Summer Student Review

by Lloyds Pharmacy

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Rating

3/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.0
  • The Culture
    1.0

    The Role

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

    • The shop was busy so I was kept working all day which made the time enjoyable and it went in very quickly.

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

    • I got along very well with all members of staff and felt like my work was appreciated especially nearer the end of my placement when i was able to undertake most tasks on my own.

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

    • Although the shop was very busy and there was little time to stop and talk, I felt I was able to ask both the pharmacist and other members of staff at any point if I was in need of assistance. The pharmacist also took me aside on 2 occasions to discuss my progress and to raise any issues.

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

    • I was always helping out in the shop doing whatever tasks were of highest priority as the shop was so busy.

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

    • As the shop was very short staffed I felt like I really was given the chance to take on responsibilities and managed to do a lot of things on my own.

    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 felt that I have gained a lot of practical skills and more life skills for example dealing with customers and interacting with staff. I dont really feel that you can learn these things at university and this placement puts what you have learnt at university into perspective.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • All of the staff were very experienced and did enjoy their jobs however I sensed that they felt very pressured due to staff shortages through holiday times and people being off sick.

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

    • The branch I was positioned at were not used to having summer placement students so I dont know if they knew what to expect me to do. Although they do get pre reg students so I felt like I fitted in fine.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The Lloyds training pack was helpful as the scenarios and points that I worked through really made me reflect on my time there and prepared me well for the lloyds pre reg interview.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The fact that lloyds often make offers of employment to pre registration students is appealing.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I travelled from another town to work at my branch so I did not experience the social scene in Cumnock

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • This does not really apply to my placement experience.

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

    • Very small town so not much nightlife was present.

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

    • No, but I wasnt really looking for extra activities as there are plenty where I live.

    0/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Customer Service, Pharmaceutical

Scotland

August 2011

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