Walk us through your educational path that has prepared you for success in this role.
While the hiring manager at CVS Pharmacy has a great idea of your education and qualification from your application materials, they want to hear you discuss your thoughts on how your education or training has prepared you to succeed in this job. The goal of your response is to highlight your education and training. Then, connect the knowledge you gained and how you will apply that knowledge to find success at CVS Pharmacy.
There are many ways to gain education, so avoid underestimating the training you've received by stating that you don't have any formal education to discuss. Whether formal (college, university courses, or career training modules) or informal education (self-learning, self-guided courses), CVS Pharmacy needs assurance that you have the training and knowledge required to do the job successfully.
Your answer should assure the hiring manager that you have the skills and training to fulfill the role's duties and exceed expectations. Many of the skills we learn throughout our education are helpful for any situation. People skills and teamwork will help you to interact with your new coworkers. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills will help you analyze information, notice details, and deal with problems on the job.
If you have work experience, focus your answer on how your coursework and training have contributed to your career success so far. If you are interviewing for your first position, talk about how your education will help you to be successful in meeting specific job requirements outlined in the company's job posting.
The average HireVue interview takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. This one-way video interview typically includes three to five questions. Depending on the hiring company's parameters, the HireVue platform will generally give you 30 seconds to prepare a response and up to two minutes to answer each question. It's important to note that HireVue stops recording as soon as your time limit is up, so it's better to run under time than overtime.
"As you can see from my resume, I completed a one-year ASHP certified Pharmacy Technician program in 2012 and have been in the workforce since then. I feel so appreciative to have had the opportunity to participate in so many continuing education courses since then that have helped me become very well-rounded in knowledgeable in all aspects of the pharmacy. Some of these continuing education credits I have participated in include sterile compounding, a gene transfer primer class, managing workplace conflict, and IV safety in the hospital setting."
