The Interview – PPS & On-site!
How you behave in interviews is critical. How you behave determines your ability to make the right choices as well as get along with others and communicate efficiently.
Hence it will be of great benefit for you to know the aspects of a typical answer. In an interview you should be careful of how you handle Situational/Behavioral Interview Questions. When sharing an experience being detailed shows how effective you are at communicating. Also, don’t be too quick to answer questions. It is perfectly fine to contemplate and process what is actually being said before answering.
A method commonly used in interviews due to its effectiveness is the “Star Method”. To put this method into play you first need to explain how the experiences you are describing actually applies to the context of the questions. Next explain your reasoning, what made you arrive at your decision. Next, revise your information from interpersonal communication classes, as many of the questions deal with your ability to manage opposition. Lastly reflect on your choices is there anything you would have changed.
When it comes to the “where do you see yourself in five years”? question. Be sure your plans/goals can be achieved within the company. The program you are joining should fit in with your overall objectives, you should also be ambitious.
Send an e-mail thank you note and/or a hand-written note.
What is STAR?
S – Situation
T – Task
A – Action
R – Result
Format all your questions in this format!
Examples of Common STAR questions and answer
Click here for examples of common STAR questions
How you behave in interviews is critical. How you behave determines your ability to make the right choices as well as get along with others and communicate efficiently.
Hence it will be of great benefit for you to know the aspects of a typical answer. In an interview you should be careful of how you handle Situational/Behavioral Interview Questions. When sharing an experience being detailed shows how effective you are at communicating. Also, don’t be too quick to answer questions. It is perfectly fine to contemplate and process what is actually being said before answering.
A method commonly used in interviews due to its effectiveness is the “Star Method”. To put this method into play you first need to explain how the experiences you are describing actually applies to the context of the questions. Next explain your reasoning, what made you arrive at your decision. Next, revise your information from interpersonal communication classes, as many of the questions deal with your ability to manage opposition. Lastly reflect on your choices is there anything you would have changed.
When it comes to the “where do you see yourself in five years”? question. Be sure your plans/goals can be achieved within the company. The program you are joining should fit in with your overall objectives, you should also be ambitious.
Send an e-mail thank you note and/or a hand-written note.
What is STAR?
S – Situation
T – Task
A – Action
R – Result
Format all your questions in this format!
Examples of Common STAR questions and answer
Click here for examples of common STAR questions
On-site Interviews
Congratulations! You’ve made it through ASHP Midyear and through the fellowship application process. You are most likely a top candidate for this program if you have been called on-site. While all the stress of midyear is over, you still have a little bit farther to go before you can close the pharmacy fellowship hunt.
Be sure to get plenty of sleep the night before. Interviews will be with many people for long periods of time. Secondly, “be yourself” a common phrase you should definitely keep in mind. They want to know who would be easiest to work with. Thirdly, have faith in yourself and abilities as well as short comings you would like to improve on. Another thing you should pay keen attention to is the therapeutic fields where the company has products.
Examples of questions to ask the interviewer:
Congratulations! You’ve made it through ASHP Midyear and through the fellowship application process. You are most likely a top candidate for this program if you have been called on-site. While all the stress of midyear is over, you still have a little bit farther to go before you can close the pharmacy fellowship hunt.
Be sure to get plenty of sleep the night before. Interviews will be with many people for long periods of time. Secondly, “be yourself” a common phrase you should definitely keep in mind. They want to know who would be easiest to work with. Thirdly, have faith in yourself and abilities as well as short comings you would like to improve on. Another thing you should pay keen attention to is the therapeutic fields where the company has products.
Examples of questions to ask the interviewer:
- What makes your program unique or successful?
- What is the vision for the department/program?
- Have there been any significant changes in the program this year? Are there any changes planned for next year?
- How do expectations change for a student on rotation to a resident/fellow on rotation?
- Can you me about a project a current resident/fellow is working on?
- How flexible are rotation schedules? Can I change rotations that have been scheduled in the spring?
- How easy is it to get a desired elective rotation?
- How are residents/fellows evaluated during the program?
- What do you hope your residents/fellows will accomplish by the end of their programs?
- What are some of the former residents/fellows doing now?
Do not ask about salary or benefits until you have received an official offer from the company.
In addition to those you should also ask about work history.
Explain what a normal work day is like?
How often do you communicate with Residents/fellows?
What they like about their work, as well as their reasons for taking part in the Fellowships program.
Are there any Educational and “preempting” prospects involved in this course.
What chances are there for me in regards to publishing, in and outside my field of study?
Are there any chances for Management growth? does your course take care of cost for business trips. You might also want to get acquainted with fellows.
Let them give you an idea of what a good and not so good day is like. H
ave there been any issues while working with your superior?
Would you alter anything amongst the division?
Ask about the pros and cons of the institution.
Also in a proper manner find a way to ask about his influence inside the company.
How many speeches have you given to the pharmacy residents?
Did you ever get a chance to write or publish articles?
How available is the library for use?
Other questions you could ask to further your understanding includes.
When do you usually clock in normally?
Whats the distance and travel time from work?
Find out information about the area in which your course is available?
Are there housing accommodations which are affordable?
Is there public transit available?
Is the area in close proximity to the institution secure?
Is there a cost for parking and are you allowed to board?
Will you be reimbursed should you have to move to another location?
In addition to those you should also ask about work history.
Explain what a normal work day is like?
How often do you communicate with Residents/fellows?
What they like about their work, as well as their reasons for taking part in the Fellowships program.
Are there any Educational and “preempting” prospects involved in this course.
What chances are there for me in regards to publishing, in and outside my field of study?
Are there any chances for Management growth? does your course take care of cost for business trips. You might also want to get acquainted with fellows.
Let them give you an idea of what a good and not so good day is like. H
ave there been any issues while working with your superior?
Would you alter anything amongst the division?
Ask about the pros and cons of the institution.
Also in a proper manner find a way to ask about his influence inside the company.
How many speeches have you given to the pharmacy residents?
Did you ever get a chance to write or publish articles?
How available is the library for use?
Other questions you could ask to further your understanding includes.
When do you usually clock in normally?
Whats the distance and travel time from work?
Find out information about the area in which your course is available?
Are there housing accommodations which are affordable?
Is there public transit available?
Is the area in close proximity to the institution secure?
Is there a cost for parking and are you allowed to board?
Will you be reimbursed should you have to move to another location?