We surveyed 3,521 pharmacists to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical pharmacist. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as a pharmacist?
Low
High
Working as a pharmacist typically requires higher levels of intelligence when compared with the average career. This means that pharmacists are required to actively learn new things related to their discipline and solve complex problems.
Can I learn to become a pharmacist?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a pharmacist typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as a pharmacist?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically difficult to find a job as a pharmacist. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for pharmacists.
Do pharmacists work full-time or part-time?
82% of pharmacists work in full-time roles while 18% work part-time.
Is being a pharmacist stressful?
Low
High
Stress is very commonplace for pharmacists, contributing negatively towards career satisfaction.
Is being organized important as a pharmacist?
Low
High
Some level of organization is generally required to be a pharmacist.
How competitive is the workplace for pharmacists?
Low
High
Pharmacists see mild competition in their workplace.
Does being a pharmacist require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
Low
High
Pharmacists will see frequent time pressure on the job, likely contributing to an occasionally stressful work environment.
Are pharmacists allowed to express themselves creatively?
Low
High
Pharmacists rarely get a chance to express themselves creatively.
Do pharmacists have control over the direction of their work?
Low
High
Pharmacists tend to have a set and inflexible work schedule that they are unable to deviate from too much.
Is being a pharmacist physically demanding?
Low
High
Being a pharmacist may occasionally require demanding physical activity, which may make it not a suitable career choice for everyone.
Are pharmacists exposed to a wide variety of work?
Low
High
Pharmacists tend to have a monotonous work routine, with little variety in their day-to-day tasks.
Does being a pharmacist require attention to detail?
Low
High
Attention to detail is a vital skill for pharmacists, as small mistakes can make or break one's ability to succeed in the career.
Does being a good pharmacist require compassion and empathy?
Low
High
Strong compassion and empathy are critical to success as a pharmacist.