Category Assistant Review

I thoroughly enjoyed working for Boots, everyday was interesting and brought new challenges, the staff were all incredibly nice and so helpful if I was unsure of anything. The support I received was amazing and I learnt so much.

I won an 'employee of the month' award during my time, and was constantly praised for differences I had made and projects I had pulled off. At Boots there is constant praise for hard work which I found really encouraging.

There is a wealth of support at Boots. I received this from my managers, as well as colleagues. There was always someone to ask if I needed help with anything, and I had various people coaching me in order to ensure I pushed myself to achieve further.

I was incredibly busy, and feel I got everything I could out of the placement.

I was given a lot of responsibility. I was filling an actual job role and during my year I worked to tackle some of the tasks required for a promotion, in order to ensure I had learnt beyond just my role and attempt to get onto the graduate scheme.

My degree is in fashion, so not directly related however in my final year we study a business module for which my placement will be incredibly helpful. Working at Boots has also enabled me to work out what I want to write about for my dissertation.

There was a really friendly atmosphere in the office. Although it is a place of work and everyone works hard, everyone even the senior managers will chat to one another, laugh and have fun. This enabled me to feel more relaxed and enjoy being at work even more.

The placement is a scheme at Boots with over 20 of us. We had days and trips organised by Boots in order to spend time as a group and work on various development areas of skills. It was incredibly helpful to have this support group.

There was a lot of training which I was able to attend and which was provided for me. I feel very lucky.

Very. I have been offered a place on the graduate scheme and have accepted this. I definitely want to work for Boots.

Yes. Many of us lived together, I think there were 4 shared houses altogether. We often went out either as a big group or in smaller groups.

In comparison to where I live at University it was higher, as I live in Huddersfield which is very cheap. It is also important to bear in mind at University you tend to go out on student nights which are cheaper, whereas on placement you don't. It is all more expensive, but when you're working you have the income to support it. The house I lived in was very good value for money, and you also get a maintenance loan to help.

Really good, Nottingham is a great night out.

There were, however these weren't advertised in a way that enabled enough knowledge or excitement around them.