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If you want to know a bit about what you might be in for, PJ Online has a series of articles about various employers and where you might live that might help you to make up your mind whether to apply for that job.
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Choosing to undertake your preregistration training in hospital does not mean you are confined to the same dispensary and ward rounds. Nausheen Khan describes her experiences as a preregistration trainee at the Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust
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It is April 2005. My first year exams are looming and nerves are setting in. However, these nerves are not just over exams, but what to do after I graduate. What are the options open to me?
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In 2003 Sayed El-Awady, professor of pharmacology at Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt, was awarded funding from the EU to improve educational links between Mediterranean and British schools of pharmacy. A relationship with the University of Bath was established with the remit to implement computer-aided learning at Suez Canal University. Included in the EU grant was the provision to allow UK pharmacy students to visit Ismailia and Egyptian pharmacy students to visit a British school of pha
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Seen or heard the term 'QP' or 'qualified person' and wondered what it meant? Interested in the career opportunities provided by the pharmaceutical industry? Malcolm E. Brown outlines what QPs do and how to become one, and Sadia Khan follows with a more detailed look at the QP registration process
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When you start work you may find yourself wondering what to wear to your particular job. Different work environments require different standards of dress. Lin Nam Wang looks at whether pharmacists should be concerned about how they dress or whether they should just focus on their jobs
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A placement at the University of Monash, Melbourne, has given Priyesh Rawal an insight on pharmacy practice in the land down under
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Can you ever see yourself perhaps wanting to working in Asia? After four years of working as a clinical pharmacist at a teaching hospital in London, Victoria Coleman left the UK to work in Singapore. In this article she describes the Singaporean health system, the requirements for registering as a pharmacist and her experiences of working in the intensive care unit of the National Heart Centre in Singapore
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When you first start practical training you will probably need to ask a lot of questions of those around you until you are familiar with how things run. Pharmacy technicians can be a valuable source of help and information. Helen Knipe provides some insight into the role of a pharmacy technician and discusses how students and trainees can benefit from their help
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Rajni Surnam chose to undertake her preregistration training with Superdrug and found it rewarding. Gemma Cleveland finds out more about Miss Surnam and why she chose Superdrug for her preregistration year and career
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Competition for preregistration trainee positions is currently at its peak. This is due mainly to an increase in the number of pharmacy graduates and a stagnation in the number of posts available for preregistration trainees. So it is paramount to have a competitive edge to single one’s self out from the rest of the crowd.
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Have you thought about living the American dream and experiencing pharmacy practice in the US? Quinn Bott discusses about the US pharmacy system and provides advice on how UK students can get involved in study or work
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With a passion for training preregistration trainees, Aamer Safdar writes about his different hospital careers and how he became a hospital-based education pharmacist
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If you like flexibility in your working hours and enjoy working in different pharmacies or even different cities, you may want to consider becoming a community locum pharmacist. Heena Bhakta provides some tips to ensure your locum experience is enjoyable and fun.
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The good news is that you have been short-listed and invited to attend an interview, and that is certainly cause for celebration. The bad news, however,is that for most people, interviews of any type are nerve wracking experiences. Ruth McGuire discusses key features of the interview process and suggests methods to help you shine at the job interview
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Deciding where to do your preregistration training can be tricky. Halima Katune talks about why she chose Boots for her preregistration training, her experience working there and what it offers to support preregistration trainees
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Employers often use psychometric testing to vet potential employees and help them understand a little more about your personality and ability to fit into the role they are offering – and this type of testing is becoming increasing popular.
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Understandably, many people find discussing salaries uncomfortable and embarrassing during an interview. However, most interviewers expect some bartering and, if it motivates you to put more into the job, it is worthwhile for both the applicant and the employer.
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A Curriculum Vitae is a self-marketing tool and getting an interview can depend on how good your CV is. You will need to consider what to include, how much detail is needed and how to make your CV stand out from all the others.
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Rapport is the connection between two people; the spoken and unspoken words that say ‘we are on the same page’. In an interview situation you can employ numerous techniques to maximize the rapport between yourself and your interviewer.
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The main aim of a covering letter is to encourage recruiters to read your CV. However, it needs to do a lot more than say, 'here is my CV!'. In short, it is the biggest chance you have to sell yourself.
