out of the office, the fun never stopped!

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Pretty well overall. Had a bad experience in the beginning, in the application process and actually arriving at the company. However the rest of the year was fine, and the graduate scheme process was pretty seamless.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • This is probably the only area that I feel was lacking. I had no specific training or development, only through skills I picked up myself on the job.

    1/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • I got a place on the graduate scheme! Hopefully this will lead to an operational job after the 12 month scheme.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • It was quite cliquey and I feel if you missed out at the beginning then there was no chance of getting back in afterwards. Luckily for me this didn't matter as I had a super fun and socialable team.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Not too expensive in the area I worked, but where I lived was super expensive!

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • London is obviously great for a night out!

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

    • Not really.

    1/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

August 2015

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