Overview
Introduction
Walgreens offers a slew of internship programs for all of its areas of business, giving students a chance to cut their teeth on real work for this giant in the healthcare industry. Interns praise the company’s “strong emphasis on the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance” and “approachable” culture.
Internship Program Stats
How To Apply
Apply at the link below:
https://jobs.walgreens.com/en/search-jobs/intern/1242/1Hours
International Students Eligible
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About the Program
Walgreens’ internship programs cover several of the company’s key areas, including pharmacy, corporate, retail management, and distribution. Each program has different requirements, and some areas offer rotational programs as well, so students can get a feel for different parts of the business. Interns are set up with a mentor and a “project buddy,” along with their managers, in order to get several touchpoints to Walgreens’ work culture and processes. Interns work on real projects with curre...
About the Company
The first Walgreens store was opened in 1901 when Charles R. Walgreen bought the drugstore he had been working at as a pharmacist in Chicago, Illinois. As a pharmacist-turned-entrepreneur, Walgreen was able to establish a store with its own line of drug products that were highly effective and safe while being far more affordable than name-brand competitors. By 1916, nine stores were formally incorporated as Walgreen Co.
Over its century-long history, Walgreens has been integral to com...
Intern Reviews
- “The culture at Walgreens is approachable and allows for networking on a personal level. The company makes a strong effort to engage us interns with senior executives on a weekly basis. While the company is so large, the culture is welcoming, and they make us feel valued as interns.”
- “There was a strong emphasis on the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. The hybrid structure of work also allowed ...
Getting Hired Here
- “Tell me about a time when you had to work with a difficult team member.”
- “Describe a time when you had to accommodate a patient's needs.”
- “I analyzed a graph of data as well as some numbers and provided my analysis.”
- “Tell me about a time when you displayed leadership. Tell me about a time when you f...