Summer Vacation Student Review

by Lloyds Pharmacy

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Rating

3.1/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    1.3

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my placement and found it very interesting although at times I found it frustrating that I was limited in what I was allowed to do.

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

    • My colleagues were all very helpful and friendly and didn't hesitate to answer one of my questions or make me feel like I fit in

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

    • My manager was supportive and frequently gave me the time to work through my workbook. I felt as though I could ask questions and that she took the time to try and teach me.

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

    • At the start I was a bit bored as due to my inexperience I couldn't really help out properly till I had been fully trained. However, once I was competant in the tasks that needed to be completed I was always busy and had plenty of opportunity toi use my initiative.

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

    • I was given responsibility to some extent as I was never under constant supervision and had tasks which I could readily complete on my own, however due to the legal nature of the job until I am qualified I would never have full responsibility as all scripts need to have a final check by the pharmacist

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Everything I learnt on my placement will be helpful in my future career as all aspects of how a pharmacy works will be relevant when I am a pharmacist

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There was friendly conversation and a comfortable atmosphere but as parts of the job require lots of concentration and checking of your own work there were times where you couldn't readily join in the conversation.

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

    • It was very well organised.

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

    • I was given a workbook with tasks and activities to complete and had my own pharmacist tutor who gave guidance when needed.

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

    • Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    0/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would work for Lloyds agauin without hesitation

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I was the only placement student in the pharmacy and it was only for 6 weeks solack of group social events with other students was to be expected

    0/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Average

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

    • Average

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

    • I was only there for 6 weeks, so no

    0/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Medicine, Pharmaceutical, Retail

North West

August 2011

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