I wish I wasn't also taking a summer class and that I would have traveled or something
Advice
don't do drugs
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Pharmacy Technician
September 2017 - August 2018 • Champaign, IL
What I liked
My co-workers were supportive and genuine.
Since work was continuous and fastpaced, time seemed to fly by.
What I wish was different
Due to being understaffed, work may be stressful during rush hours.
Also due to being understaffed, training was not as thorough.
Advice
Not all Walgreens pharmacy are the same when it comes to workload. Some Walgreens are less busy than others. Although the busy Walgreens may become hectic, it trains you to work efficiently and effectively under stressful situations.
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Pharmacy Assistant
September 2016 • Kennesaw, GA
What I liked
Learning medications
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
If you are a pre-med or nursing major I would suggest this
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Customer Service Associate
June - August 2018 • Orion Township, MI
What I liked
The work environment was super welcoming and all my colleagues were friendly and outgoing. My managers made sure that I was comfortable and ready to provide amazing customer service.
What I wish was different
We were a little short-staffed, so I was scheduled more than I had liked to be. But it turned out all right.
Advice
Be open to new experiences, there is so much to be found in helping and being helped by others.
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Designated Hitter
August 2016 • Joliet, IL
What I liked
The people I work with. The pay, and customers
What I wish was different
That they hired a bit more reliable people to come to their shift.
Advice
Learn how to say no and ask for help when you need it.
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Community Management Intern
June 2017 • Salem, OR
What I liked
I like that I get to learn all the different components that need to be done on a daily bases by management to keep the store running smoothly everyday. I get to continue learning throughout the school year and have the opportunity to stay on with Walgreens after graduating.
What I wish was different
The only thing i can think of that could be different would be to have me work at the same location all throughout and not have to be commuting to different walgreens locations. Since I've gotten moved around I have to get used to different management styles that every store manger has, and some expect me to know and do things that I haven't been trained in..
Advice
It's great to have any kind of internship because you get to learn a lot while on the job, and not only do you get to learn what those positions deal with on a day to day but you get to figure out if it's a career you want to pursue.
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Customer service associate
May 2014 • Lake Zurich, IL
What I liked
Slow pace, if you're a hard worker they give you more independence while working.
What I wish was different
Advice
All walgreens are different and the experience depends on how good your leaders are.
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Certified Pharmacy Technician
August 2015 • Minneapolis, MN
What I liked
Fast pace environment, patient interactions
What I wish was different
Advice
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Beauty Advisor
July 2013 • Fort Wayne, IN
What I liked
I like how friendly everyone is that works there and how flexible they are with scheduling.
What I wish was different
I would have picked a job that was more relevant to my desired job field.
Advice
Work for the job you want not the job you have. Even if it just a retail job you shouldn't just stand there are do nothing, work hard, put into some effort.
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Customer Service Representative
June 2018 • Clearwater, FL
What I liked
I liked interacting with customers and helping them so that they may have a pleasurable shopping experience.
What I wish was different
I don't wish for anything to be different, I like it how it is.
Advice
If you're trying to get a summer job, apply early so that you can start right when summer starts.
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Pharmacy Intern
December 2016 • Elmhurst, NY
What I liked
Awesome staff and co-workers
What I wish was different
Pay raise
Advice
Definitely explore all your options and do not lose hope if you don't get all the jobs you applied for.
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Pharmacy intern
December 2017 • Middle Village, NY
What I liked
The people are so friendly and I am learning a great deal related to my Pharmacy major.
What I wish was different
Nothing. It was perfect
Advice
Don't get flustered. It is a lot of information but it takes time to learn the different processes and stations. Practice makes perfect!
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Pharmacy Technician Intern
May - August 2018 • Billings, MT
What I liked
I loved my coworkers and the relationships we had with some of the customers! Also learning the names and properties of some of the medications was fascinating.
What I wish was different
Nothing at all!
Advice
Definitely invest in a small notebook to take notes!
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Customer Service Associate
July 2015 • Hamden, CT
What I liked
What I wish was different
Team members are expected to do too much
Advice
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designated hitter program participant
June 2016 • St. Augustine, FL
What I liked
Great Benefits, Awesome staff, and opportunities to develop skills relevant to my chosen field (Survey creation, and analysis, building familiarity with various drugs and the like.)
What I wish was different
Currently there's some restructuring going on and it's hurting the number of staff we have in the building at any given time.
Advice
opportunity is what you make of it. You'd be surprised what you can do if you get involved in the workplace.
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Certified Pharmacy Technician
September 2015 - June 2018 • Muskego, WI
What I liked
The store was organized and clear on what everyone's position was. Every manager and coworker had a lot of respect for one another which allowed us to help one another when needed.
What I wish was different
The scheduling, it was difficult to get hours when corperate continuously cut our hours. The hour cuts then caused us to fall behind on some days.
Advice
Be ready to continuously learn and handle multiple tasks at once, the job will pay off.
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Pharmacy Technician
June 2018 • Sanford, NC
What I liked
Learning about different medications.
What I wish was different
n/a
Advice
It's a great, easy way to get into the healthcare field.
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Accountant
April 2018 • Deerfield, IL
What I liked
Internship was diverse
What I wish was different
More time on the work itself
Advice
Great way to learn time management
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Certified Pharmacy Technician
June 2016 • Shelbyville, IN
What I liked
I love the fact that I have the opportunity to learn about medications, patients, and the different laws surrounding the pharmacy and medicine.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have been trained more thoroughly. It seems this position has a pretty steep learning curve and it took me about 6 months to get everything down. Honestly, I'm still actively learning with each day I work, but I wish I could've been taught the basics through hands on experience with another person rather than me figuring things out for myself.
Advice
Try to find someone who can actively help in your training, and always ask questions!
