Walgreens Employee Reviews for Assistant Manager

"Worked for Walgreens since 2007."

"I have worked for Walgreens for 2 years and I have found there is no loyalty to their employees."

"Work at Walgreens for a year or two then leave. Not many opportunities for growth."

What do you like about working at Walgreens?

"For an entry level retail management position, the pay was decent. (Starting was $17.50 an hour in CA). Some managers work for you in your own best interest. They will look to develop your talents and look to get your promoted."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Very standard interview with the usual questions. You do have to take a basic math test on a computer, but that's the only difference."

What don't you like about working at Walgreens?

"Experience varies on who your store manager is. If you don't end up with the type of manager, I described in the what do you like best section, you will end up with slave drivers who simply force you to do grunt work such as stocking, receiving trucks, and maintaining the stockroom. District Manager and Store Manager do not hold any regards about your work/life balance. Expect to work most (if not all weekends), holidays (Walgreens is open 365 days a year), and shifts all over the place (especially if you work at a 24 Hour Store). Even if you are a student, always remember that Walgreens schedules for business and to business needs. Company is also going through a field transformation with very unstable timelines. Seems very unclear about the direction that they want to go in, and have eliminated many MGT positions and replaced them with lower paying ones. A company that fails to disclose information that will effect your future should raise a red flag."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Show that you care about your employees. Employees work hard when their work is being recognized. And no... fake money labeled as customer service dollars to turn in for prizes isn't being recognized. It's childish."

"This is a good retail outlet. Staff is friendly and helpful."

What do you like about working at Walgreens?

"This was a great company to learn managerial skills, and develop a base for a professional environment."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"This is a good retail store to work for. The tasks are often physically tiring, and the thanks are seldom, and far between."

What don't you like about working at Walgreens?

"The hours are very irregular, and the position requires most if not all weekends. It is very rare to find managers that will take an interest in allowing individuals to assume responsibilities that will expand skills and lead to promotions."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"There is a lot that upper management can do to better train people for advancement in the company."

"Working for the company was great but the location was unfriendly."

What do you like about working at Walgreens?

"I enjoyed working at multiple locations and being trained by different managers."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"It's a large growing company with multiple locations all over the U.S."

What don't you like about working at Walgreens?

"The management and staff at some locations were not dedicated to their job."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Management should focus on keeping their entire staff properly trained and motivated."

"It's a place for a new entry level to learn and get the real experience."

What do you like about working at Walgreens?

"I love the people I worked with. They are very supportive."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Just be yourself. Everything at Walgreens is about customer focus."

What don't you like about working at Walgreens?

"They need more people.They need the trainee more time in training."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Give us more people. We are short handed. Provide the training that people need so in the long run, we are confident in what we do."

What do you like about working at Walgreens?

"I like the company because I can deal with customers on a daily basis. I enjoy working with people and making their shopping experience at Walgreens better."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"If interviewing with Walgreens you should give great examples of customer service situations."

What don't you like about working at Walgreens?

"I enjoy working for the company but there is not much room for advancement within the store base setting."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"More training sessions are needed for employees and management within the store/pharmacy."

"Enjoy working with Walgreens but want to make a career in Human Resources."

What do you like about working at Walgreens?

"The ability to work with customers on a face to face basis. Being able to teach other peers how to motivate and work as a team."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Set yourself up for success. Don't count on luck. Prepare for the future and never give up."

What don't you like about working at Walgreens?

"Many individuals who are complacent with their job and only clock in for 8 hours and do nothing."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"All managers need to go to leadership training and learn how to motivate and become a strong leader."