Prepare for your Temple University Pharmacy School interview with 40 questions covering clinical knowledge, patient care philosophy, and program fit.
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
The interviewers want to hear if you feed your mind regularly, and if so, what kind of literature you prefer and why. Talk to the interviewers about a book that you are currently reading. If you are not currently reading a book - talk about one that has impacted you the most.

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"Currently, I am reading 'Ego is the Enemy' by Ryan Holiday. It is a book about ambition, resilience, and success. I feel that everyone should read it, and it comes highly recommended."

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
The interviewers do not expect you always to have your head in a pharmacology book. They want to see that you take time for pleasurable events and know how to have a healthy work/life balance. If you are not an avid reader during your down time, mention any Ted Talks or podcasts you listen to for inspiration.

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