Brand Engagement Intern Review
at L'Oreal
Placement (10 Months+)
PR and Communications
LONDON
Review Submitted: July 2023
Overall Rating
3.9 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
3.8/5
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Skills Development
3/5
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Support and Guidance
4.8/5
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Company Culture
3/5
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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 daily tasks involve gathering social/press coverage as well as sending out influencer and press packages to support campaigns and organic engagement. In addition to
managing end-to-end projects such as internal social projects, asset briefs for animations and launch/always on mailers.
Furthermore, taking responsibility for all asset management supporting the brands social platforms as well as being involved in monthly content shoots, leading on the creative direction when creating the shoot briefs.
managing end-to-end projects such as internal social projects, asset briefs for animations and launch/always on mailers.
Furthermore, taking responsibility for all asset management supporting the brands social platforms as well as being involved in monthly content shoots, leading on the creative direction when creating the shoot briefs.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, I was given the responsibility to manage end-to-end projects.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Yes, I have developed my creative and analytical skills, focusing heavily on the development of attention to detail, resilience, collaboration and team working attributes.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
3/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
4/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
4/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I received the average amount of support when given tasks or appointed with new responsibilities. Having to learn a-lot of tasks and skills independently, with high amounts of micro-managing, however, developing essential skills as a result such as attention to detail and resilience helping me to succeed.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
2/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
4/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
As a company, L'Oreal are very social and friendly with a strong community feel.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
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?
Overall, I had a great experience creating amazing connections built with colleagues and the early careers community. However, I had faced several challenging moments both personally and professionally throughout my placement that had impacted my outlook on the corporate culture.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
3/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
3/5
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
Networking is key, be confident and go for every opportunity given.
