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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.
As your interviewers consider many qualified candidates for their Pharmacy Residency program, their difficult decision on who to rank for the match often comes down to the best fit in terms of program culture. With this question, your interviewers are looking for some quick insight into how you would describe your personality. They are likely looking for adjectives that align with the position.

Erica is a University Career coach with almost 5 years of experience working with candidates for positions in pharmacy, healthcare, accounting, and more.
"I am driven, helpful, and reliable. I chose driven because I am always working toward a new goal and trying to achieve more. Even though I set out to accomplish my own goals, I make sure to stop and help others. I think that to really succeed, we need to lend a hand to one another, and I think this is especially important in the pharmacy setting. Finally, I chose reliable because I stick to my promises. If I say I'll do it, you don't have to remind me. I'll get it done promptly. I think all these traits will really benefit me as a pharmacist and as a resident with your program."

Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
These three words are essentially your personal brand, showing how you define your personality and how that fits in with your professional side. You will want to share your three words and describe why each word matches your personality. Some key traits of the most successful pharmacists include patience, the ability to problem solve, being a great team player, and seeking achievement in their work.

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