Visual Merchandising Intern Review
at L'Oreal
Placement (10 Months+)
Marketing, Retail Manager
hammersmith
Review Submitted: June 2021
Overall Rating
4.6 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
3/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
4.8/5
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Company Culture
4/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
My day to day role would be supporting the wider visual merchandising team and Marketing department on functions to support launches and promotions instore.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was given lots of responsibility through solo projects which I was able to fully own. However they are very supportive so will not push you into things you are not yet ready for. its a gradual process of gaining confidence and skills.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
3/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
My professional skills have dramatically improved from organisation, communication, software skills, presenting skills, confidence. Skills I wouldn't have developed from a degree alone.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
the company have a brilliant team dedicated to help should you need it. Luckily i didnt need to make use of this. My mangers and wider team were super helpful and supportive and you find lots of people have been interns through to grads so can support you and understand what you are going through. there is also a review process throughout the year to track achievements and progress.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
the culture of loreal is very supportive and driven for success. Lots of movement internally into new roles and lots of room for growth. The world of loreal is very busy and fast moving so definitely one for someone who is up for a challenge and loves the London lifestyle. In a pre covid world i believe would have been even busier and fast moving.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
4/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I have really enjoyed the challenges at loreal. Unfortunately due to covid my role was very much affected and i could not go out and enjoy the field base tasks as much. I have completely grown as a professional and on a personal level from working for a year and moving to London. Loreal has a huge part to play in that. A really enjoyable year all together - just a shame about all the lockdowns.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at L'Oreal
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend L'Oreal to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to L'Oreal
reach out to former interns in the same field at loreal on linked in to gain insight into the roles. Be confinement and enthusiastic. If successful really get involved in anything and everything. Work load can become overwhelming but always reach out to your manager for support if this is the case. Have fun and enjoy your time!
