A great candidate can go unnoticed if not presented in a positive manner. Preparing successfully for interviews and job applications allows you to acquire the positions you desire throughout your career.
Transforming Your Curriculum Vitae (CV)
As a new practitioner, it's important to keep your CV current to showcase your experience and education. Use these tools to revise and update your CV:
- Preparing Your CV: Includes tools and tips for CV refinement along with do's and don'ts for creating a cover letter
- CV Transition Toolkit: This toolkit provides examples of CV updates for each career transition
- CV Review Program: Bi-annually, NPF offers a CV Review Program to assist students and new practitioners in developing an effective CV
- AJHP Articles:
- ASHP Podcasts
Your Cover Letter - Putting it on Paper
A cover letter is an essential part of your personal brand. A well written cover letter can help you get the interview, and ultimately the job. Your cover letter, like you, should be unique and showcase your best skills and why you are perfect for the job.
- On-demand webinar: Pick Me! Writing a Letter of Intent that Stands Out
- CareerPharm: Writing a Cover Letter
- Tips for Writing A Cover Letter
- Professional Pearls for Writing a Letter of Intent
- AJHP Articles:
Master the Interview
You've submitted your application and are now preparing to interview with a potential future employer.
- Tips for Managing Interviews with a Busy Schedule [infographic]
- Tips for a Successful Virtual Interview [infographic]
- Interview Guide for PPS Interviews
- Video and Phone Interview Best Practices
- Tips for succeeding at pharmacy residency phone interviews
- ASHP InterviewPrep Platform: Practice and enhance your interview skills anytime with a no-pressure environment using customized, online video mock interviews that you can review and share with others for feedback.
- CareerPharm: Interview Preparation
- ASHP Podcasts:
- AJHP Articles:
- Post interview etiquette: Tips for writing thank-you letters