If you are a pharmacy technician graduate, you must probably going through jobs and applying it frequently. And, to ensure you do well once you land an interview, you must be well-prepared. So, before going for an interview, here are some common questions you should prepare for.
Why do you want this job?
Tip- You should be able to point out the different aspects of the pharmacy, how it differs from other healthcare settings and matches with your personality, abilities and interests.
Why do you want to work for our company?
Tip- You should research the company first and read its core values. Then, prepare your answer that fits well with their ethos and explain on how you can contribute to the company.
Why did you choose pharmacy technician as a career?
Tip- You need to focus on the profession rather than to discuss perks it offers and describe about the passion of serving in the community.
What are your future goals?
Tip- You should tell about your short-term and long-term goals but it is not necessary to narrate everything. But at the same time, you should also explain that you are committed to your profession.
Why should we hire you?
Tip- In this part, you should tell about your education, skills, experience and how you are fit and compatible for that particular job.
How do you handle difficult customers?
Tip- Let’s be honest! Not all the customers that walk in your office door will be polite and sometimes you might lose your cool. This is why interviewer will want to know how you will manage challenging customers. Hence, you should explain that you will remain calm and never take anything they say personally. Also, you would apologise if necessary to resolve those situations.
How do you respond to deadlines?
Tip- You must tell your interviewer that you can finish tasks in a timely manner and work well under deadlines. Moreover, you should emphasise that deadlines helps to keep you stay organized at all times.
What is your weakness?
Tip- This question is frequently asked so you should prepare it very carefully. You should mention your weak point and how you are working on to improve it so that it doesn’t hamper your work.
If you do right preparation of these common interview questions and present yourself as confident individual, you will surely ace it and get your career started as a pharmacy technician.
