Summer Vacation Student Review

by Lloyds Pharmacy

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • I thouroughly enjoyed my placement.

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

    • I got to know my colleagues well as the placement progressed.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I was given a lot of support but due to the shop being busy there was not a lot of time.

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

    • I was very busy but I enjoyed this.

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

    • I was given responsibilty to solve problems and I felt I was trusted more as my colleagues got to know me.

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

    • The skills I developed are crucial to my future career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was positive but everyone is very busy.

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

    • I planned my time on day 1 to make sure it was 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 assistance when I needed it.

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

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

    • I have been placed on the company's preffered list but still have to do an external interview.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were no other students but we did all go out for dinner.

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

    • My placement was in the city where I live so I lived at home and socialised with my friends.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Glasgow has a good nightlife.

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

    • There are lots of other things to do in Glasgow.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Customer Service, Medicine, Pharmaceutical

Scotland

August 2011

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