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L'Oreal

Commercial Summer Intern Review

at L'Oreal

Internship (1 Month+)

Business Management, Consumer Products/FMCG, Data Analysis, Sales

White City

Review Submitted: September 2025

Overall Rating

4.8 /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
4.8/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
4.8/5 - Company Culture
4.5/5 - 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.
- Maintained and updated the livestream content calendar, ensuring accurate scheduling and smooth coordination.
- Collected and organised livestream performance data, preparing preliminary reports to highlight key trends and insights.
- Assisted in researching, curating, and organising content ideas and product assets to support brand-specific livestreams.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was very fortunate to have a motivating and supportive manager who encouraged me to take ownership of meaningful work. This was an empowering experience, as I was trusted to contribute meaningfully whilst knowing support was available if needed. I do feel the opportunity felt particularly unique due to the team dynamics and set-up, which created an environment where I could learn, take responsibility, and grow with confidence.
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?
The areas where I have developed or improved my skill set are:
-Project management
-Data processing
-Data analysis
- management
-Content curation
Process documentation
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?
I received consistent support and guidance throughout my internship. My manager provided clear direction and feedback, while also encouraging me to work independently and take ownership of my tasks. In addition, there was a buddy system that I found particularly easy to engage with, which gave me a reliable point of contact for day-to-day questions and further enhanced my learning experience.
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 competitive yet friendly, with an empowering atmosphere that encouraged growth and collaboration. I found it to be both motivating and supportive, striking a good balance between high performance and teamwork.
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?
The commercial reach of the firm and the opportunities were a driving factor in my enjoyment. I felt comfortable in my team and that if I had an idea or avenues of thought that I believed were important, I was encouraged to express them.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend L'Oreal to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to L'Oreal
Be aware that, due to the company's size, a 'commercial internship' may result in a wide range of roles. Thus it is up to you to make as much out your time there as possible be confident and take ownership in your work and in your application.

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at L'Oreal
5/5
Did you receive an offer to return as a graduate?
Waiting to hear
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