Finance Intern Review
at L'Oreal
Placement (10 Months+)
Banking
Hammersmith
Review Submitted: July 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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4.8/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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Support and Guidance
4.8/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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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.
Ensuring budgets are not overspent and preventing errors through Purchase Order and Non Cost Order approvals. Also assist marketing teams with any finance queries they have in terms of budgets, purchase orders and invoices that may be blocked for payment. Also reconcile budget trackers to ensure they are up to date each month and improve processes in the role where possible.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, you definitely don't feel like just an intern working in the role and you are given responsibility that makes you a valuable member of the team. You have plenty of opportunities to work on tasks that can make an impact on the company.
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 - Communication, problem solving, logical thinking, Excel, VBA, time management. Also gained a better understanding of financial reports and the process companies will use to Purchase goods and services.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
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?
Everyone is very supportive from your first day at the company. You are encouraged to ask as many questions as you need to help you, and line managers are always happy to schedule time in to help you develop. If there is an area that you know someone in the team is very knowledgeable on, they are usually happy to give you some background and help you with your task.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
4/5
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?
The company culture is definitely one of the best parts of the company. Everyone is very welcoming and friendly, I often found myself coming out of calls shocked at how nice someone I had spoken to was. There are also opportunities to get involved with things outside of work, such as socials and Citizens day to help charitable work.
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 enjoyed this placement much more than I expected when I first started. The work was interesting and helped me to develop continuously over the year. The team was also very helpful in supporting me and allowing me to push myself to gain achievements that I did not think would be possible. Would definitely return to the company.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
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
Be confident in the application process and show that you are eager to make an impact in the company. Be yourself and don't feel like you have to show you can carry out as much work as possible, the company wants to see that your values align and you'll be a good member to have in the team.
