Commercial Intern Review
by L'Oreal
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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Skills
4.5
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Responsibilities
3.0
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Support & Guidance
4.5
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Culture
4.3
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Your Impressions
4.3
- 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
- How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
- How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
- How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
- Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
- 3. Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
- Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
- 4. How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
- 5. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
- How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
- How would you rate the social opportunities?
- How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
- How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
- 6. To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
- Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
- Please rate how your experience met your expectations
- Please rate the future employment prospects at L'Oreal
- 7. Would you recommend L'Oreal to a friend?
- 8. What advice would you give to others applying to L'Oreal
Overview
Account management for 2 key retailers in the Lanc么me portfolio. Data analysis and creation and presentation of said analyses Contract negotiations Sales forecasting Planning and execution of strategies
Skills
I鈥檝e developed a range of skills, most notably my presentation skill set. I鈥檝e been given the opportunity to do many presentations to senior stakeholders which has led to manier opportunities. Organisation and time management. Analytical abilities
Responsibilities
Yes, I was given tremendous levels of responsibility, far exceeding that of my expectations. I was regularly presenting to general managers and directors, whilst also having the opportunity to present to managing directors and the country CEO. Within the brand environment I was also given responsibility at the level of a national account manager, with the accountability for two retailers in the Lanc么me portfolio.
Support & Guidance
Regular 1-1 with line manager (1 hour per week). If I asked for support it was given.
Culture
Lovely, this is L鈥橭r茅al鈥檚 number one selling point
Your Impressions
To a significant extent. It was a fantastic experience and I learnt a lot. Nothing is going to be perfect but this was a lot better than I initially expected it to be.
Yes
Be yourself, authenticity is vital. Take note of key company initiatives and ensure you鈥檙e aligned to the company鈥檚 motives
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Sales
London
June 2021
