Trade Marketing Intern Review
at L'Oreal
Placement (10 Months+)
Marketing
Dublin
Review Submitted: June 2022
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
4.8/5
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Skills Development
4.5/5
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Support and Guidance
4.8/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
3/5
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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.
I organise and conduct multiple product launches for each of the brands I manage that are rolled out across Irish grocery, pharmacy, and online retailer landscapes throughout the year. I worked on everything from Point of Sale stands to TV advertising content to working with influencers’ advocacy posts for these launches. I also communicate with the team to support launches, running of the accounts and implement marketing strategies
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, I had the same level of responsibility as a Junior product brand manager. I was responsible for the artwork of point of sale stands, ordering the stands and ensuring they were delivered to the warehouse and sent out to retailers on time. I had the responsibility of looking after media plans and ensuring suppliers were invoicing the correct amount and paid in a timely fashion
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 have learnt and developed my presentation skills. I have learnt how to speak in front of a group, acquire and retain their attention and how to make my presentation engaging. I have learnt the importance of tone of voice and eye contact. I have learnt how to control the speed of my speech, how and when to use my hands and how to not overload slides with information.
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?
4/5
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 was supported by the wider team as they offered to help or answer any queries or issues I had. My line manager was available at scheduled and ad hoc times. The covid restrictions and working from home made communication challenging at times, but overall support was great.
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?
5/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The atmosphere was very warm and welcoming. Everyone was exceptionally friendly and got along very well. It was a very enjoyable experience and I built up a great rapport with my colleagues. The culture of the company was very encouraging. It made you feel that you could upskill or train in areas you were interested in, even if outside your job roles.
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 thoroughly enjoyed my internship!! Every moment spent both online and in the office was a massive learning experience. The exposure to such a large company, the PR events and company's daily practices were all amazing opportunities! I relished the responsibility and autonomy that I was given. My colleagues were extremely friendly and treated me as an equal.
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
3/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend L'Oreal to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to L'Oreal
Be prepared for the level of responsibility and autonomy you are given, you are treated as a full time employee, in the best possible sense of the word. Be confident in your abilities and decision making. Take advantage of all the learning opportunities and get involved in any area that interests you, even if outside job responsibilities. Speak up with ideas and/or interests, others are appreciative and encouraging of suggestions.
