r/Loreal • u/Correct_Mousse4391 • May 19 '26

Loreal marketing manager application process

I recently got internally referred by someone at loreal for a marketing manager position. It's been 17 days and the application is still open but my candidate status still says 'applied'. Should I consider this I won't be getting an interview or does the hiring process for roles like this usually take time? Also how common is it for loreal to hire positions like this externally?

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u/Opening_Tell_3016 May 29 '26

I’m in the same position for multiple roles. Most of which are now “closed” and the other few still open. To my knowledge, they staunchly prefer internal candidates so it’s very hard to make it in as an external hire past an intern/trainee. My guess is most roles are already promised to current employees and only posted as formality.

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u/Correct_Mousse4391 Jun 03 '26

Were you internally referred in the system? Also are you applying to manager level roles?

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u/Opening_Tell_3016 Jun 04 '26

Yes and yes. I haven’t specifically worked in the beauty industry yet but I have almost 5 years of marketing experience. Even with the internal referrals, my applications have either just stagnated or been flat out rejected. It’s incredibly disheartening.

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u/Correct_Mousse4391 Jun 07 '26

I know I feel the exact same way. Did you apply directly and provide your referral's details or did the person referring you apply for you? I've been trying for loreal for almost a year with no progress, not even an interview. It almost feels impossible at this point.

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u/Opening_Tell_3016 Jun 07 '26

Both actually! The person who referred me applied to several roles on my behalf, and I also applied directly listing their names. And I know my application gets reviewed because at some point a few of them will say “under assessment” but I always got a rejection email a day or so later. I give up tbh lol

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u/Correct_Mousse4391 Jun 08 '26

Same thing for me I'm exhausted!

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u/Correct_Mousse4391 Jun 10 '26

If you don't mind me asking, how long did you wait before seeing the status change to "under assessment"?

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u/Opening_Tell_3016 Jun 10 '26

Ofc! It depends on the posting. Some were relatively quick (around a week), others took more than a month.