Working as a pharmacist requires study and practice: the pharmacist is in fact not only the person who dispenses medicines on medical request but very often, and more and more often, is a professional who for some matters takes the place of the doctor, for example when it comes to recommending over-the-counter medicines for common problems. In the pharmaceutical sector, there is enough competition so if you are looking for a new position as a pharmacist follow our tips for writing your CV and also take a look at our example.
The pharmacist is in charge of distributing medicines and, in some cases, can even prepare them if carefully prepared. Pharmacists work mainly in retail pharmacies but also in parapharmacies; Even more, specialized pharmacists can be employed in hospital pharmacies, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries or research institutions. A good pharmacist knows how to work both in contact with the public and behind the scenes and in most cases pharmacists hold both positions. To become a pharmacist – a degree in Pharmacy or in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technologies (CTF) is required; once graduated, the professional must pass the state exam to become a pharmacist which will allow him to register with the Register of Pharmacists of his region and start practicing the profession.
Education
As specified above, to become a pharmacist you must have a single-cycle master’s degree in Pharmacy or a single-cycle master’s degree in Pharmaceutical chemistry and technology. Education is therefore essential and must be included as a primary element of the CV, as it will allow the reader to immediately understand if the candidate has the minimum requirements required to practice the profession.
Education
September 2006 – May 2011 Degree in Pharmacy
Certificates
Immediately after the course of study, it is good to highlight the certificates that have been acquired, including registration with the Order of Pharmacists of their region. This information is also a fundamental element for a recruiter who is looking for a candidate with all the legal requirements.
Certificates
- 2012 Qualification for the pharmaceutical profession
- 2012 Registration in the Register of Pharmacists of the Province of Naples
Professional experience
Once you have entered your education and credentials, it is time to add all the professional experiences gained up to the presentation of the CV. This section must include both real work experiences and the compulsory internship preparatory to obtaining the professional qualification or any other work related to the profession.
Professional experience
February 2017 – Today – Pharmacist at Farmacia La Famiglia Napoli
- Customer advice
- Sale of medicines and pharmaceutical / parapharmaceutical products
- Sourcing of medicines and stock control
- Preparation of drugs in the laboratory
- Management and administration of cashier and shop
October 2014 – December 2016 – Pharmacist at the Pharmacy Naples
- Customer advice
- Sale of medicines and pharmaceutical / parapharmaceutical products
- Medicine procurement and inventory control
- Preparation of drugs in the laboratory
- Management and administration of cashier and shop
September 2012 – September 2014 Fixed-term pharmacist at Pharmacy Giannino Naples
- Advice to customers
- Sale of medicines and pharmaceutical / para-pharmaceutical products
- Medicines procurement and stock control
November 2011 – June 2012 Post-graduate internship at Pharmacy Dottori Uniti Naples
- Customer advice
- Sale of medicines and pharmaceutical / parapharmaceutical products
Capacity
A good pharmacist has skills that help him carry out his profession on a daily basis and that allow him to become a point of reference in the community where he practices.
Capacity
- Propensity for dialogue and listening skills
- Customer orientation
- Empathy and discretion
- Precision, attention and concentration
Layout a CV as a pharmacist
Due to the extreme importance of this profession and its recognizability, the pharmacist’s CV must be laid out in a sober way, without excesses and without giving in to particular colors or fonts. For public positions, for example in municipal pharmacies, the Europass CV is usually required as it often takes place by competition. In all other cases you can use a standard CV template like the one made available by CVwizard and fill it in following the various steps. The standard length of a pharmacist’s CV is 2 pages, which can become longer only in cases where it is necessary to explicitly participate in specific training courses or add information relevant to the profession that cannot be omitted.
