Happy New Year to all PharmaHackers! Welcome to the last our episode of the Season 1. It has been an amazing season showcasing all the careers opportunities and creative corners that we as pharmacists can occupy. As the we close the curtains on this season we want to leave you with this question...."Is the  current state of pharmacy (CSOP) making you BITTER or is it making you BETTER?" Topics covered: Recap on the season 1 and our mission & visionOur successes and failures along this...

Kate and ourselves would like to pay our respects and acknowledge the Aboriginal community as the traditional and original owners and continuing custodians of this land.    After securing a hospital internship & working as a hospital pharmacist for a few years post-registration,  Kate quickly released that hospital pharmacy was not for her.  It is at this point that she began her PharmaHack journey to a more meaningful fulfilling career as a GP pharmacist. Kate Fulford is an...

Thanks to all the listeners who have been messaging and send us requests. Today’s PharmHack spill is a response we gave to a student who asked us for some advise on how to prepare for a group interview. Topics: - The purpose of a group interview - What to expect in a group interview - 3 group interview formats - 3 communication Hack to stand out in a group interview - 4 things not to do in a group interview PharmaHack Alert! Cure exam stress and anxiety NOW! Following the link , download...

With so many more options to take your degree any way you wish, which path will you take? Traditionally the question has always been “hospital or community?” However, the future of pharmacy is here and the opportunities as a pharmacist are only growing. Pharmacists are now able to be vaccinate, work alongside GPs in general practice, or even specialise in areas such as cardiology or radiopharmacy, and todays special guest has done just that.  Join us! Topics covered:  What is a...

Are you a pharmacy student or pharmacy intern? Maybe you're about to sit your pharmacy board exam? Regular studying and staying on top of your workload and assignments is vital.  But imagine studying and preparing so much for your exam, only to walk into the exams full of stress, anxiety and low on energy or worse full of mental clutter?  What do you think will happen .....?  How can you avoid this....? Join us TODAY! Exam Success Resources : PharmaHack Alert!: Cure exam stress and...

Sitting the pharmacy board exams in October 2021 or starting your pharmacy internship? Join us! Effective from the 1st January 2021, the Pharmacy Board of Australia have made changes to the pharmacist general registration. With that said, in this weeks episode, we catch up for a second part episode with an expert PharmaHacker when it comes to passing the Australian pharmacy board exams, Bon Oh. Topics covered: Memorise Medicine and resources to help with the board examHow to tackle the...

What to do when you have too many jobs or career choices? Maybe: You currently find yourself with too many jobsYou need to apply for roles & you have too many to choose fromYou’ve been offered more than one,  which do you pick?Dispense a Healthy Mind and Dominate Your Pharmacy Exams. Sign up to our waiting list here: https://pharmahack.org/dispensequiz-app/ DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE!  Follow us on: Instagram: @Pharmahack_career Facebook: PharmaHack: CareerTwitter: @HackPharma LinkedIn:...

“If you want to be a creative person, then you’re gonna have to be creative in how you put your career together. There isn’t a path. Part of creativity is making your path”- Alec Soth In this week’s episode we step out of the dispensary & head to the kitchen! That's right, the kitchen! Today's special guest is a top 10 contestant in MasterChef Australia 2021, a pharmacist & Senior medical Affairs Associate! So join in! Depinder shares her unique experience as a pharmacist on...

“If you are not willing to risk the unusual, you will have to settle for the ordinary” – Jim Rhon At times we may want to make advancements in our career & or skills, which means taking risks. Some will be small and some will be bigger than others. So, ask yourself: 1. Why would you want to take a career risk? 2. When to take risks in your career? 3. How to take career risk? Head to your favourite directory & find out now! DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE!  Follow us on: Instagram:...

What if we told you one of the most valuable soft skills you can build doesn’t have anything to do with communication? In fact, most people don’t even think of it as a skill at all. But that’s where “most people” would be wrong. The good news is….By practicing this and becoming better at it, it can allow you to stop settling and leading a more meaningful and fulfilling career. What is it? Join us now! In this episode Sofia, a pharmacist with a diverse range of experience shares her PharmaHack...

Sea, sun and surf- Australia seems like the ultimate place to live and work. Pharmacy is a flourishing profession & a lucrative pathway to migrate to Australia successfully. Most pharmacists in Australia practice within the community itself as retailers or work in hospitals  There are many reasons for overseas pharmacists to consider relocating to Australia: it is an English-speaking country, with beachside cities and pleasant weather, as well as an outdoorsy lifestyle. However, moving...

Have you guys heard about the six word story? Essentially what this six word story would be, is a story, about your career, in only six words. What would your six word story be as it relates to your career? What words would you choose? What would be your six word story as it relates to your life in general? Do you have an alignment between two? Should they be? If so, do you need to make any changes? Check out this week's SHORT PHARMAHACK SPILL mini episode NOW & learn more about your 6...

If you are a pharmacy graduate after a hospital internship?  Don’t forget the bush. Today’s episode we speak with Anisha, a hospital pharmacist and who recently completed her intern year in a rural Hospital. Anisha shares her story, including a unique Career Hack opportunity, which allowed her to travel internationally to the Philippines and the USA. Finally, Anisha shares insight into her strategic approach that allowed her to land a hospital internship, as well as recollecting her...

The completion of a pharmacy degree is no small feat. A graduate pharmacist’s internship can be an extremely enriching experience and an important professional milestone. With the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 was a challenging year for everyone, especially for interns. In today’s episode we catch up with Amira, community pharmacist & Regulatory Affairs associate in the Pharmaceutical industry. Just over a year ago we did an episode with Amira- where she had recently graduated...

Is your career part of your weekly/ monthly or annual goals? Have you scripted out a plan of where & how you want your career to go?  If you're still in the early stages of your PharmaHack journey, have you thought of a short- and long-term plan to reach your dream career?Maybe you’ve been working for a few years now, and you’re not fulfilled in your current Job or career? Have you thought of a career hack plan to get you to a more meaningful and fulfilling career?You should!! Today's...

The road to recovery shouldn’t be taken alone. Every aspect of injury management is an important one. Until now, the pharmaceutical component of injury management had been largely overlooked. Injured persons and treatment providers have relied on one another to prevent, identify and address medication associated risks without the necessary knowledge or guidance. This is where we as pharmacist can bridge the gap. To ensure that all injured persons and treatment providers are armed with...

As pharmacists, we are in the business of taking care of patients. Patient care is at the essence of what we do as pharmacists. The word “clinical” means, of or relating to the observation and treatment of actual patients. However, there’s are  new and...

In addition to our regular episodes today we are excited to bring to you the first of our new  PharmaHack Spill Mini Episodes, where we spill it how it is, get right to the point and give you a quick dose of career hacks to keep you on track to a...

Pharmacist roles have increased in responsibility and complexity. In addition to dispensing medicines, pharmacists provide vaccination services and health checks, yet their wages and conditions do not reflect this. New data confirms that pharmacy...

As a pharmacy student or intern completing your training in community, the daunting task of finding a hospital pharmacy job will inevitably come to the forefront of your to-do list. So, where do you start?With fewer jobs in hospital pharmacy and an...

So you buy a pharmacy what now?  How are you going to reach your goals?  In order to successfully drive your pharmacy or healthcare business in the direction of profits, you need a well-laid out and thorough plan. Having a clear vision and defined set...

Buying a pharmacy can be an intimidating task!  The process can be both time consuming and complex but at the end of the day there are several key things to consider when doing so. In this week’s episode we focus on the FINANCIAL SIDE of pharmacy...

The biggest decision in any ambitious pharmacist’s career will be the purchase of their first pharmacy. Not only is it the biggest investment decision you will make, even bigger than the family home, but it’s also associated with the biggest debt and...

So you’re a pharmacist, and you’ve been working as a manager for some time, what now? Or maybe you’ve just registered and the opportunity for management is looming on the horizon?This week’s episode kicks off the PharmaHack Business Ownership Series! We...