CVS

Certified Pharmacy Technician

August 2017 • Hudson, NH

What I liked

I liked the interactions I had with the RPh & other staff, as well as getting the hands on learning experience

What I wish was different

The only thing I wish was different was I wanted to be there more

Advice

The sooner you start the better!

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Certified Pharmacy Technician

December 2017 • North Bergen, NJ

What I liked

Helping others

What I wish was different

Scheduling

Advice

Its a hard demanding job, you must have patience

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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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Customer Service Representative

May 2019 • Anderson, SC

What I liked

I have worked retail before but CVS is different. They actually care about their employees and their customers.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Certified Pharmacy Technician

November 2016 • Columbus, GA

What I liked

working in the field i’m going to school for

What I wish was different

some of the experiences i had (ie:fast paced, not equal triaining)

Advice

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Pharmacy Tech

June 2018 • Atlanta, GA

What I liked

I like being able to gain knowledge of different drugs, and helping sick individuals.

What I wish was different

I wish I had started this job earlier because it is very applicable to that medical field.

Advice

If interested in a job like this, use the experience to help gain medical experience.

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Cashier

July 2018 • New York City, NY

What I liked

Being able to put a smile on someone's face when they are going through a hard time.

What I wish was different

I wish my management cared as much as I did to make process quicker, more efficient, and easier for us employees.

Advice

You should always work to do a good job, because the job you do reflects on you, and no one else.

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Cashier

June - August 2018 • Mahwah, NJ

What I liked

I enjoyed the people I worked with and the new atmosphere.

What I wish was different

I have worked at CVS for a while now and wish I had the opportunity to get a different experience with a different company!

Advice

Always make an effort because it will pay off sooner or later.

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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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Store Clerk at CVS

June - August 2019 • Malibu, CA

What I liked

The higher pay

What I wish was different

Customers could have been nicer

Advice

Put on a fake customer service persona and get to work!

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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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Pharmacy Technician

January 2018 • Oakton, VA

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Use work time to get to know brand and generic drug names

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Retail Sales Intern

May - August 2019 • Woonsocket, RI

What I liked

I was able to learn a lot and I came to my sophomore year being well ahead and prepared for excel work which was really amazing

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Be professional because you are working with adults

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Retail Managing

August 2019 • Arcata, CA

What I liked

Very flexible with class schedule and loved working with people

What I wish was different

I wish the store could have more houseplants and soils for gardening

Advice

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Courtesy Clerk

August 2017 - September 2018 • Honolulu, HI

What I liked

I liked the people I was working with. My colleagues were some of the nicest people I have ever met, and took me in like their own child. I learned so many things from them that I would never have learned otherwise, especially given that I went to a private school.

What I wish was different

I wish the salary had been higher, because all of the employees are paid a basically unlivable wage. CVS has the highest worker-CEO pay gap, with CEO Larry Merlo making 434 times the wage of the average CVS worker. This was not so much an issue for myself, because I still am covered by my parents, but for the adult full time workers, I cannot help but feel bad for them.

Advice

It's a good temporary job, in which to get worldly experience, but it is not a career which will earn a good living.

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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.