Intern Review

by Lloyds Pharmacy

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed it a lot! Working with medicine is amazing and I would totally go back again if I was given the option.

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

    • They were very supportive and friendly so I felt very comfortable working there.

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

    • They were very supportive and gave me a lot of information on how to do my job correctly.

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

    • Very busy indeed!

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given a lot of responsibility. I was given the chance to work behind the counter sorting out important medication and prescriptions.

    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 think I will go forward and study in the pharmaceutical industry as this internship was very fun and have always wanted to work with medicine.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • I wasn't in an office, I was behind the counter. However, the general mood in the shop was very calm and peaceful.

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

    • Very organized! I felt everything was done quickly and I was given all the information I needed.

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

    • They invested a lot in me, I was given training on how to deal with medications and prescriptions, how to work the tills and how to work behind the scenes.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Financial Bonus
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I think it's very appealing to me as I have always wanted to work in a pharmacy, but if I was given the option I would probably become a doctor.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I'd say so, yes.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Quite affordable, I lived with a friend while I was working at the placement so I didn't really need to worry about cost.

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

    • Amazing! I went to the local bar and was welcomed there. I actually got drunk and my friend had to pick me up.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yeah, my friend helped me with transport so I went to a lot of local places in the area.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Medicine

West Midlands

February 2018

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