Customer Supply Chain Apprentice Review

by L'Oreal

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

I support the Customer Supply Chain team.

10/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I'm not a very analytical person but working in supply chain has really improved my analytical thinking and problem solving. This apprenticeship has improved my social skills and confidence with the amount of collaboration with teams and customers.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy this programme, it gives me the opportunity to be more responsible and take ownership and my team and the university support me thoroughly.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It's very structured. 4 days of the week is for practical experience in the workplace and one day a week is for 20% of the job learning.

10/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

I receive a lot of support, there are apprenticeship advisors, apprentice catch ups - giving a chance to network with the other apprentices from the programme, and more.

10/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

I receive a lot of support from the training provider, they provide advisors, mentors (who are also apprentices taking the same programme but with more experience), etc.

10/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

I'm able to implement the things I learnt in university and use it at work. I can also use what I learn from my employer and use it for university.

10/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

There are so many social activities its crazy. I love it. There's parties, networking opportunities, sports teams.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend L'Oreal to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Its really fun to work here, lots of freebies and benefits and social activities and support. Everyone is very friendly.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to L'Oreal?

Don't be afraid to ask questions. Everyone is always open to answering questions. It really helped develop my curiosity. Everyone is willing to help you learn and grow, so don't be afraid to ask lots of questions.