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L'Oreal

Commercial Intern Review

at L'Oreal

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Management

White City

Review Submitted: May 2025

Overall Rating

4.9 /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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
4.5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Manage the Boots and Superdrug accounts, building strong retailer relationships to drive new product launches and maximise their success. Forecast promotions, identify growth opportunities, and manage projects, representing L'Oréal at retail events and supporting retailer social media activities. Regularly visit stores to analyse brand performance and competitor activity.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, I was entrusted with significant responsibility, managing many tasks independently. While my manager was always available for support and guidance when I needed it, I had the autonomy to handle a wide range of responsibilities, allowing me to truly develop my skills and contribute meaningfully to the team.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I've significantly developed my IT skills, confidence in communication, and retailer relationship management. I've honed my organizational and prioritisation skills, demonstrating autonomy in supporting my accounts. I have effectively balanced business needs with account requirements and have significantly strengthened my analytical abilities through product launch/ marketing ROI analysis.
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?
I received amazing support and guidance throughout my placement. My manager was always available and happy to answer my questions, offering valuable insights and advice. This supportive environment fostered my growth and allowed me to confidently tackle new challenges.
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 company culture was really positive and engaging. There was a great atmosphere, and we often had team activities and intern events. It was a fantastic way to connect with everyone and get a real sense of the collaborative spirit.
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?
4/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I absolutely loved my placement! I learned so much and was given some incredible opportunities. I'll genuinely miss my colleagues and the overall experience!
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
My advice for anyone applying to L'Oréal is to thoroughly research the company and the specific role you're interested in. Show genuine enthusiasm for the industry and L'Oréal's values. Be prepared to discuss your career aspirations and how L'Oréal can help you achieve them.
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