Pharmacist Mock Interview
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Why are you interested in leaving your current 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.
This is a frequent and obvious question for any position other than one straight out of school or residency where you must find a starting position. Honesty is the best course of action here since this answer can influence other questions, however, you don't want to emphasize personality conflicts if they were a reason for leaving. Some possible areas to discuss are lack of growth opportunities, downsizing, spouse/partner moving, and ethical concerns. In the situation where you love your current job but you saw an opportunity for a dream job you couldn't pass up, it is best to state that honestly and clearly.
Stephanie Baumhover, PharmD, BCPS is a board certified clinical pharmacist with over 20 years experience interviewing and hiring pharmacists in several practice settings.
"My current role is a good position, however, I would like to advance my career into a specialist role. I intentionally took my current role to gain experience and I have volunteered for every extra opportunity possible. I have reached the peak of what this position can be and would like a new challenge in my specialty area. My employer has been trying to expand into this area, however consistent budget cuts have eliminated the advancement each time. My boss is aware of my desire for advancement and would understand if I moved to another opportunity."
"I enjoy my current position and would not be interviewing unless a position like this came along. My boss is aware I am interviewing and is supportive if the opportunity works out. This is the type of position I have wanted my entire career."
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