Title: Research job opportunities for pharmacy technicians.
Course: Pharmacy Technician I (14152-I) > Section: Building a Professional Career

Research should include

- newspapers
- professional publications
- professional associations
- medical-related businesses and industries
- pharmacies housed in large retailers
- general job postings
- attendance at professional meetings.

See PTCB 2.13 (https://www.ptcb.org/lib24watch/files/pdf/169).

See ASHP 2.1, 2.3 (https://www.ashp.org/-/media/assets/professional-development/technician-program-accreditation/docs/ashp-acpe-pharmacy-technician-accreditation-standard-2018.ashx?la=en&hash=36EAA6511105A6C6BFEA4F30E193892F19E2C385).

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the descriptions of each employment resource listed in the definition?
- What are the best sources for in-state and out-of-state job searching?
- How can one research the educational and other requirements of specific jobs?
- What are the advantages of attending professional meetings or belonging to professional organizations?
- How can one best prepare for the job search (e.g., résumé writing, interviewing skills)?