When would be a good time to start a job search?

[h2odroplet]

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I ama 4th year on rotation right now and I was wondering when would be a good time to start looking for a job. I am not looking to do a residency, I just don't think it's for me. I am working in a chain retail pharmacy right now but I wouldn't really care to stay with them. I'm thinking it is way too early to look right now.

 

[WVUPharm2007]

Now. Yesterday. Perpetually.

In this job market, you need to network, network, network.

 

[Farmercyst]

I ama 4th year on rotation right now and I was wondering when would be a good time to start looking for a job. I am not looking to do a residency, I just don't think it's for me. I am working in a chain retail pharmacy right now but I wouldn't really care to stay with them. I'm thinking it is way too early to look right now.

Think again.

I applied to 6 residencies pre match 6 residencies post-match and 2 chains and IHS once residencies pretty much ruled me out. Look now, and be glad you've gotten a head start on everyone else.

 

[deleted205891]

Apparently one of my classmates has already had an interview at a chain where she doesn't currently intern, so now is good advice, especially for retail. I don't think hospitals are looking to interview yet though.

 

[PharmaTope]

probably 3 years ago....


but hospitals take a long time to hire. they site on positions for a while. by the time you interview, get hired, physical, orientation, etc it can be a couple of months


id start looking ASAP to be honest.

 

[Rxboy3]

now now now!... it's tough out there.. the earlier you start working, the better

 

[Kansas Pharmer]

Now. Yesterday. Perpetually.

In this job market, you need to network, network, network.

👍 to WVUPharm - Doesnt matter what you want to specialize in, or even go outside of pharmacy. But networking is absolutely essential.