Resources

University of Minnesota - College Pharmacy

Networking
Networking in Pharmacy: https://www.pharmacytimes.com/contributor/timothy-o-shea/2014/11/how-to-network-within-the-pharmacy-world

What is an informational Interview: https://career.ucsf.edu/sites/career.ucsf.edu/files/PDF/Pharmacyinformationalinterviewing.pdf

Requesting informational interview samples:

http://www.ucdenver.edu/academics/colleges/pharmacy/resources/CareerServices/Documents/Skaggs%20Informational%20Interviewing%20Guide.pdf

Resume
Refer to Sample CV Handout & CV Checklist Handout

Sample Pharmacy Student Resumes: https://career.ucsf.edu/pharmacy-students/internships-jobs-residency/cvs-resumes-cover-letters

Sample Walgreens Pharmacy Intern Resume: https://www.livecareer.com/resume-search/r/pharmacy-internfdea475622904ad5a878938be1ab3d8c

Resumes & CVs in the Field of Pharmacy: https://www.utoledo.edu/success/career/pdfs/Pharmacy_Resume_CV_Guide.pdf

CVs
Guide to Writing a Pharmacy CV for Employment: https://career.ucsf.edu/sites/career.ucsf.edu/files/PDF/Pharmacycvemploymentguide.pdf

Pharmacy CV Templates (free downloads): http://www.pharmacy.arizona.edu/pharmd-handbook/professionalism/cv-sample-templates

CV Preparation Tips: https://www.accp.com/stunet/cv.aspx

Preparing a CV (PPT): https://pharmacy.ufl.edu/files/2012/01/Preparing-a-Curriculum-Vitae.pdf

Additional Sample Pharmacy CV's: https://pharmacy.ucsd.edu/current/docs/Student_Curriculum_Vitae_Sample.pdf

How to Write a Successful CV: https://www.pharmaceutical-journal.com/careers-and-jobs/careers-and-jobs/career-feature/how-to-write-a-successful-

pharmacy-cv/20067293.article?firstPass=false

Overview of a CV for Residency (video): https://career.ucsf.edu/file/7426

How to Tailor your CV for Residency (video): https://career.ucsf.edu/file/7431

Cover Letters
CVs, Resumes & Cover Letters with Samples: https://career.ucsf.edu/cvs-resumes-cover-letters

Anatomy of a Cover Letter and Letter of Intent Video: https://career.ucsf.edu/file/7401

Pharmacist Cover Letter Sample: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/cover-letter-samples/pharmacist

Application Materials: https://career.ucsf.edu/pharmacy-students/internships-jobs-residency/cvs-resumes-cover-letters

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Job Searching
Pharmacy Job Search Tools:
•CoP: z.umn.edu/pharmdfellowsjobs
•MPhA: http://jobs.mpha.org/
•MSHP: http://pharmhs.mn.associationcareernetwork.com/
•APhA: http://www.pharmacist.com/career-center
•http://pharmacyjobs.rxcareercenter.com/
•LinkedIn
•Indeed.com
•Glassdoor.com
•Professional associations
•*Not a comprehensive list!

Job Searching Tips for New Pharmacy Graduates: https://www.pharmacytimes.com/contributor/timothy-o-shea/2016/07/7-job-search-tips-for-new-

pharmacy-school-graduates

5 Tips for Pharmacy Job Seekers: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/i-cant-find-pharmacy-job---5-vladimire/

Interviewing
Five Quick Tips for Interviewing as a Pharmacy student:
https://www.pharmacytimes.com/contributor/alex-barker-pharmd/2014/11/5-must-know-interview-tips-for-pharmacy-students

Typical Interview Questions for Pharmacy Students:

https://career.uconn.edu/blog/2014/10/24/interviewing-tips-for-the-pharmacy-student/

Mock Interview Video:

https://www.accp.com/stunet/interviewing.aspx

Answering the "Tell Me About Yourself" Question:

https://careertrend.com/answer-tell-yourself-pharmacy-interview-34627.html

Salary and Negotiation

Researching Salary:
Glassdoor.com
Salary.com
Internal sources (when possible)

How to Negotiate Your Ideal Salary: https://www.pharmacytimes.com/contributor/alex-barker-pharmd/2017/05/how-to-negotiate-your-ideal-salary-

without-blowing-the-job-offer

Three tips for Negotiating Salary: https://www.pharmacytimes.com/contributor/alex-barker-pharmd/2017/06/three-tips-for-negotiating-your-salary-at-

your-new-job-

Salary Negotiation: https://connect.ashp.org/blogs/meredith-jannsen/2011/08/01/pharmacist-job-search-salary-negotiation?ssopc=1

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Career & Self Exploration

Skills Matcher: https://www.careeronestop.org/toolkit/Skills/skills-matcher.aspx

Career Matcher (based off previous jobs): http://www.myskillsmyfuture.org/

Your Top Skills & How They Match Up: https://www.onetonline.org/find/descriptor/browse/Skills/2.A/

DiSC factors (dominance, influence, steadiness, compliance): https://www.123test.com/disc-personality-test/

MBTI-like: https://www.16personalities.com/

Team-roles: https://www.123test.com/team-roles-test/

True Colors: http://www.truecolorsworkshops.com/test/true-colors-quick-assessment-test/

Interest Assessment: https://www.careeronestop.org/toolkit/careers/interest-assessment.aspx

Work Values: https://www.careeronestop.org/ExploreCareers/Assessments/work-values.aspx

Pharmacy Job Titles and Descriptions: https://pharmacyforme.org/why-pharmacy-may-be-right-for-you/career-pathways/

Pharmacy Occupational Outlook: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/pharmacists.htm

CV & Resume Basics (Getting started)

Refer to Sample CV Handout & CV Checklist Handout

Sample Pharmacy Student Resumes: https://career.ucsf.edu/pharmacy-students/internships-jobs-residency/cvs-resumes-cover-letters

Sample Walgreens Pharmacy Intern Resume: https://www.livecareer.com/resume-search/r/pharmacy-intern-fdea475622904ad5a878938be1ab3d8c

Resumes & CVs in the Field of Pharmacy: https://www.utoledo.edu/success/career/pdfs/Pharmacy_Resume_CV_Guide.pdf