Navigating the "real world" after pharmacy school is smoother if you're equipped with the right advice and resources. In this wise and readable book, Jennifer Askew draws on her experience as a student, resident, hospital and community pharmacist, preceptor, supervisor, and volunteer to guide new pharmacists through actions, behaviors, and decisions that lead to a successful career. Askew shares her own lessons and the perspectives of other pharmacists while covering key topics in the transition from student to pharmacist: gaining board licensure, choosing a career path, preparing résumés, managing interviews, handling job offers, fitting into the workplace, and achieving personal and professional success. Key Features: * 10 practical chapters guide you through attaining board licensure; narrowing down career options; preparing high-quality résumés, CVs, and portfolios; acing the job interview; thriving in the workplace; and achieving success. * Numerous suggested readings and resources direct you to in-depth information on every topic. * "Day in the life" scenarios provide a taste of different pharmacy careers. * Sample documents, tables, and figures help make concepts concrete.