CVS

Certified Pharmacy Technician

May 2019 • Essex, MD

What I liked

flexible schedule

What I wish was different

staffing ratios. lots of work for little pay.

Advice

try and aim to work at a hospital instead. cvs not a good long term situation. great for seasonal opportunity though.

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Certified Pharmacy Technician

July 2019 • Cockeysville, MD

What I liked

The opportunity to recieve exposure to the field of medicine. As well as the opportunity to get my technician license for free

What I wish was different

The way the pharmacists treat technicians

Advice

Great oppourtunity to get exposure if you're interested in the medical field

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Certified Pharmacy Technician

September 2017 • Watkinsville, GA

What I liked

I liked working with patients and their family members. I enjoy helping people especially the elderly, the community has a large elderly population and it was nice to be able to assist those who needed my help.

What I wish was different

It is such a busy place, there are a lot of customers coming through and so you are limited in time and I wished that I could have given more attention to some of the customers that came asking for help. it is so busy there isn't enough time to do that.

Advice

figure out and know what you like to do for a carrier once you have that figured out the rest will be easy.

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Certified Pharmacy Technician

June 2015 • Dallas, TX

What I liked

The amount of responsibility given

What I wish was different

The training

Advice

Be confident, and firm. Look for ways to learn more and grow in your work environment

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Certified Pharmacy Technician

November 2015 - August 2017 • Fraser, MI

What I liked

Working with people and helping make their life better

What I wish was different

Too many policies

Advice

Research your options

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Certified Pharmacy Technician

February 2015 • Pensacola, FL

What I liked

Customer interaction, helping others

What I wish was different

Advice

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Cashier

May 2018 • Mishawaka, IN

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Keep on top of your tasks and be prepared to be on your feet all day

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Cashier

June 2018 - December 2019 • Providence, RI

What I liked

It helped me pay for gas

What I wish was different

Managers choose favorites, unfair treatment, no hours, etc.

Advice

Don't work for CVS

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Grocery Stocker

July - August 2019 • Los Angeles, CA

What I liked

My co-workers were all very respectful and the job itself wasn’t too hard.

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

N/A

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Cashier

June - August 2019 • East Orange, NJ

What I liked

the experience

What I wish was different

more money

Advice

have patience in customer service

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Pharmacy Technician

January 2019 • Cranston, RI

What I liked

It relates to my profession that I am studying to become at URI and it gives me experience that I can relate to my classes

What I wish was different

Working for a corporation is difficult because the hours you get and training is based on their specifications but I can’t complain

Advice

It’s a stressful job so be prepared when applying

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Shift Supervisor

July 2017 • Milton, PA

What I liked

I love my coworkers and the little family we have built over the years in my work place.

What I wish was different

I wish i would’ve been paid weekly instead of bi-weekly

Advice

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Certified Pharmacy Technician

August 2018 • Mechanicsville, VA

What I liked

I liked working hands on with drugs and patients. It’s definitely great experience for an aspiring pharmacist like myself to learn what I like and dislike about the job.

What I wish was different

I wish I could gain more experience in a clinical setting vs the retail setting of CVS.

Advice

People can be mean sometimes, especially when things go wrong with their drugs. Try to ignore this and it can be a really rewarding experience.

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Certified Pharmacy Technician

January 2015 • Choctaw, OK

What I liked

Flexible hours.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Cashier

June 2019 • Austin, TX

What I liked

The management are incredibly nice, encouraging, and understanding. They were always willing to help me if I did not know how to do something or was struggling to get something done. They were also very flexible with hours if I needed certain days off or certain hours on those days.

What I wish was different

I was usually the only one working at the front, so it could be lonely and overwhelming at times, so I wish they would put another coworker at the front as well so I could have someone to work with during long shifts.

Advice

Don't be afraid to ask for help. There is always someone who knows and can help you, so don't risk doing it wrong, always just ask for help.

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Store Associate

July - September 2019 • Whitestone, NY

What I liked

All of the staff was extremely friendly, the location was ideal because it was close to many food locations. Customers near the area were also extremely nice and patient for someone who just started out.

What I wish was different

I wish it was under different management who actually cared about his staff. He would schedule crazy hours and give no notice ahead of time as to when he would schedule you. Did not take into consideration your work availability.

Advice

Apply for Pharmacy Technician so that you are under different management and not under Front Store manager.

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Supervisor

February - July 2019 • Celina, TX

What I liked

I ended up saving about 6,000.00 for college. That enabled me to take out less debt.

What I wish was different

CVS does not have a systematic way of commuting between manager and employees. One week we would be writing notes to each other, another week we would be sending text messages or making phone calls, and finally we tried a communication binder which not all of the supervisors used. It really was one of my worst experiences. I wish I would have accepted a job elsewhere.

Advice

Working during the summer is going to feel boring, monotonous, and like you are getting nowhere. My mind did not feel challenged, my manager was horrible...But I kept reminding myself of my goal. I kept telling myself "Get your degree so that you never have to be stuck in a job like this." My piece of advice would be to push through the emotions, because at the end of the summer, you are going to be in a totally new place with money in your bank account, making it all worth it.

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Certified Pharmacy Technician

August 2018 • Fairlawn, NJ

What I liked

the co workers and the management, overall environment

What I wish was different

nothing

Advice

if you are not used to a very busy job which requires you being sharp and on your feet 24/7 this job will be a challenge at first

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Pharmacy Technician

May 2019 • Pataskala, OH

What I liked

The work environment, being in the healthcare field, extensive training

What I wish was different

The hours

Advice

It’s a great part time job that requires your investment.

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Store Associate

November 2018 • Brandon, FL

What I liked

It can be a fast-paced atmosphere and the management are very friendly.

What I wish was different

CVS as a company (as most retail companies) work their employees to the bone. A 4-hour shift can be one of the most draining shifts ever just based on how much needs to get done.