Pacific Outreach for Youth Services and Education

About Us

Our goal is to promote youth interest in higher education using pharmacy students as role models and mentors.In the past, POYSE has held higher education workshops at local middle schools and high schools. We have also held interactive health fairs with elementary schools, and a mentor ship Day filled with more workshops and one on one mentoring with pharmacy students.As pharmacy students, we are blessed to be in the position we are in and we hope to provide resources to help younger students on their own paths to higher education. Former United States President John F Kennedy said it best when he declared, “Children are the world’s most valuable resource and its best hope for the future.” We are thankful to help even one child and direct them to a positive future.

Interviewing

General Tips

• don’t be afraid to take time to think of your answer before speaking
• writing out your answers (doesn’t have to be full exact paragraphs to memorize) and practicing out loud makes a difference
• eating/drinking forces your body to relax, so try drinking cold water if you’re nervous
• keeping your palms face up and doing power poses before your interview can help you relax and sound more confident during the interview
• Be specific and include examples in your answers. Look up examples of the STAR method, which is a generally way to format your answersS - situation
T- task
A - action
R - result• know some current issues and events about the field you’re going intoEx: In the pharmacy field, learn about:
• PBMs
• Universal healthcare
• Pharmacists aren’t federally recognized as healthcare providers
•  Expanding the scope of pharmacy to increase health care accessibility
•  Pharmacists’ contributions to healthcare disparities and the importance of being cultural competence
•  Incorporation of technology in pharmacy• know some specific things about the company, school, or program that you are applying toEx:
• How’s the school’s alumni network?
•  How does cost and location play a part in why your decision to apply?
•  Why do you like the length of the program?
•  What is their core values and why does it resonate with you?

Examples of typical interview questions

• Tell me about yourself.
• How did you hear about us?
• Why are you applying for this position?
• What is a current issue in this field that you believe is the most important to address?
• What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned?
• What is the biggest project you’ve worked on?
• How do you measure success?
• What are you passionate about?
• What are traits you believe are important to have for someone with this job/for this type of student?
• Can you describe a time where you achieved more than what was required?
• This position is very involved and busy, how will you manage your time?
• How do you manage stress
• What would you do if you couldn’t figure out how to finish your task for a group project?
• How do people describe you?
• What is your greatest achievement?
• Describe a time you had a conflict with a coworker or team member and how did you resolve it?
• Describe a time you had a conflict with a supervisor and how did you resolve it?
• Describe a time you had to overcome a high-pressure situation?
• What are three words to describe you?
• What is the biggest challenge you’ve faced and how did you overcome it?
• What are your strengths and weaknesses?
• What would you do if you noticed someone in your team was slacking?
• How would you handle an angry and difficult guest/customer.
• Describe a time where you weren't able to meet your goal. What did you do?
• Who is your role model?

Examples of random “fun” interview questions

These types of questions are to break the ice and see how you think on the spot. With that in mind, it’s hard to predict these.• What was the most recent movie or book you’ve seen or read and how did you feel about it?
• What part of a bicycle would you be and why?
• what do you like to do in your free time
• If you could have one superpower what would it be?
• If you were an animal what animal would you be?
• Which fictional character do you most relate to?
• What is your favorite ice cream flavor and why?

Examples for “Do you have any questions for us?”

People find this to be the most difficult part of the interview. You can how your interest and that you've done your research by asking something specific about the program or position that you can't find online or on their brochures. You can also ask about opportunities to have increased responsibilities and future leadership positions. Other questions to ask can be about advice and the interviewer's own experiences in the company/program/school.• What are resources you recommend that I can use to prepare for the position?
• Do you have any advice for an incoming student/new employee like myself?
• What are you looking for in applicants?
• What is your favorite aspect about this company/program/school?
• How would you describe the social dynamic/environment of this company/program/school?
• Can you tell me about the alumni network at this school?
• What have you noticed new students/employees struggle to adjust to the most?
• How did this position become available?