Summer Vacation Student Review

by Lloyds Pharmacy

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • I found my placement to be excellent, I learnt a lot and was made to feel very welcome by all the members of staff.

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

    • They had just lost a member of staff and needed an extra set of hands. As I was experienced they valued my help and allowed me to become part of the team.

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

    • A great deal, I always felt that she was happy to give me her time and answer any questions I had.

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

    • Very busy, I always had plenty of things to do, but did not feel pressured or over powered.

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

    • I was trusted to dispense, advise customers over the counter, answer the phone and deal with queries.

    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 found that all the work I was doing was relevant to my course and the folder provided was helpful and instructive.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very good, all of the members of staff were friendly and welcomed me.

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

    • Very well, I was paid on time, my folder had already arrived at the store and I new in advance when my placement started. However, I was moved from the original store I was supposed to be at despite my asking not to be.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Very much so, I felt my my placement was incredibly valuable and am very grateful for my experience.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing due to my excellent experience with LLoyds.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I did not come into contact with any other placement students.

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

    • I lived at home during my placement.

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

    • I lived at home during my placement.

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

    • I lived at home during my placement.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Medicine, Pharmaceutical, Retail, Science

North West

September 2011

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