student placement Review

by Lloyds Pharmacy

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Rating

3.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    2.4
  • The Culture
    2.1

    The Role

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

    • This was by far the best placement ive had during my studies.

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

    • the staff in my branch were understanding and welcoming!

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

    • My tutor didnt focus on my folder too mush, infact they tested me in practical and different ways to ensure i fully understood the subject.

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

    • even though it was close to a medical centre there were quite periods at lunch time.

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

    • i wasn't given too much responsibility meaning there was time for individual study

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

    • i learnt a lot of management and clinical skills that will no doubt effect the way i practice in future

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • it varied but in general i was never exposed to any awkward situations

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

    • there was no real organisation as a folder is given and you are expected to work through this, in some way it mirrors the situation you will be in when working but i did think further activities could have been planned.

    2/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • i was lucky to have a keen tutor who encouraged development, in truth the success of the placement depends on the tutors personality

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

    • 1/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • very likely since they like to promote individuals within the company

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • i was the only student at my branch

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

    • i was placed close to home

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

    • there's no time for night life

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

    • not really

    1/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Medicine, Pharmaceutical, Sales

Yorkshire and Humberside

August 2011

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