Does anyone know what they will be wearing or bringing to the interview?
Great to know that most of you got an interview. Based on my experience I will like to give a brief detail about my interview.
Based on my past experience, The interview starts off with a speech from the dean and then introduction of the faculties. There will be breakfast and lunch. There will also be a time to ask questions and also tour the school and get to see the facilities.
Prior to the oral interview, there will be a time for a short written essay. now you have to understand that you will not be there to tell the interviewer what you mean in your written essay. I suggest you write your essay as convincing as possible. Your audience is the interviewer who will grade it. They will read the essay before you get to the oral part. Make it real and add life to it. Choose simple words and then add some little emotions to it. Just make it real. don't choose lots of long sentences.
They might ask you to write about a person who has influneced you the most. Or you will be presented with ethical issues.
My advice is that no matter what questions they pose to you, always know that your patient comes first and then others will follow. If you stick with that you will do good. Be honest in all times. It pays to tell the truth at all times. This is strictly my personal experience.
And please for all it takes, take responsibilities for your mistakes and don't hip any blame on anybody. Don't use slangs and also don't condemn any one especially teachers.
Take for instance, they asked me what I love doing best and I said cooking. Now they asked if I was oragnizing a big party and the governor of the state will be in attendance and as I was getting started with the cooking my pager went off meaning that my presence is need so bad at the hospital what do I do.
Well, I know that the governor is an important guest and there are lots of other VIP's that will be in attendance but in this case, a patient's life is at stake so the party could wait because I will leave all that I am doing to go save life. now you could tell that I based my answer on the fact that my patients comes first.
The second question was how do i make my decisions? well, I answered that I first pray for God to direct my thoughts and decisions and then I make a list assigning a high priority to the most important needs.
When you answer the questions, please don't use uhm, or stammer. keep eye contact every one minute and don't look down. Don't be too serious. relax and answer all questions to the best of your ability. One of my friend was aksed if he caught some one cheating what will she do? This tests your ethics of professionalism.
At the end of the interview, they might ask if you have any question for them. Please don't ask any question to impress them. just be your real self.
To prepare for the interview, I read the website and I discovered they had other excellent programs like Optometry. It was awesome to see how long the school has been in existence. There is a low ratio of student to faculty. You have all the best attention ever. The professors here are just the best. Quote me any where I will defend that even while sleeping. I have never seen professors so dedicated as the one we have at pacific. Honeslty speaking, I am a christian and I don't have any reason whatsoever to lie. The truth remains that the professors know thier stuff.
I was asked why I want to be a pharmacist? I ansnwered that I wanted a profession that will give me an opportunity to make a postive impact in people's life and still have time for my family.
As per dressing, please it will be good for all of you to understand that first impression matters. Dress professional and look smart. Be there on time and don't worry about anything.
Let me know if there is any other question you have for me. I understand that some people are yet to get interview, just hang in tight and hope for the best. It is not over until it is all over.
Let me know if this helps out and I will be more than happy to answer any other question you have.
Once more congrats and all the best.
Finally, this is might not be so important to you but just incase if you believe that, I advice you say a word of prayers. The bible said that the horse is ready for the battle but victory belonge to the Lord. God bless you all.
