At a recent happy hour, a young colleague described a situation where several staff in her area did their jobs well but were not being promoted. This led to a very interesting discussion among several of us more “senior” folks at the table and a few of our younger colleagues. I...
Should You Have a Pharmacist CV or Pharmacist Resume? To remain competitive, you’ll need to lay a good foundation for both your pharmacist CV and pharmacist resume What is a resume? Resumes have changed tremendously in the last 5 to 10 years. It is no longer a mundane...
I recently read a good piece on interviewing by Jim Schleckser , CEO, the Inc. CEO Project. In this essay he describes asking candidates "If I was to hire you, how would I know if you were doing a good job?" He goes on to describe how weak candidates will talk in generalities and offer...
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My dad used to tell me, “You always need to know more than one way to get to your destination.” Quite true if there’s a road closure or excess traffic blocking or delaying your arrival. This is especially true for today’s pharmacist. Landing your ideal pharmacist job might be delayed due to the...
"In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing; the next best thing is the wrong thing; and the worst thing you can do is nothing." -Theodore Roosevelt ”Great leaders are almost always great simplifiers, who can cut through argument,...
The year 2015 has been very productive in our efforts to improve access to the patient care services of pharmacists. ASHP and the Patient Access to Pharmacists’ Care Coalition now have bipartisan support of 245 members of the U.S. House of Representatives and 37 members of the U.S. Senate for...
Hi! My name is Elaine and, for the next couple of months, I will be blogging for the New Practitioners Forum (NPF) Career Development Advisory Group (CDAG). First, let me introduce myself… I am originally from the Hawkeye state (IOWA!) and completed my PharmD and Master of Public Health (MPH)...
How to Create a Provider Status Wall Contributed by Danielle Beltz, ASHP Policy and Legislative Advocacy Advisory Group Member and Melody Smith, ASHP Student Society Advisory Group Member Northeast Ohio Medical University Pharmacy Class of 2016 Why...
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First, a bit about me. Hi, I am a recovering type-A pharmacist. I have been invested in a future in pharmacy since I was a kid—all kids are into prescription pharmaceuticals, right? For me, this fascination began with how a small pill can alter the body’s physiology so drastically, and I am...
It is that time of year again. Time for jingle bells, ugly holiday sweaters, cheesy lifetime holiday movie marathons, egg nog, mistletoe, and, oh yes, the beginning of residency season. As someone who went through this process a few years back, and who has seen this process from both sides...