Summer placement student Review

by Lloyds Pharmacy

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

2.2/5
  • The Role
    2.3
  • The Company
    2.2
  • The Culture
    1.9

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • The placement was OK but my boss was unsupportive. There was very little reward for doing the work I did, financial or otherwise. I had no particular specific job role which caused dispute on a number of occassions. The manager (my boss) told the area manager that I "didn't listen". I think it was more his problem by 'not saying'.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I had a good relationship with a majority of my colleagues although I did feel like a bit of an outsider, however this was marred by my boss's attitude.

    3/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Virtually no support or guidance given.

    0/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • The work flow was OK and there was always something that needed doing. Sometimes though everyone walked in at once and the problems and stress mounted.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was allowed to carry out a majority of the tasks although I felt my inpu twasn't appreciated when I tried to take control of certain situations.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • This is the job which graduates of my discipline are likely to undertake so overall it was very applicable to my studies. The skills developed however are innate to most individuals.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • I had fun and giggles with certain individuals, others not so much.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Virtuall no organisation. I just turned up and did what was required of me. I was provided with a workbook to complete but it was impractical to do so.

    1/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • No investment other than the workbook.

    1/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I was offered a pre-registration placement with them for when I graduate but I don't envisage myself working with the company beyond this if I decide to accept the offer.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • No extra-curricular activites.

    1/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I worked in the area I live. It's OK.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • The nightlife in my area is excellent.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • No opportunities.

    1/5
    Report this review

Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Medicine, Pharmaceutical, Purchasing and Supply, Retail

Yorkshire and Humberside

August 2011

View More Reviews