Pharmacist Mock Interview
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What is it about this role that appeals to you?
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Stephanie Baumhover, PharmD, BCPS is a board certified clinical pharmacist with over 20 years experience interviewing and hiring pharmacists in several practice settings.
First, thank the interviewer for the opportunity to interview. Then comment on some characteristics about the job that you like as well as why you want to be a part of the larger organization. The main goal of this answer is to convey your excitement about this position and why you think this role is a good fit for you. You want to also let the interviewer know what specifically you will bring to their department.
Stephanie Baumhover, PharmD, BCPS is a board certified clinical pharmacist with over 20 years experience interviewing and hiring pharmacists in several practice settings.
"Thank you for the opportunity to interview for this role. I think it is a great match for me as I have steered my career towards working in -----, since my last year of pharmacy school. I have completed three rotations in -----, and my last position was in -----. I believe these two experiences prepared me for this role.
Stephanie Baumhover, PharmD, BCPS is a board certified clinical pharmacist with over 20 years experience interviewing and hiring pharmacists in several practice settings.
The interviewer is wondering if your pre-conceived understanding of the role fits with what they are looking for. "I saw online that you are offering a new program in -----. I did a rotation in this area during pharmacy school and I would love to see this at work."
"I read that ----- has recently expanded into home health and I worked in that area in my last position. I find it both challenging and rewarding to help patients transition from the hospital to home."
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Anonymous Answer
I became interested in pharmacy in my last position. I noticed that many patients had issues taking their medications correctly or taking medication for an incorrect length of time. I saw a need, decided to step up to the plate, be the patients' advocate and help them received the benefit from the medication that they are supposed to receive.
Rachelle's Feedback
You have a very noble reason to pursue a career in pharmacy! It's an important cause. What makes you want to be a pharmacist with this specific employer?
Anonymous Answer
I want to utilize my 15 years of clinical pharmacy skills and experience to directly impact and improve the health of patients by helping them to find ways to afford their medications, make sure they are able to take their medications as intended, and finding solutions to whatever barriers they may have to take their medications (cost, too many doses per day, side effects, lack of understanding, etc).
Stephanie's Feedback
This is a really well-rounded response that showcases your depth of experience in the pharmacy profession. You don't address, however, why you're interested in this specific employer. Adding a sentence about why you're interested in joining this specific organization will take your response up a notch!
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