I recently applied to Walgreens to be a pharmacy tech.
I have no experience and currently work at a coffee shop where I have seniority over hours. I never have to work holidays and basically get to pick which weekends I work.
At Walgreens I have to work mandatory 2 winter holidays and do not get to choose my hours. (Which I understand is normal) They also told me that I will wind up being a cross person, meaning that I will work on the floor and in the pharmacy depending on who needs me.
So, my question is... is it worth it to take the job? It seems like it will definitely be a step down for me, but I know it will boost my resume. I currently have a 3.737 GPA and will take the PCAT in October. I have ~20 hours of shadowing, am in 4 clubs with 1 leadership position, and 2 honors societies. I'm not applying until Fall 2015. Will being a Pharmacy Tech at Walgreens boost my application that much?
I have no experience and currently work at a coffee shop where I have seniority over hours. I never have to work holidays and basically get to pick which weekends I work.
At Walgreens I have to work mandatory 2 winter holidays and do not get to choose my hours. (Which I understand is normal) They also told me that I will wind up being a cross person, meaning that I will work on the floor and in the pharmacy depending on who needs me.
So, my question is... is it worth it to take the job? It seems like it will definitely be a step down for me, but I know it will boost my resume. I currently have a 3.737 GPA and will take the PCAT in October. I have ~20 hours of shadowing, am in 4 clubs with 1 leadership position, and 2 honors societies. I'm not applying until Fall 2015. Will being a Pharmacy Tech at Walgreens boost my application that much?