Purdue College of Pharmacy

Career Development

For Career Development input, please contact Stephanie Arnett, Director of Student Development and Engagement. 
RESOURCES

 

    • Purdue University Career Success Handbook
      • Pg 15 – 36 – Step-by-step guides on how to create the perfect CV, resume, and cover letters.
      • Pg 38 and 39 – Details about the art of networking and how to get the most out of LinkedIn.
      • Pg 49 – 52 – Guides to talking job specific such as salary and non-salary topics.
    • American Pharmacists Association (APhA)
      • Advice on how to professionally network including creating online connections, drafting your elevator pitch, talking to recruiters, and expanding your personal network.
      • Specifics on how to create your personal brand and best represent yourself in a professional setting including building your LinkedIn, using social media to your advantage, and resources to connect with career coaches.
      • APhA annual meetings and midyear information, as well as other conferences and networking opportunities.
      • Various presentations to help an effective CV or resume and resources for resume review.
      • Advice on how to master interviewing including how to avoid mistakes, how to talk about hiring salary, and tips on answering awkward interview questions.
    • Ascend Indiana Resources
      • Ascend Indiana offers resources for people looking for employment, with many helpful guides to networking and improving your personal brand
    • ISPE Career Fair Advice
      • Advice for people attending a career fair, brought to you by the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering
      JOBS/INTERNSHIPS/CO-OPS

      PhD

      • American Pharmacist Association (APhA)
        • The APhA website provides informational resources for those pursuing Pharmacy Fellowships, Pharmacy Residencies, and Graduate Programs in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
        • Purdue Pharmacy Graduate Programs
          • Purdue University’s College of Pharmacy offers PhD programs in three areas: Industrial and Molecular Pharmaceutics, Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, and Pharmacy Practice

      Masters

      • American Pharmacist Association (APhA)
        • The APhA website provides informational resources for those pursuing Pharmacy Fellowships, Pharmacy Residencies, and Graduate Programs in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
        • Pharmacy Practice MS
          • Purdue College of Pharmacy’s Pharmacy Practice department offers a masters program, and more information can be found on this page

      Residencies

      • American Pharmacist Association (APhA)
        • The APhA website provides informational resources for those pursuing Pharmacy Fellowships, Pharmacy Residencies, and Graduate Programs in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
      • Accredited Residency Directory
        • The ASHP website provides information on Pharmacy Residency Training Programs such as PGY1 Community Based/Managed Care/Pharmacy, PGY1&PGY2 combined, etc.

      Fellowship

      • American Pharmacist Association (APhA)
        • The APhA website provides informational resources for those pursuing Pharmacy Fellowships, Pharmacy Residencies, and Graduate Programs in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
      • IPhO Fellowship Catalog
        • IPhO offers a catalog of fellowship opportunities, with added benefits to those who log in with a free IPhO account
      POST-GRADUATE TRAINING

      PhD

      • American Pharmacist Association (APhA)
        • The APhA website provides informational resources for those pursuing Pharmacy Fellowships, Pharmacy Residencies, and Graduate Programs in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
      • Purdue Pharmacy Graduate Programs
        • Purdue University’s College of Pharmacy offers PhD programs in three areas: Industrial and Molecular Pharmaceutics, Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, and Pharmacy Practice

      Masters

      • American Pharmacist Association (APhA)
        • The APhA website provides informational resources for those pursuing Pharmacy Fellowships, Pharmacy Residencies, and Graduate Programs in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
      • Pharmacy Practice MS
        • Purdue College of Pharmacy’s Pharmacy Practice department offers a masters program, and more information can be found on this page

      Residencies

      • American Pharmacist Association (APhA)
        • The APhA website provides informational resources for those pursuing Pharmacy Fellowships, Pharmacy Residencies, and Graduate Programs in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
      • Accredited Residency Directory
        • The ASHP website provides information on Pharmacy Residency Training Programs such as PGY1 Community Based/Managed Care/Pharmacy, PGY1&PGY2 combined, etc.

      Fellowship

      • American Pharmacist Association (APhA)
        • The APhA website provides informational resources for those pursuing Pharmacy Fellowships, Pharmacy Residencies, and Graduate Programs in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
      • IPhO Fellowship Catalog
        • IPhO offers a catalog of fellowship opportunities, with added benefits to those who log in with a free IPhO account
      CAREER PATHWAYS

      Occupational Descriptions

      • Podcasts
      • Videos

      Purdue myStrengths

      • A link to the Purdue informational page on the CliftonStrengths for Students website and how that information can help you choose and build a career pathway

      Professional Development

      • ASHP Section and Forums
        • Information regarding different areas of pharmacy practice and education on the ASHP website including resource centers, continuing education opportunities, and ASHP involvement. Does not seem particularly geared towards students but more for practicing pharmacists. Does have a section for potential pharmacy students.
          • ASHP Pharmacy Student Section and Forum
            • Pharmacy student specific information and resources for current and potential students.
          • BSPS
              • Biospace Careers
                • Information about the types of careers and advantages that an individual may encounter at Biospace
              • ISPE
                • Information about careers relating to pharmaceutical engineering and industry
              • Ultimate Guide to Pharmacy Career Opportunities
                • The Ultimate Guide to Pharmacy Career Opportunities offers a detailed list of possible career opportunities open to pharmacy students after graduation, with descriptions and highlights of each career