Success with InterviewingLea S. Eiland, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCPPS, FASHP,

FPPAG

Clinical Professor and Associate Department Head of Pharmacy Practice

Auburn University Harrison School Of Pharmacy

Kim Benner, PharmD, BCPS, FASHP, FPPAG

Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Samford University

Pediatric Clinical Specialist, Children's of Alabama

Objectives

Identify strategies to improve your interviewing skills

Compare and contrast appropriate and inappropriate actions during and interviewing

Tips for Success

Know Your Audience Conduct Research on the Institution (Employer), Residency

Program Director/Director of Pharmacy (Hiring Manager), and requirements of the position

Research the style of interview How? Websites, Google Alerts, Social Media, Past/Current

Residents/Employees Clean up your social profiles also!!

Tips for Success

Review Common Interview Questions and Prepare Your Responses See ASHP residency interview skills packet Craft your “story statement” Tell specific examples of your experiences (PAR: Problem, Action, Result) For ‘weakness’ questions, tell how you work to overcome it Have a conversation Make sure you answer the question Practice!!! Practice!!!! Practice!!!!!

Tips for Success

Make a good first impression to everyone you encounter!

Turn off your cell phone

https://www.preemploymentassessments.com/common-interviewing-mistakes

Tips for Success

Dress for success Professional dress (from head to toes) Items you bring (notebook/portfolio, pen, phone, purse, etc.)

Neatly organized and appropriate

Be prepared for weather (umbrella) Special emergency kit (Band-aids, stain stick, breath mints)

Tips for Success

Get sleep!!! Arrive on time (which means be early!)

Print directions, do a practice run, determine/find parking

Eat! Be relaxed and prepared for the interview

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Tips for Success

Think about your body language Posture Eye contact Hands Feet Sitting Standing

Tips for Success

Be Authentic, Upbeat, Focused, Confident, Candid, and Concise Think about your quality and delivery of your responses Don’t be negative or speak negative about other people or

institutions Be yourself!

Tips for Success

Ask Insightful Questions Reminder: Do your research!! Have a list of specific questions prepared for each interview Listen to responses Do not say “I don’t have any questions”

Tips for Success

Thank Interviewers in Person and then again by Email or Postal Mail Write a professional thank you note

Words, grammar

Stationary

Illustration by Catherine Song. © The Balance, 2018

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References

https://www.livecareer.com/career/advice/interview/top-10-job-interview-tips-jobseekers

https://www.themuse.com/advice/the-ultimate-interview-guide-30-prep-tips-for-job-interview-success

https://www.thebalancecareers.com/top-interview-tips-2058577 https://www.job-interview-wisdom.com/job-interview-tips.html https://www.forbes.com/sites/jonyoushaei/2014/10/20/12-

surprising-job-interview-tips/#39e9c31650f4 https://www.livecareer.com/career/advice/interview/successful-

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