Pharmacist Mock Interview
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Question 22 of 35
What is your timeline for accepting a position?
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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.
If you are asked this question, the employer is gauging your timeline against theirs. They may be analyzing your flexibility if their first choice candidate doesn't work out, or they may know of future vacancies that are not posted yet. They may be simply asking because they know they will be interviewing for three more weeks and want to see if you will still be a candidate at that time. This question should not be taken personally, healthcare is a business and the employer is keeping the business running. The best answer is to show flexibility and let the employer know you are interviewing other places. This shows you are in demand, but still open to waiting a little bit for the right offer.
Heather Douglass has over 20 years of experience as a Career Coach, Recruiter, and HR Specialist. Much of her experience is as a Technical Recruiter in the healthcare industry.
"I am currently interviewing at a couple of other places, and I hope to make a move within the next few months. I am, however, open to waiting for the right position. The right fit is more important to me than finding another position quickly. I like my current position and can be flexible on the start date."
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