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ninah · 2008 January 9th, 08:42 PM

Hi guys
I have offers from both CVS and Walgreens for an intern position.The rate of pay is very similar,but I am not sure whic one to accept.
For those of you who have worked for the above companies,can you please share your experinces?

Naplex_Fighter · 2008 January 9th, 09:44 PM

I personally strongly recommend Walgreens because I think they have the best computer system and organizational structure I have ever seen.

pharmalady · 2008 January 9th, 10:17 PM

Well, my congratulations are in order. It is actually a big step forward to have two strong chains offering you internship positions.Based on what I have heard from my friends who have been working in both chains for close to ten years I would advice that you go for Walgreens.I would be very glad if you can give me an idea of how to get into any of these two chains because I have been trying for close to two months to no avail. I wish you all the best in the pursuit of your career.By the way, have you sat for Naplex and mpje already?

ana123 · 2008 January 10th, 12:16 AM

How are the interview questions in Walgreens? Did they ask you about the drugs? Please provide the information. It will be helpful for us. Thanks in advance.

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bleach001 · 2008 January 10th, 02:08 AM

They are just similar. All retail chains are similar. Forum posters' responses are relative to their own experiences. What you should put into consideration is the offer, the benefits, the whole contract, etc. The most important of it all are the people you are going to work with. I assume you've talked with the managers? Compare them and analyze their personalities. Which is a better manager? How did they talk to you? Which one is less likely the power tripper? Or maybe the one who would likely empower you to become a manager yourself one day? Lastly, try to visit the stores they were offering you to do your internship and the store where they plan on assigning you when you become licensed. Try to look at the staff and exchange hi and hellos with them. Trust me, people matter and not the company in this case. You can do all of these by asking a deadline on their offers. Remember, you don't want to keep them hanging too. Good Luck and congratulations.

rootz · 2008 January 11th, 09:11 PM

Hi Nina,

Congrats for getting call from both chain's.

Can you tell me how long it takes to transfer your TOEFL score to NABP and then how long it takes to receive the certificate from NABP? I am in the process and would like to know how long we have to wait for it?

Thanks.

Root

NAPLEX08 · 2008 January 13th, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by rootz

Hi Nina,

Congrats for getting call from both chain's.

Can you tell me how long it takes to transfer your TOEFL score to NABP and then how long it takes to receive the certificate from NABP? I am in the process and would like to know how long we have to wait for it?

Thanks.

Root

Hi! Usually, it takes about 3 months to get the certificate. I passed FPGEE last Dec and got certificate in Feb. Good luck!

susan2007 · 2008 January 13th, 10:36 PM

Congratulations nina.
Can you please tell us about your ibt preparations?

mistygirl · 2008 January 13th, 10:43 PM

Hi,
How much are they offering you ? So that those of us still trying to applying will have an idea of the rates we will be expecting.

ninah · 2008 January 14th, 06:53 PM

Thank you guys for all your replies,I am going to visit the particular stores before making any decisions.
The rate of pay for both is about $27/hour.

2008 January 9th, 08:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
ninah Within my grasp! Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 397	CVS or Walgreens? Hi guys I have offers from both CVS and Walgreens for an intern position.The rate of pay is very similar,but I am not sure whic one to accept. For those of you who have worked for the above companies,can you please share your experinces?

2008 January 10th, 12:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
ana123 I JUST got here. Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 17	How are the interview questions in Walgreens? Did they ask you about the drugs? Please provide the information. It will be helpful for us. Thanks in advance. - Last edited by knok : 2008 January 11th at 09:16 PM. Reason: Add (?) and (.)

2008 January 10th, 02:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
bleach001 I JUST got here. Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 24	They are just similar. All retail chains are similar. Forum posters' responses are relative to their own experiences. What you should put into consideration is the offer, the benefits, the whole contract, etc. The most important of it all are the people you are going to work with. I assume you've talked with the managers? Compare them and analyze their personalities. Which is a better manager? How did they talk to you? Which one is less likely the power tripper? Or maybe the one who would likely empower you to become a manager yourself one day? Lastly, try to visit the stores they were offering you to do your internship and the store where they plan on assigning you when you become licensed. Try to look at the staff and exchange hi and hellos with them. Trust me, people matter and not the company in this case. You can do all of these by asking a deadline on their offers. Remember, you don't want to keep them hanging too. Good Luck and congratulations. Last edited by bleach001 : 2008 January 10th at 02:10 AM. Reason: xoxo

2008 January 11th, 09:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
rootz Eager! Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 53	Hi Nina, Congrats for getting call from both chain's. Can you tell me how long it takes to transfer your TOEFL score to NABP and then how long it takes to receive the certificate from NABP? I am in the process and would like to know how long we have to wait for it? Thanks. Root Last edited by knok : 2008 January 11th at 09:15 PM. Reason: Textese: thnx-Thanks., u-you, toefl-TOEFL, capital letter at the beginning of sentence, add (?)
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2008 January 13th, 10:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
susan2007 I JUST got here. Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 7	Congratulations nina. Can you please tell us about your ibt preparations?
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2008 January 9th, 09:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
Naplex_Fighter God, help me clear this t Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 26	I personally strongly recommend Walgreens because I think they have the best computer system and organizational structure I have ever seen.

2008 January 9th, 10:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
pharmalady Eager! Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 30	Well, my congratulations are in order. It is actually a big step forward to have two strong chains offering you internship positions.Based on what I have heard from my friends who have been working in both chains for close to ten years I would advice that you go for Walgreens.I would be very glad if you can give me an idea of how to get into any of these two chains because I have been trying for close to two months to no avail. I wish you all the best in the pursuit of your career.By the way, have you sat for Naplex and mpje already?

2008 January 13th, 10:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
mistygirl I JUST got here. Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 26	Hi, How much are they offering you ? So that those of us still trying to applying will have an idea of the rates we will be expecting.

2008 January 14th, 06:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
ninah Within my grasp! Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 397	Thank you guys for all your replies,I am going to visit the particular stores before making any decisions. The rate of pay for both is about $27/hour.

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