Q & A in an Interview at Ralphs (CA)

[orchid69]

I've got an interview next week for a Intern Pharmacist position at Ralphs pharmacy in LA, CA.
I would appreciate anyone who can share what kind of quetions should I expect ? How should I prepare to the intreview ? THANK YOU !!

[Subha]

My interview was about brand and generic names ,and their usage.General questions about pharmacy field why i was intrested in it.

[orchid69]

Thank you Subha for your reply.
Did you study for the interview ?
How did you know the brand names if you've never worked in the USA before ?
Do you need to know also patients instructions like when to take, with/without food, adverse reactions, etc... ?
THANK YOU in advacnce !

[jopaul23]

Hai Orchid,
I have been interviewed by 3 major companies like Walgreens,Riteaid and Supervalu(Albertson) and i am outside U.S.Nobody asked me questions about brand and generic names(may be since I’m outside U.S.).Most general questions asked were 1) Why you want to come to US as a pharmacy intern
2)Why did you select this place(if you have given a choice of place) 3)your work experience as a pharmacist in your country so and so.
So i believe they will mainly ask questions like this and also they will check whether you have commitment to work in that particular company for a period of time(especially rite aid and Walgreens)
So be confident and positive and you will be successfull.Best of luck

[yannl]

jopaul,

So who will be sponsoring your visa from the 3 companies who interviewed you? Thanks!

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[orchid69]

I hope you are right JOPAUL23, but since I do live in the States I'm not sure they'll see me as a foreign pharmacist and might expect me to have the same knowledge as an American pharmacy graduate.
Thanks for your advice and I'll hope for the best.

If anyone else can share their interview experience that would be greatly appreciated !