Tuesday 7 January 2014

Way ahead for pharma students - My views

Its been a long time that I have posted my views.  Inspired by the messages through FB and mobile, I am posting this in my blog.  As the number of pharmacy colleges increased, lot of competition and at the same quality of pharma education degraded (It is well known to all and I do not want to talk much about this).  It is true that pharma industry is growing in these recent years which is evident by growth in revenues and number of companies. The generic market is in boom and most of the companies are looking to expand their market world wide. It is a fact that every third medicine (generic) taken by the patients is being manufactured from India.  But the pharma students are not able to find jobs especially freshers. Companies are looking for only experienced people from various departments. Freshers from only prestigious institutes are getting jobs in companies through campus interviews and students studying in private colleges are still searching for a job.

At the present juncture and situation, I suggest to join in any small company or in any department irrespective of interest or growth.  Do no think whether it is QC or QA or Production. In fact, these are the major core departments of a pharma industry and they will be ever growing.  First, join in any small company that you come across. Do not think about packages or company reputation.  Grab the opportunity that comes your way first.  Getting a job in pharma industry is itself getting difficult and there is no chance for choice. A year wasted for job is a year lost.  Many people will be competing with you after the next year.  Think wise and Act.  All the best!!!