Pharmacy Residency Mock Interview
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Let's imagine you're stranded on a deserted island. You walk around and find a first aid kit. What three over-the-counter products do you hope are in there?
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Erica is a University Career coach with almost 5 years of experience working with candidates for positions in pharmacy, healthcare, accounting, and more.
Although this is a question most would call random, the intention is to understand your thinking and thought processes. In most situations, pharmacists need to have a vast knowledge of over-the-counter medications and treatments, and this question will gauge your knowledge base.
Erica is a University Career coach with almost 5 years of experience working with candidates for positions in pharmacy, healthcare, accounting, and more.
"Alright, so I'm on a deserted island, and I find a first aid kit. Well, I imagine I'll be building my own shelter so I'd probably want some Tylenol in case I'm sore from working, and of course, fever is always a possibility. I also think I may want an antacid because who knows what I'll be eating, and I don't want to be sick to my stomach. Lastly, I think I'd want some sunscreen because I imagine the island is really sunny, and I don't want a sunburn to get in my way."
Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
There is no right or wrong answer here, but your interviewers want to see you think critically about the situation and work through your answers. As you answer this question, don't hesitate to be a bit creative to show your interviewers that you have more to offer than theoretical knowledge.
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