Navigation Skills: Resources for Today's Economy

Published Online: Monday, March 15th, 2010

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Perfect Your Resume to Make it Perfect

Write a clear, concise career objective
Proof, reproof, and have at least 2 reviewers check for any errors
Personalize the cover letter
Be sure the type is readable

Interview Dos and Don’ts

Do arrive early for your interview
Don’t dress inappropriately or in business casual
Do confirm the interview time, location, and the interviewer’s name
Don’t forget to bring extra copies of your resume
Do research on the position and company
Don’t do all the talking
Do listen to the questions and the job expectations
Don’t forget to send a follow-up communication after the interview

Landing a Job

Start your job search early
Follow up on every lead
Network, network, network
Utilize the career counseling services available at your pharmacy school
Join professional pharmacy associations and stay active

Association Resources

Pharmacy students should become active members of professional associations. Here are some key organizations for the pharmacy industry.

American Pharmacists Association (APhA)

The APhA New Practitioner Network offers professional development and networking resources, career and employment resources, a financial planning resource center, and reduced membership fees for students and new practitioners. www.pharmacist.com

American Society of Health- System Pharmacists (ASHP)

The ASHP Web site has a “New Practitioners Forum” designed specifically for graduating pharmacy students with information about residency, volunteer opportunities, awards and programs, networking, and other career resources. www.ashp.org

National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS)

The association supports students with the NACDS Foundation Pharmacy Student Scholarship Program and the NACDS Foundation Research and Mission Advancing Grants Program to fund projects that advance community pharmacy. www.nacds.org

National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA)

The NCPA offers a variety of resources for NCPA Student Chapters, including the Independent Voice newsletter, NCPA Digest, community service projects, internships and residencies, advocacy opportunities, and career guides. www.ncpanet.org

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