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pikatchou · 03-01-2008, 08:59 PM

Hi everybody,

I have an interview next week with CVS for an intern position. It is my first interview in the US so I am not sure what to expect. I am in a suburb north of Boston. If anybody can help with going wages for intern and pharmacist, as well as benefits or work conditions, I would really appreciate. Is it a good company to work for? Most threads seem to discuss more Walgreen and Rite Aid. Thanks for the help!!

Laura.pharm · 03-03-2008, 01:05 AM

Hi Pikatchou,
I know that CVS is very unfair with salary, at least for pharmacist. You have to learn how to negotiate. My friend, who is a pharmacist, was offered only $ 44/hrs. Also, she was told that this rate is not negotiable. At the same time her friend received an offer $ 52/hrs. I don't know about intern's payment in CVS. However, according to pharmacist's salary I think that it's also unfair. People who came to work for CVS later have a higher rate than old employees. If you don't have any other offers than go for CVS.
Good luck

pikatchou · 03-03-2008, 10:57 AM

Thanks for the information Laura.pharm, that is not good news for me!There is 4 CVS within 4 miles of my house, that was my first choice!

Laura.pharm · 03-03-2008, 01:41 PM

Hi Picatchou,
What about Target?
I know that Target pays OK. In fact, annual pharmacist's salary is 10 000 more than any other pharmacy net. Moreover, employees have 10% discount on each purchase. I know that CVS also has similar discount. I belief it's 20% each purchase and they have employee day once per month with 30 % off. I know that you are probably prefer to get a higher rate than a discount but sometimes we really don't have much choice. View it as temporary inconvenience.
Safeway has low salary rate for technicians and interns. However, pharmacists get payed OK.
I don't know about Wal-mart for sure, but someone posted that they pay $25/hrs for graduated intern.

suma2005 · 03-03-2008, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pikatchou

Thanks for the information Laura.pharm, that is not good news for me!There is 4 CVS within 4 miles of my house, that was my first choice!

Hi,
Is CVS offering internship for international students and sponsporing H-1B visa?

Thanks

yannl · 03-03-2008, 01:58 PM

Target does not sponsor H1B visas. I talked to their recruiter before.

pikatchou · 03-04-2008, 11:14 AM

Thank you again Laura.pharm, the information you gave me is very helpful. Sometimes location and other benefits that can help conciliate family and work life can compensate for salary. Anybody knows about bonuses and contracts? Is the salary higher if you work only evenings and week end?
Pikatchou

pikatchou · 03-04-2008, 05:21 PM

Hi Suma2005,

I don't need a visa, so I didn't ask CVS about that.

orchid69 · 03-31-2008, 08:04 PM

Almost all the chains I've contacted (RiteAid, Walmart, CVS, etc...) responded that they have NO positions for interns in the LA area (I already have my intern license and I do not need a visa).

The only interview I've got is with Ralphs (tomorrow) and I would truly appreciate any tips to how can I prepare for it ?
What questions should I expect ?

THANK YOU !

03-01-2008, 08:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
pikatchou Making my kids proud! Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 14	CVS interview Hi everybody, I have an interview next week with CVS for an intern position. It is my first interview in the US so I am not sure what to expect. I am in a suburb north of Boston. If anybody can help with going wages for intern and pharmacist, as well as benefits or work conditions, I would really appreciate. Is it a good company to work for? Most threads seem to discuss more Walgreen and Rite Aid. Thanks for the help!! Last edited by knok : 03-01-2008 at 09:02 PM. Reason: cvs

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03-03-2008, 01:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
Laura.pharm Trying to make mom and pop proud Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 25	Hi Pikatchou, I know that CVS is very unfair with salary, at least for pharmacist. You have to learn how to negotiate. My friend, who is a pharmacist, was offered only $ 44/hrs. Also, she was told that this rate is not negotiable. At the same time her friend received an offer $ 52/hrs. I don't know about intern's payment in CVS. However, according to pharmacist's salary I think that it's also unfair. People who came to work for CVS later have a higher rate than old employees. If you don't have any other offers than go for CVS. Good luck

03-03-2008, 10:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
pikatchou Making my kids proud! Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 14	Thanks for the information Laura.pharm, that is not good news for me!There is 4 CVS within 4 miles of my house, that was my first choice!

03-03-2008, 01:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
Laura.pharm Trying to make mom and pop proud Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 25	Hi Picatchou, What about Target? I know that Target pays OK. In fact, annual pharmacist's salary is 10 000 more than any other pharmacy net. Moreover, employees have 10% discount on each purchase. I know that CVS also has similar discount. I belief it's 20% each purchase and they have employee day once per month with 30 % off. I know that you are probably prefer to get a higher rate than a discount but sometimes we really don't have much choice. View it as temporary inconvenience. Safeway has low salary rate for technicians and interns. However, pharmacists get payed OK. I don't know about Wal-mart for sure, but someone posted that they pay $25/hrs for graduated intern.

03-03-2008, 01:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
yannl Eager! Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 50	Target does not sponsor H1B visas. I talked to their recruiter before.

03-04-2008, 11:14 AM	#7 (permalink)
pikatchou Making my kids proud! Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 14	Thank you again Laura.pharm, the information you gave me is very helpful. Sometimes location and other benefits that can help conciliate family and work life can compensate for salary. Anybody knows about bonuses and contracts? Is the salary higher if you work only evenings and week end? Pikatchou

03-04-2008, 05:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
pikatchou Making my kids proud! Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 14	Hi Suma2005, I don't need a visa, so I didn't ask CVS about that.

03-31-2008, 08:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
orchid69 foreign pharmacist Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 8	Almost all the chains I've contacted (RiteAid, Walmart, CVS, etc...) responded that they have NO positions for interns in the LA area (I already have my intern license and I do not need a visa). The only interview I've got is with Ralphs (tomorrow) and I would truly appreciate any tips to how can I prepare for it ? What questions should I expect ? THANK YOU !

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