Rating

9.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I am a trainee pharmacy advisor and I work between the dispensary and health care counter, I sell medicines and assist people in maintaining their medication on a day to day basis.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • i have learnt a number of new skills in my job, and nearly everything I didn't know before. I have developed my people and listening skills.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy everything about the programme, I'm learning a trade that is a career and a potential to go further whilst being paid. It's a job that I enjoy.

    10/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Boots?
  • Very, the company had great benefits and I often feel a valued member of staff within my team.

    8/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The programme is very well organised. The coursework is done in a specific order so the work is relevant to what stage I'm at at work. All information is communicated exceptionally well.

    10/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • I can contact my training provider any time I need them. There's a lot of people I can go for help.

    10/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • My employer is always happy to accommodate my needs if I have any problems.

    8/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • My pay is amazing for an apprentice, it's good to be paid a full wage instead of a very low salary for doing the same as everyone else. It meets my costs very well

    10/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • I have regular training days to talk with others on the programme and talk through parts of the course.

    10/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Boots to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Friendly, well paid, a chance to go further with a career, good benefits for staff.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Boots?
  • Be confident in yourself! It's hard sometimes to be confident you can do something.


Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Science

South East

May 2017


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