Trade Activation 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:

- Help manage launch activations - Admin tasks such as filling out NCO forms, PO orders, boxing up items for delivery to retailers - Help with printing for brand cards/leaflets

10/10

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

I have developed my time management and networking skills by receiving different tasks and having to manage priorities and also being able to meet people from the many different divisions there at L'Oreal.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy my job a lot! From my team to the brands that I work with is amazing. I can't wait to start my training in June.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very organised as I have a timetable ready for my programme and get frequent updates from my HR contact.

10/10

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

I get a lot of support whether that be through social events and networking or the benefits that are given to us all.

10/10

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

I have not started my course yet so unable to give feedback.

10/10

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

I have not started my course.

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.)

Yes we have plenty of networking events and team events. For example, my team and I went to Sixes in Westfield where we played indoor cricket which was super fun!

10/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

The culture the company has to offer is amazing! Everyone I have met is super friendly and open to catch-up with you. There is so much support and positive energy when in the office.

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

I would say be yourself during interviews and show how much you love the company by doing thorough research into their values and culture.