Biography - General & Miscellaneous, Cover Letters, Resumes & Interviews, Pharmacy, Job Hunting, Vocational Guidance - General & Miscellaneous
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Overview
The latest edition of this popular resource for pharmacy professionals helps you write résumés, CVs, and cover letters that get results. The Pharmacy Professional's Guide to Résumés, CVs, & Interviewing gives step-by-step instructions for developing written materials and preparing for interviews that make you stand out from the crowd. New sections take you even further in building a professional image, as you learn about portfolios, business cards, personal statements, and e-mail etiquette. And a CD-ROM inserted inside the back cover contains the book's best résumés, CVs, letters, and tips.Key Features:
• 15 sample résumés for pharmacists and technicians in a variety of settings, including community pharmacy, hospitals, academia, and industry
• 6 sample CVs and 20 sample letters
• Concise tips for writing and formatting effective résumés and CVs, including electronic versions
• New chapters on presenting a professional image and using a portfolio to market yourself
• Expanded discussions of business cards, personal statements, and e-mail etiquette
• Tables that make it easy to find action verbs, keywords, and other useful material
• Nuts-and-bolts guidance for making the most of interviews
• Nearly 20 pages of sample interview questions to help you prepare for the unexpected
• Carefully researched lists of prime resources, Internet sites, and reference books
Synopsis
The Only Job Hunter's Guide Written Specifically for the Pharmacy Field! This unique field-specific resource provides pharmacy students and professionals with the tools and step-by-step instructions they need to help them stand out in the crowd during their job search. The author covers all the essentials including writing an effective resume, curricula vitae, and job-related letters, and details how to prepare for an interview.Editorials
From The Critics
Reviewer: Thomas Jacobsen, PharmD, MS, RPh, FASCP(ViroPharma Incorporated)Description: This is the second edition of a resource for pharmacy professionals who want to write effective cover letters, CVs, and resumes. This edition replaces the 2001 edition.
Purpose: The purpose is to help pharmacy professionals in their job hunt.
Audience: It can be used by first time job seekers or seasoned professionals looking to obtain another position. The author has 30 years of experience as a pharmacy practitioner, has reviewed numerous CVs, and conducted many interviews.
Features: The book contains numerous examples of different CVs, resumes, and cover letters. Useful chapters include how to prepare a CV, assessing career goals, and presenting a professional image. Of great value are the 20 pages of sample interview questions to help job seekers better prepare. This book also comes with a CD-ROM that includes text excerpts and sample documents.
Assessment: This would be a valuable reference for anyone who is just getting started in the profession of pharmacy or to those who are looking to make a job change. This book is highly recommended for pharmacy schools as well.
Book Details
Published
January 1, 2006
Publisher
McGraw-Hill Medical
Pages
164
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781582120768