Written by: Kristen Felthousen (Career CRISPR LLC) – HealthShifts partner
Empowerment in a Changing Job Market
The pharmacy profession has long been a cornerstone of healthcare with pharmacists playing vital roles in patient care, clinical services, medication management and so much more. The past few years have brought significant changes to the profession’s landscape. Store closures, corporate restructuring, evolving patient care models, all contributing to a more volatile employment market. Within this uncertainty lies opportunity—especially for those ready to stand out, grow their careers, and embrace their full potential.
Pharmacists have clinical expertise and a solid grasp of therapeutic knowledge. Many are not equipped with the tools to confidently market themselves in a competitive job market. These skills are not often taught, and people are left to learn these skills on our own. This is where professional career services can make a transformative impact.
Owning Your Career
Daily demands of patient care, medication counseling, and operational efficiency leave little time for self-reflection or career planning. However, investing in your brand and value proposition are key to standing out in a crowded market, whether you are positioning for a promotion, exploring leadership positions, or wanting to secure your role in a changing industry.
Creating a strong personal brand and value proposition is not just about having a catchy tagline—it is about clearly articulating your strengths, experiences, and the unique impact you bring to your patients and team. It is the reputation you build, the narrative you tell, and the value you consistently bring. You need to determine your value proposition before someone else does it for you. Career coaching can help you craft this message, positioning you as a trusted healthcare leader who is prepared for whatever the future holds. Think of this as a shift towards shaping your own career path rather than it being assigned to you.
Resumes, CVs, and LinkedIn: Your Digital First Impression
Your resume, CV, and LinkedIn profile are often the first touchpoints for hiring managers and recruiters. In a profession as competitive as pharmacy, your documents and profile need to be more than just a list of past jobs—they need to capture your value as a healthcare professional.
Career services provide targeted feedback specific to your career goals to help you:
- Showcase and demonstrate impact of your commitment to patient care, medication safety, health outcomes, leadership, etc.
- Highlight transferable skills that are critical in both traditional and non-traditional pharmacy roles and are used in application screening technology
- Identify Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and incorporating to demonstrate performance metrics – contributing to a value proposition
- Optimize your LinkedIn profile to reflect your personal brand to attract the right career opportunities
Strengthening Your Interviewing and Networking Skills
The true purpose of resumes/CVs is to land an interview. Even the most polished resume/CV will not land you a job. You need to confidently convey your value in interviews and build meaningful professional relationships.
Career coaching can prepare you to:
- Navigate tough interview questions specific to the exact positions you want to pursue
- Craft compelling STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) stories that showcase your problem-solving skills and leadership potential – or even better… ISTART
- Build professional networks that extend beyond your current role, creating pathways to future opportunities in areas like clinical management, managed care, consulting, positions in Industry, MSL roles, etc.
- Develop confidence through critique – value-added and actionable feedback for accelerated growth (not criticism which has no value)
Empowerment in Every Job Market
No matter where you are in your career – searching for growth in patient-facing roles, pursuing management, or considering a transition to a new area—you deserve to feel empowered and confident in your professional path. Career services and coaching provide more than just tactical support; they offer a chance to rediscover your strengths, articulate your impact, and prepare for a successful, fulfilling career.
Take the Next Step Toward Your Career Goals
If you are ready to take control of your career, build your professional brand, and open the door to new opportunities, you do not have to do it alone.
HealthShifts offers personalized career services and coaching for pharmacists and technicians, including resume/LinkedIn critiques, personal branding support, and one-on-one coaching sessions tailored to the needs based upon your interests and career goals.
Ready to invest in your future? Schedule a resume/LinkedIn critique or a 1:1 coaching session today at https://healthshifts.ai/career-services/