Pharmacist Mock Interview
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Question 12 of 35
Are you available for shift work?
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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.
This question is designed to quickly determine if you are a true candidate for this position that may require evenings, midnight shifts, weekends, and holidays. Shift work is primarily 24/7 work, and the employer needs to clarify if you have any scheduling restrictions. This is a time to mention any schedule restrictions that are absolutely essential for you. The employer needs to confirm they can freely schedule you. If you suggest scheduling challenges may exist for you, or suggest that you cannot work variable hours you may lose candidacy in this position. It is recommended that you confirm your potential scheduling during this part of the interview.
Stephanie Baumhover, PharmD, BCPS is a board certified clinical pharmacist with over 20 years experience interviewing and hiring pharmacists in several practice settings.
"Yes, I am prepared to work all shifts as required. Can you explain the current staff pharmacist scheduling?"
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