New grad with MBA obtaining a retail PIC position?

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[Namishin]

I know two pharmacists that became PICs in less than a year at Target, you just have to show you really want it. Also, I believe they're called Executive Team Leaders over there 😀

Extra info - from what I understand, promotions occur rapidly depending on personal drive. Over at Target, you don't simply become PIC at a store because of seniority but you compete for it.

 

[illusions]

I agree. I think the best thing you could do is let the district manager or whoever aware that you are interested in moving up to PIC and moving up within the company. After that, just work hard and show that you want it. Im sure it will be a quick turn around.

 

[joetrisman]

I know two pharmacists that became PICs in less than a year at Target, you just have to show you really want it. Also, I believe they're called Executive Team Leaders over there 😀

Extra info - from what I understand, promotions occur rapidly depending on personal drive. Over at Target, you don't simply become PIC at a store because of seniority but you compete for it.

+1

We had Target come out and give us the Target pitch at my school (which was funny as one of the guys that I talked to from there admitted that they aren't even hiring). Every person there was extremely young and secured a upper management position in no time out of school.

 

[npage148]

You don't need a MBA, just the gullibility and naiveity to accept a PIC position.

 

[genesis09]

We just had some turnover in RXM positions. We noticed almost all of the new RXMs were new grads. We thought the reason why they were new grads was because they did not know any better. Any one who has worked for a while, realizes that the extra work and stress is not worth it.

 

[Old]

We just had some turnover in RXM positions. We noticed almost all of the new RXMs were new grads. We thought the reason why they were new grads was because they did not know any better. Any one who has worked for a while, realizes that the extra work and stress is not worth it.

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[ethyl]

I wouldn't wish a retail pharmacy manager position on anyone. 👎 But I've seen new grads become PIC within their first 6 months of working.

 

[BuffaloPills]

Thanks guys...

So which would be better.....

1. Notify my DM about the transfer request now?

or

2. Complete the 6-week business school and maybe start working and then request the transfer?

I don't know which would be more beneficial or detrimental for the company if I tell them ahead of time or start working first while knowing I want to transfer as soon as possible.

Any thoughts?

 

[Jenloga]

I think I'll have to get into retail pharmacy management whether I like it or not to accomplish some of my goals... I'd like to be a program manager for some clinical initiatives, but that sort of thing with WAG requires several years pharmacy management experience. The means to an end...

 

[bacillus1]

2 of the pharmacists at my store started within shortly after graduation. I think 1 actually started right when she got her license, but then decided she didn't want to be PIC anymore after a few months.

 

[ucrx]

Keep in mind some states (CT) don't allow new graduates to be managers for a certain amount of time.

 

[riskhk]

I would hesitate taking a manager position so quickly. I would be a staff for a minimum of a year before taking the rxm position.

 

[Texas PharmDoc]

I just recently accepted a full time float position with a Target to begin in June. I will be graduating with the joint PharmD/MBA and have worked retail for 5 years. In past years I have had friends accept pharmacy manager positions right out of school with Walgreens, is anybody aware if Target does the same?

Also, from a professional courtesy standpoint, when would an appropriate time be to inquire about possibly applying for the PIC position...right away, 6 months, a year? I feel that I could do the job, very well in fact but I am not naive to the fact I have a lot to learn about the company and the system/workflow of Target.

I am grateful to even have a job. I ultimately want to move up within the company anyway, but the sole motivation for the transfer is location. The job I accepted is an hour or 2 drive everyday to float. The PIC position is in another state but I could live with my brother with no commute.

How difficult is it to transfer to a different location with Target and how long does it take?

Any thoughts or advice is much appreciated.

What pharmacy school did you graduate from?

 

[WhYMee]

You can absolutely get a PIC position very soon. If you tell the upper managment that your interested, they will eat it up like candy.

Believe it or not, it is a very undesirable position. I've done it all...staff, float, PIC. Being a PIC is one of the worst decision from a pro/con, cost/benefit point of view. For the amount of crap you have to deal with, there is very little gain whether it be monetary or otherwise. Alot of the corporate targets are very difficult to meet. Most Rphs who have been round for awhile know better. Alot of newbies are just gullible. Nowadays I see all the new grads gobblin up these positions, only to complain about it later.

The only clear cut advantage is if you want to move up the ranks of a company, then it is a step in the right direction. But you gotta fully understand what those upper management positions are and whether it's something you would be interested in.

Good luck in what ever you decide to do