1. Pharmacy – Career Checklist
Year 1
Year 1 cont.
Fall
Register for Symplicity (
Attend Student Organizations Fair to identify student organizations to join
Join Leadership Live to build your leadership skills
Compare value offered by the various student-level groups of professional associations
Consider attendance at an annual meeting of your preferred association.
Attend career center workshops/webinars on Resume Writing and How to Work a Career Fair
Attend the Fall Career Fair to learn about internship opportunities
Create/update your resume/CV – use Jefferson.edu/resumes
Schedule a resume review to prepare for Pharmacy Internship Interview Day in February
Research type of internship (retail, hospital) you want to pursue and related skill development
Spring
Create/update your LinkedIn profile
Participate in professional associations and elections to expand your network
Prepare for internship opportunities through workshops or webinars on networking or social media
Attend Pharmacy Internship Interview Day
Apply for internship opportunities
Spring, cont.
Attend the Spring Career Fair to network and reconnect with employers
Engage local or state chapters of your selected associations by attending chapter meetings
Explore extra projects and scholarly opportunities in your internship
Year 2
Fall
Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPEs)
Network with supervisors and staff on your IPPEs
Update your CV – use Jefferson.edu/resumes
Attend the Fall Career Fair to maintain and expand network
Continue engagement with chosen professional organizations 
Spring
Attend the Spring Career Fair to maintain network and share progress
Continue engagement with chosen professional organizations
Schedule informational interviews to learn about industries, settings, and organizations
Engage local or state chapters of your selected associations by attending chapter meetings
Share your major and class year in the chat box
For more information, contact: Career Development Center, 1120 Edison,
jefferson.edu/career_services
jefferson-csm.symplicity.com

2. Pharmacy – Career Checklist, cont.
Year 3
Year 4
Fall
Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPEs)
Attend the Fall Career Fair to maintain network and share progress
Network with supervisors and staff on your IPPEs
Continue engagement with chosen professional organizations
Spring
Attend the Spring Career Fair to learn about residency options and timelines
Attend or watch career center workshops/webinars on interviewing and negotiating
Update your resume – use Jefferson.edu/resumes
Participate in Job Search Bootcamp
Outline a job search plan for final year
Engage local or state chapters of your selected associations by attending chapter meetings
Summer
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs)
Determine target state for practice after graduation
Fall
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs)
If needed, request references from IPPEs/APPEs faculty and supervisors
Complete a mock interview to prepare for interviews
Sign-up for and attend Pharmacy Interview Day
Tailor your resume and cover letter to individual organizations and settings
Attend the Fall Career Fair to learn about hiring processes and expectation at employers of choice
Continue engagement with chosen professional organizations 
Spring
Engage local or state chapters of your selected associations by attending chapter meetings
Attend the Spring Career Fair to start your job search
Attend or watch career center workshops/webinars on interviewing and negotiating
Register for boards in your target state(s) – check with your Dean’s office for details
Apply for positions and residencies (approx. 3 months before you can begin work) – utilize Symplicity!
Share your major and class year in the chat box
For more information, contact: Career Development Center, 1120 Edison,
jefferson.edu/career_services
jefferson-csm.symplicity.com