Pharmacist Mock Interview
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Question 17 of 35
How would your peers describe 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.
This is another opportunity for you to celebrate your skills. You can reference examples from previous positions, or past comments from prior managers. You want to highlight your strengths while allowing your unique personality to shine through. It is best to answer this question as honestly as possible but be confident in how you interact in a professional environment. Ultimately you want to find the right fit for a position, and allowing the hiring manager to really see your personality will increase your chances for success.
Stephanie Baumhover, PharmD, BCPS is a board certified clinical pharmacist with over 20 years experience interviewing and hiring pharmacists in several practice settings.
"I have been lucky enough to work with some great people and had wonderful mentors. I have been described as outgoing, dedicated, and a team player. I make it a point to get to know my coworkers and look for common ground with my peers. My prior manager described me as passionate about patient care and willing to go the extra mile for a patient while still balancing the workload effectively."
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They would describe me as hardworking and attentive to details.
Stephanie's Feedback
Being hardworking and detail-oriented are very positive qualities, but I suggest developing this response a bit more. What sets you apart from others who identify as hardworking and attentive? Is there a specific example of how these qualities show up in your work?
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They would say I am dedicated, driven to deliver, and mindful. There are many times I would stay late to finish a task or help someone out because we got very busy. Making sure the needs of the business are taken care of. I am also mindful of my team members.
Marcie's Feedback
Nice! Has there ever been a time when a peer has complimented you directly? If so, consider mentioning this. You might also bring up any positive reviews you've received from managers. Be sure to align some of the descriptions you cite with the qualities mentioned in the job ad so the interviewer can easily see that you're a perfect fit for the role.
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