Walgreens

Pharmacy Technician

August 2019 • Orlando, FL

What I liked

Flexibility

What I wish was different

Advice

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Software Engineering Intern

June - August 2019 • Deerfield, IL

What I liked

Got to do same work as the rest of my team, great experience of what it would be like as a full-time employee. All the people were incredibly friendly and helpful, and it was nice having a large group of interns to have lunch and hangout with. Working from home was also a great benefit as someone with a long commute.

What I wish was different

The company wide case study all interns do does not feel at all helpful for the software interns; everyone else seemed to take it more seriously because it was more applicable to their majors, but it felt like a waste of time for the software interns to work on it. Also, it wasn't ideal that the company wasn't in a position to be hiring any of the interns for full-time positions, I would have loved to work there.

Advice

Be ambitious, ask a lot of questions, and push yourself to learn

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Pharmacy Technician

May 2019 • North Reading, MA

What I liked

all the people are so kind and caring

What I wish was different

nothing

Advice

it’s a great work environment

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Certified Pharmacy Technician

August 2018 • Gainesville, FL

What I liked

I enjoyed the one-on-one training I received.

What I wish was different

I wish that I could learn more ways to improve my pharmacy.

Advice

Keep an open mind to everything. Anything can happen and you always want to be prepared.

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Management Intern

March - July 2019 • O'Fallon, MO

What I liked

I liked that I was gaining hands on experience. I has been learning so much in the classroom and I was finally able to put these theories into practice. The program trains interns for ten weeks to be a manager. I walked away with so much experience and knowledge that makes my classes easier because I have first hand examples.

What I wish was different

It would have been more beneficial if the positions they were offering after graduate required a degree. It seemed very backwards to require interns to be working on a degree but then offer interns positions that anyone without a college education can apply for.

Advice

I would say if you’re going into this position, go in with an open mind. Being in a retail store can sometimes be looked down on for an internship but I loved it. It was a very low stress position with low expectations of you until you are fully trained in all aspects. Make the most of the position because it offers a great learning environment.

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Customer Associate

July 2019 • Brooklyn Park, MN

What I liked

I liked meeting a variety of people and learning how a store operates behind the scenes. Learning how to products are organized and having several interpersonal interactions helped me learn to how better communicate with others.

What I wish was different

I think that the organization of the business needs some work. When I got there, there was a shift in managerial staff, so they had a lot of issues adjusting.

Advice

I would say that this job teaches you patience and humility in a way that is hard to learn elsewhere.

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Certified Senior Pharmacy Technician

September 2015 • Franklin, NJ

What I liked

I love the pharmacy and being able to learn about all the different types of drugs and also helping patients. it also helps immensely with my social anxieties and being around co-workers and patients for the day. I love working with all of my co-workers.

What I wish was different

I wish that there was more room to move up in position, unfortunately a Certified Senior Tech is the highest i can achieve in the pharmacy without being an actual Pharmacist.

Advice

it takes a lot of work and patience to be able to work with difficult patients as well as working under pressure of having to fill things in a timely matter, know how to type prescriptions, look up patient info, being able to answer questions, deal with doctor's offices and insurance companies. It takes a lot of practice and learning to do it efficently and effecetively.

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Customer Associate

May 2019 • Buffalo Grove, IL

What I liked

My co-workers, the learning experience for customer service and pharmacy, and the flexible schedule.

What I wish was different

How long the shifts were.

Advice

It taught me a lot about dealing with difficult people, what goes into managing a business, and how to organize responsibilities.

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Customer Service Correspondence Clerk

January 2016 • Maineville, OH

What I liked

Building communication and team work skills

What I wish was different

I need to work on my ability to become a leader.

Advice

Always take criticism constructively because everyone wants to see you succeed.

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Certified Pharmacy Technician

June 2019 • Boise, ID

What I liked

learning about pharmacy

What I wish was different

effectiveness in training employees in the pharmacy

Advice

great way to start off

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Shift lead

July 2016 • La Crosse, WI

What I liked

All the experience I am gaining in different areas and with people.

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

Just stick with it! It’s not always easy at first but it can become a whole career path if you stick with it.

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Pharmacy intern

July 2019 • Cranston, RI

What I liked

Friendly staff, always willing to lend a helping hand. Knowledgeable, understanding, and flexible with hours.

What I wish was different

Nothing.

Advice

If you want a job, always be willing to reach out and show that you are interested. You have to show that you really want the position.

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Certified Pharmacy Technician

August 2014 • Whitewater, WI

What I liked

What I wish was different

More stability amongst other coworkers as there has been lots of new staff

Advice

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Certified Pharmacy Technician

November 2016 • Syracuse, UT

What I liked

Some days

What I wish was different

Less awful hours

Advice

Work hard get paid

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Certified Pharmacy Technician

September 2016 • Kennesaw, GA

What I liked

I love how Walgreens only has a small number of workers so it honestly becomes a family and you get use to seeing the people from corporate and they actually know your name and listen to your opinion.

What I wish was different

Nothing.

Advice

Walgreens is an amazing company to work for and it actually pushes you forward in the company. Most of the people who work there have had opportunities for growth in some way.

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Certified Pharmacy Technician

April 2017 • Burlington, VT

What I liked

Responsibility

What I wish was different

Asked for a higher salary

Advice

Build good connections even if you hate the job

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Certified Pharmacy Technician

August 2017 • Provo, UT

What I liked

Working with other students who were also in school.

What I wish was different

Nothing. Love my job.

Advice

Students, especially in high school, should look into getting a pharmacy tech certification because it's a great paying job while going through college. It gives you experience to talk with other professionals in the health care field like doctors, nurses, insurance companies, etc. You also get a lot of experience with communicating with patients and working in a fast paced environment.

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Pharmacy Technician

May 2019 • Richmond, VA

What I liked

Learning about health care

What I wish was different

Advice

There is a lot to learn, take notes

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Certified Pharmacy Technician

September 2016 - August 2019 • Holladay, UT

What I liked

I loved interacting with all the different people that would come in. Some would be unhappy and rude, but most were pleasant and friendly and I enjoyed that.