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Interviewing for Residencies and Jobs: Tips for Success ALSHP Student Programming Thursday, September 29, 2016 Kristi Kelley, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS, CDE, BC-ADM Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice Auburn University
ALSHP Student Programming – Thursday, September 29, 2016 Kristi Kelley, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS, CDE, BC-ADM Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy and Clinical Pharmacist, Brookwood Baptist
Define the purpose of interview s Outline commonly asked interview questions Discuss w ays to prepare for interview s Identify appropriate attire and body language Develop a personal plan to formulate
responses to commonly asked interview questions
Gain information not evident from your CV
Teamw ork, personality, intangible qualities
Test the “fit”
From the company/residency program and
candidate perspective Verify the information know n about the
candidate
“Win” the candidate over
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Inw ardly reflect
What are your goals (short-term and long- term)?
What are your strengths and areas for improvement?
Participate in mock interview s
Research the position and company/health system
Books
Reinders TP. The Pharmacy Professional’s Guide to Resumes, CVs & Interview ing.
Bookstaver PB, et al. Roadmap to Postgraduate Training in Pharmacy.
Caballero J, et al. Get the Residency: ASHP’s Guide to Residency Interview s and Preparation.
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Be honest Be engaged Be aw are Be prepared
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Keep responses brief
Use positive words/phrases
Give focused responses
Use concrete, recent examples of w hat you have done
Think about your answ ers to commonly asked questions ahead of time
It is okay to ask the interview er to repeat the question
Take time to think before responding
Accomplishments
Focus on recent ones
Career development
Short-term goals
Long-term goals
Coping w ith change
Structured routine vs. frequent change
How do you deal w ith people w ho resist change?
Communication skills
Writing vs. oral presentation
How would you describe your listening skills?
Dealing w ith conflict
Think about how you cope
Focus on positive
Adapted from Chapter 10: “Interview Questions.” In: Reinders TP. The Pharmacy Professional’s Guide to Resumes, CVs, and Interviewing. 2nd ed. Washington, DC: American Pharmaceutical Association; 2006.
Handling criticism
What is your approach?
Describe an incident that demonstrates w hat you have learned from receiving constructive criticism.
Decision-making skills
What types of decisions do you have difficulty making?
How do you make deicions w hen you do not have adequate data to make the decision?
Educational experience
Focus on academic strengths
Talk about areas w here you w ere successful and applied your know ledge in work/clinical situations
Adapted from Chapter 10: “Interview Questions.” In: Reinders TP. The Pharmacy Professional’s Guide to Resumes, CVs, and Interviewing. 2nd ed. Washington, DC: American Pharmaceutical Association; 2006.
Issues related to the employer or position
Why do you w ant this position?
How would you fit in?
Know ledge of issues facing the profession
Focus on current issues
Leadership qualities
Can you be a role model for others?
Use the term “w e” instead of “I” – team player
Teamwork
Management skills/abilities
Looking to distinguish specific skills – planning, organizing, directing, controlling
Adapted from Chapter 10: “Interview Questions.” In: Reinders TP. The Pharmacy Professional’s Guide to Resumes, CVs, and Interviewing. 2nd ed. Washington, DC: American Pharmaceutical Association; 2006.
Commitment to life-long learning
Need to show your commitment
How do you keep up?
Maintaining peer relationships
Give examples of interpersonal skills
How do you relate to those difficult to deal w ith?
Personal attributes
Emphasize positive attributes
Problem-solving skills
Can you think through problems and develop effective solutions?
Professional/employment experiences
Adapted from Chapter 10: “Interview Questions.” In: Reinders TP. The Pharmacy Professional’s Guide to Resumes, CVs, and Interviewing. 2nd ed. Washington, DC: American Pharmaceutical Association; 2006.
Dealing w ith self- assessment
Strengths/areas for improvement
Stress management
How do you work under pressure?
Technical know ledge/skills
Gauge ability to think on your feet
Time management skills
Ability to set goals, prioritize tasks, and time management
Be prepared to give specific examples
Volunteerism
Professional organizations
Community service projects
Adapted from Chapter 10: “Interview Questions.” In: Reinders TP. The Pharmacy Professional’s Guide to Resumes, CVs, and Interviewing. 2nd ed. Washington, DC: American Pharmaceutical Association; 2006. Am J Health-Syst Pharm. 2009;66:1075-6.
Greatest strengths of the program
Upcoming changes
What are the benefits of residency training to
What type of pharmacist is successful in this
What unique skills w ill I gain from this program/training/experien ce?
What do people like most
What types of relationships to pharmacists have w ith
Philbrick AM, Sorensen TD. Chapter 10: “Interview Process.” In: Bookstaver PB, et
Concluding the Interview
Be prepared to ask the interview er questions
Have a response prepared if the interview er says….
Anything else I should know about you?
Why should w e offer the position to you?
Follow ing up after the interview
Thank you
Handw ritten note
Make it personal
Chapter 10: “Interview Questions.” In: Reinders TP. The Pharmacy Professional’s Guide to Resumes, CVs, and Interviewing. 2nd ed. Washington, DC: American Pharmaceutical Association; 2006. Philbrick AM, Sorensen TD. Chapter 10: “Interview Process.” In: Bookstaver PB, et al. Roadmap to Postgraduate Training in Pharmacy. New York: McGraw Hill; 2013.
a customer?
and someone w asn’t pulling their w eight: How did you respond? What w as the
https://www.glassdoor.com/Interview/pharmacist-interview-questions-SRCH_KO0,10.htm
Martial status/children Religious preferences Nationality Age Health-related
Philbrick AM, Sorensen TD. Chapter 10: “Interview Process.” In: Bookstaver PB, et
Before the interview
Know how you w ill call-in
Research the program/position
Allow plenty of time
Be in the right “place”
Day of the interview
Minimize distractions
Be professionally dressed
Call at the appointed time
During the interview
Be professional
Be conscious of time
Utilize notes
After the interview
Reflect
Write thank-you notes
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Dress professionally and w ear comfortable shoes Minimal or no cologne/aftershave/perfume Neat, professional hairstyles Short, trimmed nails Cover up tattoos Conservative make-up Minimal jew elry/accessories Carry a portfolio Keep the cellphone aw ay!
Chapter 10: “Interview Questions.” In: Reinders TP. The Pharmacy Professional’s Guide to Resumes, CVs, and Interviewing. 2nd ed. Washington, DC: American Pharmaceutical Association; 2006. Philbrick AM, Sorensen TD. Chapter 10: “Interview Process.” In: Bookstaver PB, et al. Roadmap to Postgraduate Training in Pharmacy. New York: McGraw Hill; 2013.
Smile
Firm handshake
Eye contact
Posture
Speak in natural w ay
Be aw are of and minimize annoying habits
Ask your friends and family
First moments
Do not start talking immediately
Select a seat
Do not act annoyed if someone interview ing receives a phone call!
http://www.monster.com/career-advice/article/Boost-Your-Interview-IQ; http://www.monster.com/career-advice/article/body-language-can-make-or-break-a-job-interview-hot- jobs
Meet w ith:
Residency program director (RPD) Program preceptors Current residents
Tour of facilities May go into a patient care setting May share a meal
Philbrick AM, Sorensen TD. Chapter 10: “Interview Process.” In: Bookstaver PB, et al. Roadmap to Postgraduate Training in Pharmacy. New York: McGraw Hill; 2013.
Interview Presentation
Why?
Evaluate know ledge, presentation skills, confidence, ability to answ er questions
What’s your approach?
Choose an interesting topic
Show case your know ledge and your “uniqueness” Clinical Assessment
Why?
Know ledge of basic disease states and critical thinking
Can be drugs of choice, guidelines, or w rite a SOAP
What’s your approach?
Know w here you are interview ing – What are they know n for?
Philbrick AM, Sorensen TD. Chapter 10: “Interview Process.” In: Bookstaver PB, et al. Roadmap to Postgraduate Training in Pharmacy. New York: McGraw Hill; 2013. Am J Health-Syst Pharm. 2009;66:1075-6.
How do you make yourself a standout candidate?
Planning Ahead is Key!
Share w ith your neighbor (as if they w ere an interview er):
would bring to their company/residen cy AND
improvement you w ill focus on during the next year
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ACTION STEP
Write dow n 2
things you can do NOW to prepare for residency interview s
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Questions? watsokm@auburn.edu
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