Pharmacy Student Review

by Lloyds Pharmacy

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • I got to experience every aspect of working in a pharmacy and more insight on the role as a community pharmacist

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

    • People are really friendly and helpful. And you do feel that every helping hand extended is received and appreciated.

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

    • Everyone was friendly and helpful, making myself fit in instantly

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

    • Very busy indeed

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

    • I was placed in a rota and almost every job in the pharmacy,

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

    • It was definitely a great out of class experience

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Tensed at times. But most of the time, the atmosphere is great

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

    • The best pharmacy setup I have seen thus far

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

    • The company is very concern about my personal development and willing to help me whenever I need help.

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

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

    • Lloydspharmacy really have that attraction that prompts you to work for them

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone was great in terms of relationship outside of the work place. Great social scene indeed

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

    • I lived elsewhere, so its irrelevant to me

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

    • It's a smalltown. With a couple of bars. That's all

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes indeed. Near to the peak district

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Pharmaceutical

East Midlands

August 2011

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