Practice 40 University of the Pacific Pharmacy School interview questions covering clinical scenarios, ethics, and patient care philosophy.
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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 would like to understand what drives your pursuit of a career in pharmacy. Your core passion will keep you going on the toughest days at the University of the Pacific. For the interviewers to understand how to motivate you, they need to know what fires you up!

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.
"There are several factors that drive my passion for a career in the area of pharmaceuticals. If I had to pinpoint one main driver, I would say that helping others through chronic pain or debilitating disease management is the most significant. Everyone deserves access to important medications, and I plan to live that mantra by being the best at what I do, and giving my all to my patients/customers, every day."

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It is okay to share a personal story when answering this question. Perhaps you can discuss what initiated your interest in becoming a pharmacist. Whatever drives you, make sure the interviewers can feel your passion.

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