StlRecruiting has posted some Holiday Tips for Recruiters and Candidates. I especially like the advice for candidates, so here’s a sample:
Advice for Candidates:
1) Act Now. Don’t wait until January 1 to start looking for a job. That’s when everyone hits the job boards.
2) Be Social. Attend lots of corporate parties (there’s no better place to […]
I am not sure that letters of recommendation are really that valuable. Sometimes, my candidates don’t get to use them at all. But other times, they can help land the interview (when the hiring manager isn’t sure that the resume is a fit for the position). This is generally an issue when you (the candidate) […]
I ran across a great post on Blue Sky Resumes about keeping track of your career accomplishments as they happen. Great idea! Trying to remember all the impressive things you did during your tenure will be impossible (hopefully). If you’re in medical sales, laboratory sales, or pharmaceutical sales, think increasing sales numbers, new customers you added, etc.–you […]
I have said before that people of all sales backgrounds can be successful at pharmaceutical sales, laboratory and clinical diagnostics sales, pathology sales, and medical device sales because selling processes can be transferred to many area. I do believe sales reps in the healthcare arena do have to step it up a notch or two in their work […]
I hope you all have a happy, relaxing Thanksgiving.
In the meantime, there are two more days in this workweek–don’t waste them. Life in medical sales, pharmaceutical sales, pathology sales, clinical diagnostics sales, and research lab sales is competitive, and going the extra mile is what’s going to get you (or keep you) on top. How to Be Productive at Work […]
Someone asked me whether I would let company car vs. car allowance vs. mileage reimbursement influence my decision to take one job over another. The answer is no - at least not as a key influence. Frankly, I have client companies (clinical diagnostics, pathology, histology, chemistry, microbiology, genetic and molecular based product lines) that provide company cars […]
Sales people working in medical sales, pharmaceutical sales, clinical diagnostics sales, or laboratory sales tend to be, let’s say, outgoing people. Don’t get me wrong–that’s a good thing. Many times, it takes that outgoing personality to be willing to get out there and talk to people (and face rejection) in such competitive fields. However, sometimes […]
Today marks a turning point in hiring history. From this point in time forward, video interviews will become more and more prominent in the hiring process. Because I feel so strongly about this, I am offering the opportunity for all of my candidates to do a video interview!! For free!! This will allow me to […]
Creating a sample business plan is an outstanding way for you to distinguish yourself from the competition in the medical sales, laboratory service sales, medical device sales, pathology sales, clinical and research laboratory sales, and pharmaceutical sales job search. I have received dozens of requests for a sample business plan, and I want to refer […]
I just had a qualified candidate for pathology sales who made it through all levels of the interview process but failed to get the job. Why? The reference that he listed on his application was very negative. As the HR person said…”what a shame, I wonder why he would include that person on his reference?” Expect […]
