Hi everyone,

I graduated last year and became licensed in December. I have no prior work experience and am having a hard time finding any jobs. Does anyone have any advice or know of anyone hiring? Thank you!

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Any specific career goals or sectors? (Hospital, amb care, retail, industry, payor). How did you do in your APPEs? Any offers from them or can you leverage a preceptor you impressed to expand your network. Don’t underestimate your classmates - they have local knowledge of openings and know managers/regional leadership that can help get your foot in the door. Ultimately, if you’re looking to get into something specific with limited experience you may need to develop a multi step plan in addition to expanding your network to make yourself be more competitive. Your first role doesn’t need to be the dream job, use it as a springboard for the next one.

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If you’re not married or don’t have any children, I’d suggest moving. It can be hard to leave your comfort zone but change can be good, especially if you want employment. I was in Georgia when I graduated and it was oversaturated. After talking to other pharmacists, I ended up getting licensed in Texas. I got a job, moved to Texas and have lived here for over 6 years now. There are certain states that have experienced huge growth and healthcare professionals are in high demand. Texas, Arizona, New Mexico and Tennessee to name a few. I suggest getting Iicensed in one of these states. It doesn’t have to be a permanent move. You could move for a couple of years to get experience and then move back to Florida.

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As a first year pharmacist without experience I was able to find a second shift. You might have to work non-ideal hours or float around the first year or so to get experience under your belt.

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Where are you located?

Florida

Did you try applying for retail jobs like CVS or Walgreens?

I have but haven't had any luck yet.

Don’t be afraid to move if it’s necessary. I’ve heard of people being hired per diem as a hospital pharmacist and eventually going into full time.
If there were certain preceptors you jived with, talk to them and have them keep an ear out for job opportunities. I got my first job by contacting a preceptor. Now working in a different area of pharmacy. The best way to get a job is by networking.

Reach out to your classmates and see if they know of any positions. Use LinkedIn for job search and to build network. Take on 2 PRN jobs -- they can convert to full-time positions.

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I also suggest joining local pharmacist orgs and reach out to your school’s career center. They always have resources for alumni. Networking is key to getting jobs nowadays. A lot of jobs are not posted online. This is the hidden job market and the main way to tap in is to network at a local organization

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