🤖 AI vs. Authenticity: Why Pharmacy Recruit Still Interviews Every Candidate
Aug 06, 2025
🤖 AI vs. Authenticity
Why Pharmacy Recruit Still Interviews Every Candidate
In an age where AI can write your CV, answer your emails, and even mimic your tone, it’s getting harder—not easier—to identify genuine talent.
At Pharmacy Recruit, we’re seeing this firsthand with our international pharmacist applicants. While technology has opened doors, it’s also made it easier for candidates to present polished applications without the skills to back them up.
That’s why we don’t rely on documents alone. We interview every candidate who completes our online course, throwing real-world questions at them on Zoom to test their understanding, communication, and readiness. It’s not just about what’s written—it’s about who’s behind the words.
We make time to score these applicants on numerous criteria for you.
Educated, Not Just Edited
Our overseas candidates go through a tailored online course that gives them a base understanding of the New Zealand pharmacy landscape before they even reach the interview stage. They learn about the Intern Training Program (ITP) process, pharmacy culture, and expectations—so when they arrive, they’re not just interns on paper.
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They’re more prepared.
We also offer English practice sessions and OTC medicine tutorials with local NZ pharmacists, spending time on Zoom. These sessions aren’t just educational—they’re diagnostic. They help us gauge each candidate’s ability to communicate, learn, and adapt. And they give our candidates a head start.
It also gives us a big advantage when it comes to forming a wait list for the best candidates. Having spent time in a Zoom class, we are more likely to know who will assist your customers, answer queries in the shop, and on the phone for you (from the get-go).
AI Can’t Replace Experience
We know pharmacy owners are busy. And we understand the temptation to “just import someone” and hope for the best. But with over 400 candidates in our pipeline, we’ve already done the hard work. We drip-feed only the best—those who’ve shown they may handle ITP, communicate clearly, and thrive in a New Zealand pharmacy.
Amelia, our founder, has six years of experience placing overseas pharmacists. She’s seen every situation imaginable—and built systems to avoid the common pitfalls. From visa hiccups to cultural mismatches, we’ve learned how to smooth the path.
Community Matters
We’ve also launched the International Pharmacist Community—a support network designed to connect, educate, and support incoming pharmacists as they transition into their new roles.
Because recruitment isn’t just about placement, it’s about long-term success~
Call Amelia today, she can help get your pharmacy accredited for Migrants and provide interviews on Zoom as early as next week ~
MOB 021 164 7368
