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At Raven’s we understand that stepping into the world of locum pharmacy can be daunting and there are many unanswered questions that can prevent you from taking the plunge. Nivi and I have been making notes of the most frequently asked questions surrounding locum work so that we could collate a guide of answers and help prepare you to get starte...

Male pharmacy graduates earn an average $10,000 more than their female counterparts after three years on the job, a new report has shown. Although female graduates start their careers earning ever-so-slightly more than men ($200 a year more), after three years male pharmacists earn an average 12% more, according to the recently released 2018 Gra...

"In early 2018, Australia was hit by a shortage of EpiPens, which provide lifesaving adrenalin for people who have had an acute allergic response. In this and a number of other cases, shortages were not reported in advance to the TGA and as a result, patients and doctors were not alerted in time for them to make alternative arrangements." A new ...

25th September, 2018 is the... World Pharmacists Day Idealised by the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) with the council of this organization voting to establish the event in the late 2000s, during a conference in Istanbul, Turkey. In 2018, the World Pharmacists Day will focus on the extensive expertise that Pharmacists have and dail...

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...