Summer Vacation Student Review

by Lloyds Pharmacy

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Well organised placement with a folder with things to do to help guide you through the placement and make the most out of your time there.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • The staff were very friendly and helpful, I felt valued as a team member as for example, some counter staff would ask me questions about the dispensary.

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

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

    • The placement had busy phases but it also had quiet periods in which I could fill out my folder and take time to learn things.

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

    • I had a fair amount of responsibility which made me feel valued as an employee rather than being treated like a child who didn't know anything. I had previous experience in a pharmacy which i displayed and I think this increased the responsibilities my boss was willing to give to me.

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

    • Some helpful information in the folder given, and good general guidance on what I should have learnt on the placement, although I feel I didn't learn a lot more than I already knew before I started.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Staff were friendly and they all had a good working atmosphere.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well organised. Only problem was getting my name badge!

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I was given a lot of infomation about Lloydspharmacy and how they work, which was interesting and informative should I want to work there in future.

    4/5
  • 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 enjoyed my placement with Lloyds but I feel more at home within an independent pharmacy where I had previously worked.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • No other students working there.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Lived at home.

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

    • Lived at home, and it is reasonable!

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

    • At home, so not really applicable.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Pharmaceutical

South West

August 2011

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