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Pharmacy students seeking a position in the pharmacy job market need to stand out in the crowd to land the opportunity they desire. Here are some key skill sets that are required to navigate the turbulent job market today.

Employers and pharmacy school students sometimes have differing perceptions of what it takes to successfully obtain a job in community pharmacy.

Pharmacy jobs at grocery chains offer pharmacists regular contact with their patients, a positive work environment, and a total health care approach to their pharmacy practice.

Students who choose a career at a regional chain, such as Kerr Drug of North Carolina, will experience an active role in patient interaction.

Mass merchant pharmacies-a growing sector of the retail market-allow pharmacists to focus on disease state management and medication adherence.

National retail chains have brought innovation to the practice of pharmacy-pioneering new technology that allows pharmacists to spend more time counseling patients.

Joining an independent pharmacy or becoming an owner yourself is a challenging yet rewarding experience.

Working as a health systems pharmacist is a well-rounded career and offers job fulfillment, satisfaction, and great earning potential.

A career in the US Public Health Service Commissioned Corps offers new pharmacists excellent benefits and the chance to help improve the overall health of the United States.

Whether you're a technophobe or a digital native, these simple devices promise to enhance your personal and professional lives without overcomplications.

As competition increases in the pharmacy job market, graduating pharmacy students should look for a job early and take advantage of career and networking resources.

Smartphones offer new pharmacists the opportunity to change the way information is stored, shared, and accessed at the point of care. There is s no shortage of cleverly designed apps created with pharmacists in mind, but they can be a challenge to find. To help, Pharmacy Careers created App Wrap, the best and most relevant apps for pharmacy students, interns, and practitioners.