Career Services

As you plan your career in pharmacy, CNUCOP's Career Services website will direct you to a wealth of information including developing a resume/CV, writing a cover letter, exploring career options in pharmacy, searching for an internship, learning how to interview, developing networking and professional contacts, and more!

Career Services organizes special events throughout the year including our annual Internship & Job Expo, Career Fair for graduating students, employer information sessions, and career-related workshops.

Current students and alumni may schedule a session with the Career Services Coordinator for the following services:

• Career Assessment and Counseling
• Mock Interviews
• CV/ Resume Development
• Career Search Advice
• Career Development Resources

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact our via email Career Services Coordinator or call (916) 686-8027.

Career Center Resources

Job Search Engines

• Monster-Health Care
• MedicalJobsOnline.com
• Bio Careers
• Chem Jobs
• HealtheCareers Network
• Pharmstaff, Ltd.
• RX Career Center
• RxEconsult
• ZipRecruiter

Professional Organization

• Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP)
• American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP)
• American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS)
• American Pharmacists Association (APhA)
• American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)
• American Pharmacists Association (ACCP)
• American Society or Consultant Pharmacists
• American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
• California Pharmacists Association (CPhA)
• National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS)
• National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA)
• Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA)

Professional Development Resources

• Job Cover Letter Templates
• Resume Templates
• Career Resume Templates

 Retail

• CVS Health
• Kmart
• Raley's
• Rite Aid
• Safeway
• SUPERVALU
• Target
• Walgreens
• Walmart

Hospital/Clinic

• Dignity Health
• Kaiser
• Sutter

Government

• USA Jobs

Career Assessment

Determining a career path in pharmacy can be an exciting and challenging process. It is vital that you select a career that fits your personality, values, and strengths.  APhA Career Pathway Evaluation Program offers an online self-assessment tool that will assist you with your career development.  For more information about the Program, please visit APhA Career Pathway Evaluation Program for Pharmacy Professionals*. To take the self-assessment, please click on the following link: http://www.pharmacist.com/pathway_survey

Explore Career Options in Pharmacy

There are so many exciting career opportunities in pharmacy. To learn more about what you can do with a PharmD, click on the following profiles (You will be directed to APhA website):

• AACP Pharmacy Career Information
• Academia: Clinical Practice (pdf)
• Academia: Economic, Social, and Administrative Sciences (ESAS) (pdf)
• Academia: Pharmaceutical Sciences (pdf)
• Association Management (pdf)
• Chain Community Pharmacy: Management (pdf)
• Chain Community Pharmacy: Staff (pdf)
• Clinical Specialists (pdf)
• Community Health Center (CHC) (pdf)
• Compounding Pharmacy (pdf)
• Contract Research Organization (pdf)
• Corporate Management (pdf)
• Government/Federal Pharmacy (pdf)
• Home Health Care (pdf)
• Hospital Pharmacy: Management (pdf)
• Hospital Pharmacy: Staff (pdf)
• Independent Community Pharmacy (pdf)
• Long Term Care (pdf)
• Mail Service (pdf)
• Managed Care (pdf)
• Medical Communications/Drug Information (pdf)
• Nuclear Pharmacy (pdf)
• Pharmaceutical Industry: Medical Liaison (pdf)
• Pharmaceutical Industry: Research and Development (R&D) (pdf)
• Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) (pdf)

Curriculum Vitae Information:

• CV Preparation Tips (from ACCP)
• Get Noticed : Write a CV that Makes You Stand Out (from APhA)
• Preparing a Curriculum Vitae: Proven Success Strategies

E-Folio

MyFolio is a component of E*Value that allow students to collect and share detailed information about their academic and professional accomplishments. It is a virtual filling cabinet that may be accessed anytime and anywhere.  MyFolio is a versatile tool used for tracking progress through program curriculum and developing curriculum vitae (CV).  For more information about E*Value or MyFolio, please visit https://www.e-value.net/ or Email COP.Career.Coordinator@cnsu.edu.

United States Public Health Service 

The short film was developed to facilitate introductory discussions about the United States Public Health Services (USPHS) with general audiences, as well as, those interested in learning more about the Commissioned Corps. It raises awareness of the cross-discipline diversity, history, mission, and core values of the USPHS.

Informational Video

Employment and Placement Opportunities

• Contact: COP.Career.Coordinator@cnsu.edu