summer placement student Review

by Lloyds Pharmacy

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • overall i found this placement absolutely amazing, all the staff were very friendly and always helped me and i was giving alot of responsibilty and i would defianately recomment this placement for any pharmacy student as it is a valuable experience.

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

    • as i stated above the whole team were very friendly and made me feel like a part of the team, when i struggled they guided me and when i did things right i was praised.

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

    • whenever possible i was guided, then by few weeks i was very good at my job so didnt need much assistance.

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

    • on some occasions the pharamcy was very busy and we had patients waiting over an hour but this is due to the location and the demand of the pharmacy which is a busy pharmacy. however i did enjoy it when it was slighlty busy rather den empty and it gave me something todo.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • i belive i played avery active role in the pharmacy and even the whole staff said to me before i left i will be missed alot because i was always first to run to new jobs and responsibilty

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

    • i defianately believe this experience was so valuable, my tutuor helped me to become familiar with drugs and talked me through how they owkred and what they are used for

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • the place and people were very lively and there wAS a great atmosphere despite all the responsibilty and hardwork

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

    • everything was organised and arranged to a great standard

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

    • everyone offered to help and whenever i needed assistance someone was there, if the pharmacist was too busy then the dispensers would aid me

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

    • Flexi Time

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

    • in future i am hoping to do my prerej with lloyds and hopefully will get in

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • all the staff went on a bowling trip so that i could get to know them outside the work place it was AMAZING

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

    • i had to pay £85 pounds on travel for 6weeks which i found quite expensive

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

    • i did not experience this

    0/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Chemistry, Pharmaceutical, Sales

Yorkshire and Humberside

August 2011

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