Full Description
This latest edition of this popular resource for student pharmacists and pharmacy professionals provides step-by-step instructions on preparing the résumé, the CV, and cover letters, and preparing for the interview. This is a valuable resource for anyone seeking employment in the pharmacy eld. The "start-to- nish" approach walks the reader through each phase of the process, providing helpful advice and sample forms along the way.
New to this edition: preparing a personal career map, preparing a personal statement and letter of intent, using electronic portfolios to demonstrate skills and knowledge, and using social media for personal branding.
Key Features:
Updated sample résumés and CVs for pharmacists and technicians in a variety of settings, including community pharmacy, hospitals, academia, and industry
Concise tips for writing and formatting effective résumés and CVs, including electronic versions
New chapter on preparing a personal statement and letter of intent
Tables that make it easy to nd action verbs, keywords, and other useful material
Nuts-and-bolts guidance for making the most of interviews
Nearly 20 pages of sample interview questions
Carefully researched lists of prime resources, Internet sites, and other reference works
Contents
1. Assessing Your Career Goals
2. Planning Your Career Path
3. Preparing Your Personal Statement and Letter of Intent
4. Preparing Your Résumé
5. Tips, Checklists, and Sample Résumés
6. Preparing Your Curriculum Vitae
7. Tips, Checklists, and Sample Curricula Vitae
08. Developing a Portfolio for Electronic and Social Media
09. Preparing Letters
10. Tips, Checklists, and Sample Letters
11. Presenting a Professional Image
12. Introduction to Searching and Interviewing
13. The Interview: Before, During, and After
14. Sample Interview Questions
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