University of the Pacific Pharmacy School Mock Interview
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The University of the Pacific must exercise great discernment when choosing applicants. What is your plan if you are not accepted into pharmacy school this year?
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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 know that you have thought out all options and scenarios if you are not accepted to the University of the Pacific. Your answer to this question should also show the interviewers that your interest in healthcare goes deeper than your acceptance into pharmacy school. If you are not accepted, show that you will take a different path as a pharmaceutical assistant or sales representative, for instance.
Alternatively, you can let the interviewers know that one rejection won't stop you at all! Talk about your plan to reapply if rejected. Whatever path you choose, you must show the interviewers you have confidence and drive. It'll take more than one rejection to keep you down!
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.
"Should I not be accepted into your pharmacy program the first time, I plan to reapply the following year. I would take the year to upgrade any required courses and prepare an even stronger application. My life's goal is to become a pharmacist, and I certainly won't take one rejection as a final answer."
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To show the interviewers that you are committed to becoming a pharmacist, tell them that you would reapply to the pharmacy program the following semester/year if not accepted. Explain how you would find out why you were rejected and improve upon that area until you were accepted into the program.
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