Go to employment agencies to find candidates for careers in pharmaceuticals

Because it’s vital to take extra care when filling your pharmaceutical jobs, many small (and large) businesses prefer to leave this to the experts – pharmaceutical employment agencies. These agencies specialize in one thing and one thing only – finding qualified, legally accredited, and high-quality candidates for your pharmacy careers.

I recommend: InPharm.com does one thing and they do it oh-so-well: give you the top candidates from around the world. No wonder they call themselves “life support for the pharmaceutical industry.” Business.com gives you a full listing of pharmaceutical employment agencies and recruiting  services to check out.

Recruit for open jobs in pharmaceuticals through campus and other hiring events

Want to find those looking for a career in pharmacy? Check out college campus career fairs and other industry events for new hires.

I recommend: Find a list of U.S. schools and colleges of pharmacy at the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. Check Business.com’s directory of pharmacy organizations for event listings.

Negotiate mutually-beneficial employment terms with candidates for pharmaceutical jobs

According the Bureau of Labor Statistics, average salaries for pharmacists are in the $90,000 range; salaries for pharmacy technicians are about $25,000; and pharmacy aides earn about $20,000. Pharmaceutical sales reps are typically paid a base salary plus commission or commission only.

I recommend: Business.com gives you a goldmine of great pharmaceutical industry salary tools and resources. PayScale, which boasts the world's largest database of individual employee compensation profiles, gives employers accurate, reliable compensation details based on several factors.

Post your pharmaceutical jobs on the Web

Rather than using a “general” job board, post your pharmaceutical employment openings on Web sites that are geared to the pharmaceutical industry.

I recommend: Go to iHirePharmacy for their many benefits, including the fact that their niche focus in the pharmaceutical industry means that their candidates have the right work experience and skills. RxCareerCenter is the “largest job board” for pharmacist jobs and other pharmacy careers, and provides employers with a complete back-end management system for loading their open jobs and tracking resumes. Post jobs by specific job titles within the career in pharmacy or by state.

Check credentials of candidates applying for a career in pharmacy

Conduct thorough background checks on all candidates to ensure that you fill your pharmacist jobs with people who are properly licensed and trained.

I recommend: Check pharmacist licenses in your state at the Health Guide USA site. Screen Now Employment is a background search firm that searches for healthcare sanctions in addition to basic background.