Marketing Summer Intern Review
at L'Oreal
Internship (1 Month+)
Marketing
London
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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4.8/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
5/5
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Company Culture
4.5/5
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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.
Worked on the Trade Activation team with YSL, Prada Beauty and Miu Miu. Day-to-day responsibilities included:
Assisting with consumer journey planning and execution for all three brands, including preparing presentations and NCOs for summer launches. Supporting operational activations such as Paradigme TFS Oxford Street and the Miu Miu pop-up. Using Cosmo for GWP code creation. Taking ownership of Coffret retailers shoots and working closely with commercial to ensure smooth execution and delivery of trade initiatives. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to support launches and trade campaigns. Helping to manage multiple stakeholders while ensuring deadlines and launch priorities were met. Ownership of incentives for retailers.
Assisting with consumer journey planning and execution for all three brands, including preparing presentations and NCOs for summer launches. Supporting operational activations such as Paradigme TFS Oxford Street and the Miu Miu pop-up. Using Cosmo for GWP code creation. Taking ownership of Coffret retailers shoots and working closely with commercial to ensure smooth execution and delivery of trade initiatives. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to support launches and trade campaigns. Helping to manage multiple stakeholders while ensuring deadlines and launch priorities were met. Ownership of incentives for retailers.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes - with certain projects, however I would have liked a project that I could have owned end to end.
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?
Trade marketing & activation
Consumer journey planning
Project management
Stakeholder management
Commercial awareness
Presentation & communication
Problem-solving & accountability
Attention to detail
Teamwork & collaboration
Adaptability & prioritisation
Consumer journey planning
Project management
Stakeholder management
Commercial awareness
Presentation & communication
Problem-solving & accountability
Attention to detail
Teamwork & collaboration
Adaptability & prioritisation
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?
4/5
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?
My manager was extremely supportive during my internship and helped guide me on multiple areas. My team were very supportive as a whole and I felt valued within it.
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 social, ambitious, and energetic, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and relationship building. Trade Activation sat within a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, which required adaptability, resilience, and quick decision-making. At the same time, the wider culture was welcoming and socially driven, creating an atmosphere that was both supportive and motivating for me.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
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?
To a large extent. On the whole it was very enjoyable and I have learnt so much. At times there were moments of high pressure but I have learnt how to deal with these specific scenarios and how and when to prioritise certain areas. I feel that all of the skills I have gained on this internship I can confidently use in my future career.
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
Know L'Oreal inside and out when applying and really think about the future ambitions of the company as this at the DNA of each team. Stay organised as it is a fast paced environment but it is incredibly rewarding. Continuously show passion for driving the beauty sector further by sharing ideas and being enthusiastic in ways to improve. Commercial awareness is a top priority for all sectors, regardless of what your role is. Network as much as you can!
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
