Public Relations & Communications Apprentice Review
at L'Oreal
Degree Apprenticeship
Marketing
London
Review Submitted: September 2024
Overall Rating
4.4 /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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
Complete community management 9-10am
Reply to emails 10:30-11:00am
Daily meetings 11:00-12:30
Lunch Break-12:30-1:30pm
General BAU work/project based work- 1:30-5pm
Reply to emails 10:30-11:00am
Daily meetings 11:00-12:30
Lunch Break-12:30-1:30pm
General BAU work/project based work- 1:30-5pm
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Since starting in 2022 I have thoroughly enjoyed my program, through my incredible, dedicated team and the amazing experiences and opportunities have received.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Skills I have learnt;
Data analysis
Public Speaking
Creative writing
Time management
Social media creation
Oral communication
Graphic design
Copywriting Skills
Videography Skills
Video Editing Skills
Consultancy Skills
Project Management Skills
Data analysis
Public Speaking
Creative writing
Time management
Social media creation
Oral communication
Graphic design
Copywriting Skills
Videography Skills
Video Editing Skills
Consultancy Skills
Project Management Skills
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
L'Oreal structure for PR and Comms apprentices has been great, I have a incredibly supportive team, who have guided me through the past two years. In addition, to my incredible apprentice advisor guiding me through the work/study balance of the program.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive an incredible amount of support across L'Oréal and my internal team in terms of my career progress and personal goals.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
The University Of Kent are brilliant at ensuring the students are well equip for the exams. L'Oréal also provide study days to reduce any overwhelming feeling.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The Chartered Business Management degree is the perfect fit for my role in PR & Communications, with modules in strategic marketing, but also operations and process management to help guide me in the full L'Oreal operations.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Yes! There are constant funded and non-funded activities to take part in. From GenZ events, to internal team events.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend L'Oreal to a friend?
Yes
Why?
L'Oreal has supported me in the last 2 years of my education & career progression incredibly. My team are brilliant and it has been an amazing experience.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to L'Oreal?
Ensure you have done wider reading on the role your applying for & the company in general. Ensure that this is the company that you want to work for and the degree/lifestyle suits you!
