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PharmacyWeek's print publication features two articles each issue related to pharmacy careers and employment. Here, we have archived our past articles for you to reference or search anytime you wish.
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Create a Network and Catapult Your Job Search by Teena Rose |
| Published: 3/29/2009 Pharmacy Week Vol. XVIII - Issue 13 | |
| Summary: Networking is still known as a great job-search strategy, yet it eludes some individuals simply because they don't know how to go about it. Individuals also tend to shy away from networking because it's time consuming. Unlike online resume submission or folding a resume, stuffing it in an envelope, and adhering a stamp, networking requires far more time and dedication. The results, however, can be quite different than those experienced from traditional resume submission. | |
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The Secret for People Who Don’t Believe in VooDoo by Robert Wilson |
| Published: 3/29/2009 Pharmacy Week Vol. XVIII - Issue 13 | |
| Summary: The latest fad in motivation is the Law of Attraction or more popularly The Secret after the motion picture and book by Rhonda Byrne. The idea being that if you use the power of The Secret you will attract health, wealth and friends to you in abundance. | |
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Four Common Resume Mistakes to Avoid by Markell R. Steele |
| Published: 3/22/2009 Pharmacy Week Vol. XVIII - Issue 12 | |
| Summary: Question: Do you know the four most common resume mistakes job seekers make?
Hint: It’s not how it looks as much as what your resume says about your qualifications. |
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Getting the Raise You Deserve by Nicole St.Martin |
| Published: 3/22/2009 Pharmacy Week Vol. XVIII - Issue 12 | |
| Summary: When was the last time you asked your employer for a raise? People take two roads when it comes to wage increases. They either never ask for a raise and just accept their 2 or 3% annual increase, or wait until they are extremely frustrated and ready to walk out the front door, in which case you'll probably find yourself back in the employment searching and interview game. | |
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Layoff Survival -- Top Six Things You Should Do After Being Downsized by Nimish Thakkar |
| Published: 3/15/2009 Pharmacy Week Vol. XVIII - Issue 11 | |
| Summary: The pressure and confusion stemming from a layoff may not be easy, but this is not the time to empathize or play the blame game. The momentum gained during the first few weeks after a layoff will set the tone for your entire job search campaign, so play this time carefully. | |
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New-Age Recruiting: Using Online Social Networks to Secure Employment by Heather Eagar |
| Published: 3/15/2009 Pharmacy Week Vol. XVIII - Issue 11 | |
| Summary: The world of job recruiting has changed drastically in recent years. Whereas in the past, the route to securing employment was simply getting your resume together and responding to help-wanted ads - or even getting approached by a headhunter - now much of the recruitment process is taken care of on the Internet. | |
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Asking About Money and Income during the Employment Interview Process by Shaun Z. Stevens |
| Published: 3/8/2009 Pharmacy Week Vol. XVIII - Issue 10 | |
| Summary: Timing is everything when it comes to salary negotiation. When you negotiate is as important as how. Raising the issue of salary, benefits or compensation overall too early and prematurely can be a kiss of death in your venture to seek employment, change jobs or careers or upgrade your job position level with a promotion. | |
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Email Tips for The Job Seeker by Nathan Newberger |
| Published: 3/8/2009 Pharmacy Week Vol. XVIII - Issue 10 | |
| Summary: Most people take the power of email for granted. For most people that is okay, but for job searchers, your email form and content is an expression of yourself. Its IMPORTANT that you cover the email basics. | |
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4 Steps to a Perfect Resume by Cliff Flamer |
| Published: 3/1/2009 Pharmacy Week Vol. XVIII - Issue 9 | |
| Summary: Looking for feedback on my work, I sent the exact same resume to 2 trusted recruiters and got the following 2 gut reactions:
•"Great format but the writing could be more salesy." •"Compelling content but the format is bland." The take home message: You can't please everyone. |
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Making Your Career Dreams a Reality by Heather Eagar |
| Published: 3/1/2009 Pharmacy Week Vol. XVIII - Issue 9 | |
| Summary: One of the most challenging dreams to realize for many people is identifying then fulfilling their goal to acquire a great career. Sometimes it can seem that it will take a lifetime to actually get a foot in the door. But if you have an idea of what you would like to do in your professional life, then your next step is to begin making your dream a reality. | |
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Bleed It Out by Robert Wilson |
| Published: 2/22/2009 Pharmacy Week Vol. XVIII - Issue 8 | |
| Summary: Half a century ago marketing consultant, James Vicary, pulled a hoax on the American people as a way to promote his advertising agency. He reported that he flashed the words “Drink Coca-Cola” and “Eat popcorn” on the screen for a millisecond during a movie in a theater, and caused large numbers of people to visit the concession stand. He called the effect Subliminal Advertising. Subliminal means that the effect functions below the threshold of consciousness. Years later, when others failed to duplicate his results, he admitted that he made the whole thing up. Never-the-less, the myth continues. | |
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PB: Developing Your Personal Best - It's Not Just for Athletes You Know! by Anne Walsh |
| Published: 2/22/2009 Pharmacy Week Vol. XVIII - Issue 8 | |
| Summary: The idea of your PB is the idea of meeting and exceeding your own best performance and standards. Athletes tend to judge their own performances by how close to their PB it is. And, it can be a huge source of disappointment to fall below this in a major championship. Your PB can be used as a tool to navigate your own performances and expectations. What is your PB? It’s an acknowledgment that in any given situation, we gave our best possible response based on the knowledge and capabilities we had in that moment. | |
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How to Impress Employers Before They Even See Your Resume by Cliff Flamer |
| Published: 2/15/2009 Pharmacy Week Vol. XVIII - Issue 7 | |
| Summary: Ah. After much hard work, your résumé is beautiful! You've spent countless hours (and perhaps a chunk of change) perfecting both its content and appearance and now you're ready to send it out to fulfill its primary duty--landing you an interview. Or several. And fast. What you may not realize, however, is that the first interview is about to begin--the 10-second interview where the recipient of your resume quickly and perhaps even unconsciously begins evaluating your candidacy based solely on *how* you've applied for the job. | |
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Staying Informed in Your Industry by Heather Eagar |
| Published: 2/15/2009 Pharmacy Week Vol. XVIII - Issue 7 | |
| Summary: There is nothing worse than feeling like you're left out of the loop - especially when it comes to your career. But because there can be so many changes taking place in your field, you can look up one day and realize your entire industry has left you behind. | |
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Questions You Should Ask During the Job Interview by Carole Martin |
| Published: 2/8/2009 Pharmacy Week Vol. XVIII - Issue 6 | |
| Summary: At some point, usually at the conclusion of the interview, you may be asked, "Do you have any questions?" A common answer to this question is, "No, I think you've covered everything very well." This is the wrong answer! You have passed up your opportunity to ask some critical questions that may make a difference as to whether you want to work for this company. | |
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Your Old Ideas Are Your Biggest Liability by Deborah Brown-Volkman |
| Published: 2/8/2009 Pharmacy Week Vol. XVIII - Issue 6 | |
| Summary: Now is a good time to reflect on the past year and recognize your successful and not so successful moments. Many people experienced a frustrating 2008, and they find comfort and understanding in blaming their frustrations on changed external circumstances. | |
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6 Steps To Ensure That You Always Have A Job by Deborah Brown-Volkman |
| Published: 2/1/2009 Pharmacy Week Vol. XVIII - Issue 5 | |
| Summary: Did you ever notice that there are certain people who have great jobs? They are always working on a consistent basis even in shaky industries and uncertain times? And then there are those who are either constantly unhappy in their careers, or go for long periods of time without work. They blame the world and wonder why bad luck always seems to "happen" to them. | |
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What Not To Do When Networking Online by Markell R. Steele |
| Published: 2/1/2009 Pharmacy Week Vol. XVIII - Issue 5 | |
| Summary: As I mentioned in my last email, I’ve been playing around with online networking sites like Facebook and Linkedin. While I’m still learning, I have come to realize the potential of these tools and have entered a whole new world of contacts. I have also experienced a potential downside. | |
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SMART Goal-Setting: Turning Dreams into Realities by Markell R. Steele |
| Published: 1/25/2009 Pharmacy Week Vol. XVIII - Issue 4 | |
| Summary: Actively setting and achieving goals is an important aspect of career advancement. However, setting long- range goals can be a difficult task. Often people have difficulty articulating the steps involved in achieving a desired outcome. Therefore, they get stuck before even getting started. It is helpful to set shorter term goals from the begin or identify milestones to stay motivated. As you begin to make small strides toward accomplishing your goals, you will be more motivated to go for the gold! | |
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The Most Common Question About Resumes by Cliff Flamer |
| Published: 1/25/2009 Pharmacy Week Vol. XVIII - Issue 4 | |
| Summary: As an ex-recruiter, career counselor, and résumé-writer, I’m often asked this question by my clients: “Should my résumé be 1 or 2 pages?”. Their concern is valid, especially since lengthy résumés can make an applicant appear arrogant, unfocused, anxious, old, or overqualified. So how do you know when to stop writing? | |
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