Comments on: Networking 101 for Pharmacy Technicians

By: Jane

Jane — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:24:21 +0000

I like the idea of this. Being able to talk with others in the same line of work. Sometimes, the only ones that will understand, are people in the same predicament as you are. Thanks, Mike
I work in an independent pharmacy. Tine ,little hole in the wall that can sometimes crank out 400+ a day. Coming from a corporation, I was impressed with this little pharmacy. nice to be rid of the corporate hang-ups.

By: Izxdad

Izxdad — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 03:56:59 +0000

As a former construction worker, networking sites are the new rage in a lot of careers. Many friends you make on certain jobs can direct you to where the work is at. Now as a PT trainee, my instructor has shown by example the values of networking. He’s got a lot of contacts we’ll be visiting on field trips, then applying for jobs at later.

By: fred

fred — Wed, 27 May 2009 13:23:45 +0000

@Kelly O i also live and work in a rural area. had to drive over an hour to the nearest PTCB testing site when i took the exam, in fact.

It’s very useful in that case. Say in another year you find yourself in a more populated area/city… contacts and friends you build through these sites are an instant connection to job leads. I think even in today’s economy, an employer can’t pass up the hire of a good experienced tech. especially one who’s reputation follows them with the proven knowledge we have the possibility to share here.

(my two cents)

By: Kelly O

Kelly O — Wed, 27 May 2009 00:27:01 +0000

Thanks for the ides, Mike! I’m working as a pharmacy clerk, studying for the technician exam and trying to get as informed and involved as I can. I like these ides simply because they also work for those of us currently in more rural areas.

By: fred

fred — Tue, 26 May 2009 15:06:24 +0000

Thanks for including me in your list Mike. I agree, inside and outside of the pharmacy technician field, networking can bring opportunities that may have never been possible without it.

plus the opportunities to share your experience and learn from others.