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While we all know that a CV is a necessary part of the job search process, it should not be the only document you use to ensure your application progresses to an interview. We have all been taught the importance of making a good first impression and I believe a strategically targeted cover letter is the most important weapon you can use. A cover...

On the evening of Saturday 14th July, Raven’s Recruitment Director, Alan Sutton attended the National Australian Pharmacy Students’ Association (NAPSA) annual dinner in Melbourne. Mr Sutton was amongst principal sponsor the Pharmacy Guild of Australia (PGA), major sponsors the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) as well as representatives ...

Generosity - sounds simple enough doesn’t it? The natural go-to when you hear the word generosity is money - just give your people more money and you get to keep them. If only it was so simple. Whilst people are looking to be remunerated well for their days work, there are many ways to be generous with your employees that will help them feel val...

Pharmacy Daily - Weekly Comment Congratulations, you have bub into a perfect routine and you are ready to return to the workforce. Firstly, not too much has changed while you have been away so be confident, it may be your first interview for a long time - below are some tips to help you leave a lasting impression and gain an offer of employment:...

Pharmacy Daily - Weekly Comment As a locum you are working across so many different pharmacies, so we have put together a few tips on ensuring you can be the best possible locum: Making a good first impression is very important. If the pharmacy has a dress code, make sure to follow it. Even though your locum role is a casual commitment, make sur...

1. Where/when did you graduate? 2007 University of Sydney 2. What has been your career journey so far? It’s been great. Intern year at a compounding pharmacy in Sydney CBD. Wanted a leadership role at a time of "pharmacist oversupply" - which is really a maldistribution so went rural. Pharmacist in Charge of a pharmacy in Orange NSW which grew s...

The Department of Health has announced a CSO review that will look at exclusive supply arrangements, among other things The review into the Community Service Obligation (CSO) for pharmaceutical wholesalers, which was introduced with the 4CPA in July 2006, will look into whether the CSO Funding Pool obligations continue to be appropriate. Accordi...

The pharmacy award minimum pay rate has seen a 3.5% increase as per a national wage case decision handed down by the Fair Work Commission. Effective from 1st July, the national minimum wage is $18.93 per hour, equating to a weekly figure of $719.20. In addition, rates under the Pharmacy Award have been increased due to the ruling, with the weekl...

NSW pharmacy leaders have slammed their state’s chief pharmacist over reports no strategy has yet been implemented for real-time prescription monitoring In a statement provided to AJP, NSW PSA President Peter Carroll and NSW Pharmacy Guild President David Heffernan have called on the state’s Health Minister Brad Hazzard and Chief Pharmacist Judi...

1. Where/when did you graduate? University of Sydney, 2011 2. What has been your career journey so far? In June 2011 I relocated from Sydney to Dubbo in country NSW after accepting an intern position in a busy community. I went to Dubbo with the intention of staying for one year, but ended up staying for five, working my way from intern pharmaci...