Pharmacy vacation student Review

by Lloyds Pharmacy

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    2.1

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my placement as my colleagues were all really helpful and friendly. The working environment was great. However the store was quiet so sometimes I felt like I did not learn as much as I wanted to.

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

    • My colleagues were all really friendly and helpful. Each member of the team made me feel valued.

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

    • I was given lots of support and advice on tasks when I asked for it even if my colleagues were busy doing other tasks. However it would have been useful to have an induction to the pharmacy with an overview of each task as sometimes I did things wrong without realising.

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

    • Working in the dispensary was busier than on the health care counter

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given full responsability of the tasks I did including dispensing prescriptions and serving customers at the till

    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 have learnt alot about over the counter medication which I did not know previously and which will be useful in the future. I have also developed dispensing skills

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • There was a great working environment and every member of the team got on really well

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

    • I possibly could have had more training in the placement and time organised with the tutor

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

    • I got help and advice when I asked for it but I did not get any training on my induction

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • I am not qualified currently for a job with the company but in the future the company would be good to work for

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Due to the mixed age range the social scene was limited

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

    • Living prices are very cheap, there are also many discount shops

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

    • The nearest nightlife was Middlesbrough centre

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • I did not hear of any activities

    1/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

North East

August 2011

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