Give me good reasons to be a pharmacist, good interview answers?

Question

I know why I want to become a pharmacist, but I can't describe in words when someone asks me why I think pharmacy is good for me. Please help me come up with a few words to say at my interview in a few days. "Helping People" is not a good enough answer, I need to expand upon that but I am not sure how.

Answer 1

Accuracy, dedication, knowledge to share with individuals who come to you with questions, conscientious, broad knowledge of computer programs, overseeing technicians, brand name to generic comparison (drug+-cost). A few ideas. Good luck on your interview!

Answer 2

There are many reasons to be a pharmacist, such as:
1. you want a job ---> there is a massive void of people who know the pharmaceutical business. You can help fill it. The employment outlook is not that bright in numerous fields—most dot-coms went the way of the dinosaurs—but pharmacies are here to stay.

2. you like helping people ---> As a pharmacist, you get to work directly with the community, helping people deal with what is often their No. 1 priority—health.

3. a good salary ---> There is a strong cash incentive thanks to high demand. Starting salaries are about $75,000 and go up into the six-figure range. Some companies even offer signing bonuses like BMW's.

4. flexible hours ---> Night owl or morning person, there’s a pharmaceutical shift for you. Often, pharmacies are open 24 hours a day. You have the free-dom to work a flexible shift—9-to-5 or whatever suits you best.

5. Location, location, location ---> You won’t have that option if you need to work on Wall Street. You can take your pharmaceutical skills anywhere in the country— or in the world --- Bilingual?

6. respect ---> There aren’t too many jobs where you are an instant authority on a subject, but getting a doctorate of pharmacy automatically makes you a central fixture in your community, from day one.

7. you like a challenge ---> You’ll never be bored behind the counter—there’s a constant flow of new information to integrate, such as new medical technology, new drugs and new customers.

8. variety ---> Today’s pharmacists do a lot more than count pills. New laws being passed across the United States enable pharmacists to perform check-ups on patients’ blood pressure, diabetes and other increasingly common illnesses.

9. you want a life ---> Ask some older career types how they feel about the daily commute and there are sure to be groans. Pharmacies tend to be located in town centers, so you can live close to your workplace—even within walking distance.

10. making a difference ---> Pharmacists make a positive impact on their communities and can save lives by ensuring that patients get the right medications in the right combinations. It’s a reward uncommon in most careers.

Answer 3

I too would like to be a pharmacist. The reasons in which I would like to be a pharmacist include: helping others, being able to work in a hands on environment, working with chemicals that could possibly benefit others, and lastly the pay. However, there are different types of pharmacists. I would like to a pharmaceutical economist. This means that I will make the drug. I am also thinking about epidemiology because I can find a problem and find the cure. If I become a pharmaceuticoepidemiologist, then I can find the problem, cure, and make it. There are a numerous reasons why anyone can be a pharmacist. And there are many reasons why someone wouldn't. One of the reasons is the length of school. Approximately 6 years because you have to take pre-pharmacy for 3-4 years and then pharmacy. I decided if I'm going to go for 6, i might as well get my doctorate and stay in for 8 years. My opinion.

Answer 4

This is what I would say:
1 Because a pharmacist has been one of the most TRUSTED professions in the last 100 years.
2 You have direct contact and easier access to the patients then most doctors or lawyers or other professionals.
3 The choices within the profession is not limited to counting pouring and licking and sticking as most burnouts would tell you.
You can work in Hospitals/Retail/Research/PB-M's-Insurance Company/Universities/Pharmaceutical Company's just to name a few.
4 You actually can help people in all walks of life from birth to death & never worry about job security because in the health profession their is no such thing as a recession.

Answer 5

Pharmacists are in high demand in many places around the world as well. You will not have trouble finding a job. The things you have to know will be dynamic. Drugs come and go off and on the market.This is a challenge and keeps it interesting.

Answer 6

because hospital pharmacy allows you to use your knowledge..
because women can exit the profession if needed to have their children and not suffer monetary when you come back.
because its really a rewarding occupation -- regardless of what you may feel when you are really fed up with interdepartment politics.
because there are PLENTY of jobs when you finish.. you have your choice of several positions before you even graduate.
you can have a life and not be oncall 24 hrs
and lastly the pay is ok
there are many fields to go into besides being behind the counter

Answer 7

because you wanted to go through 6 years of school to count to 30! hahaha just kidding, but that should break the interviewing ice

how about - you feel that doctors do not always know enough about the drugs that they are prescribing and that you have a drive to ensure that people are prescribed correct medications

Answer 8

I suppose easy access to recreational pharmaceuticals is not a good answer. Better avoid that one.