subject: Signs Your Pharmacy Jobs Interview Went Well [print this page] Phew! You've sailed through your pharmacy jobs interview without a hitch and then comes the dreaded question, "Do you have any questions?". Now, it is important that before the interview you think about what it is that you want to ask. Asking good, intelligent questions will show the interviewer that you are really interested in the role. The questions you ask and how you ask them can really differentiate you from your competition. Not only this, but by asking questions and interacting with the employer you will begin to build a rapport with one and other.
Contact - the hand shake. The first contact you will have with the pharmacy jobs interviewer is the handshake. It's often looked at as a telling gesture to judge the confidence of a person. The interviewer extends his hand and you in turn extend your hand. If your hand is sweaty it will give an unpleasant feeling to the interchange. Also your Image - how do you look? You are judged by how you look! Whether we like it or not - your general appearance - how you look - does set the first impression for the rest of the interview. This is going to take some research on your part. You can call the HR Department or even the Receptionist to ask about the company dress code. If the answer is "Casual," you should think one level above to "Business Casual." A good rule to follow is: "Dress One Level Above the Company Culture."
Questions that demonstrate your interest in pharmacy jobs include, What is the work environment/culture like? What are the company's competitors? How is the company structured? What training and development is given to employees? How does the company promote personal growth? Are there any challenges facing the company? What management style does the company promote? What do you like about working here? How many people work in the office/department? Remember to bring a copy of your resume (they may have lost your original one), and be sure to get there 15 minutes prior to the scheduled appointment. When asked to fill out an application, make sure to leave the question about current salary blank.
You discussed personal stuff. This is maybe the best indicator. As I've said before, a pharmacy jobs interview is largely about personality... even more so than skills or qualifications. If you start chatting away with the interviewer about this thing or that thing... if you're sharing jokes and laughs, you're probably home free. If you feel like the interviewer got to like you on a personal or professional level, that's the best indication you can get. Moreover, if the interviewer describes their frustration with the previous employee, then that's a good indication that they've decided you can do a better job. If you find the interviewer comparing you favourably to previous or existing employees, then you've likely done a good job of selling yourself as qualified.
At the close of the pharmacy jobs interview, if you have yet to discuss salary or benefits. You do not want to tell them how much you are currently earning, or even what you are looking for in the way of salary. You want the prospective employer to make you an offer. I will say this again, you can always turn down the position!! Once they make you an offer (maybe not that day, next week or whenever), you will always have the opportunity to turn it down. You can tell them that you would like to know what they are offering, and you would like to think about it. When speaking to them again, you can tell them that it was lower than what you expected, and hope that they will sweeten the pot. Remember that negotiating for yourself is often difficult and is best done by a third party. A good recruiter can negotiate far more for you than you could get on your own. There is no cost to the individual candidate, fees are paid by the hospitals.
