Pharmacist Mock Interview

Stephanie Baumhover, PharmD, BCPS, drew on her 20 years experience hiring pharmacists in writing these 35 interview questions with advice and answer examples.

Pharmacist was updated by Stephanie Baumhover on February 15th, 2024. Learn more here.

Question 3 of 35

What types of things do you like to do in your spare time?

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This can feel like a tricky question to answer, but this can be another opportunity to share your personality and why you would be a great fit for the team. You are not legally required to share anything about your physical abilities, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, health problems, political positions, or anything considered private and personal. You may share those items if you wish, but this question is not designed to accidentally pull information out of you. The employer just simply wants to get to know you as a person. The best answers are truthful and lighthearted. You can speak on hobbies, travel, or items that you enjoy.

"I am glad you asked because I love to talk about food festivals. I am an amateur baker and love to travel to food festivals as much as possible. My goal is to hit at least one festival in each state. So far I have been to 12 states."

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"I would be thinking about what kind of dinner I was going to make and going to the grocery store. I love trying new recipes and cooking."

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Awesome! Can you somehow connect your love of cooking to the role? Does it make you happy when others enjoy eating the food you've cooked just like it brings you happiness to see patients get better because of the medicines you've provided them? Your response will be more powerful if you connect the two in addition to highlighting the qualities you possess (empathy? compassion? detail-orientedness?) that are advantageous in this role.

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How to Answer: What types of things do you like to do in your spare time?

Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Pharmacist job interview.

3. What types of things do you like to do in your spare time?

How to Answer

This can feel like a tricky question to answer, but this can be another opportunity to share your personality and why you would be a great fit for the team. You are not legally required to share anything about your physical abilities, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, health problems, political positions, or anything considered private and personal. You may share those items if you wish, but this question is not designed to accidentally pull information out of you. The employer just simply wants to get to know you as a person. The best answers are truthful and lighthearted. You can speak on hobbies, travel, or items that you enjoy.

Written by Stephanie Baumhover on February 12th, 2024

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