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What Should You Look for in a Sales Employer? | SMR Group

Sales professionals interested in pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device work can find dozens of job postings online on any given day. Many of these jobs may sound promising – but which employer will be the right fit for you? Here’s how to evaluate employers as you navigate the job search process. What Key Characteristics Should… Read more »

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5 Digital Skills in High Demand for Sales Professionals | SMR Group

The COVID-19 pandemic placed new emphasis on digital skills, as jobs went remote and teams communicated online. Although lockdowns have ended, these new digital skills remain in demand – and they’re likely to do so into the future. Five digital skills in high demand among sales candidates include: What Digital Skills Should Sales Professionals Have?… Read more »

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How COVID-19 Changed Pharmaceutical Sales | SMR Group

The COVID-19 pandemic has had lasting effects on the way we live, work, shop, and spend time with others. It has also reshaped pharmaceutical sales in key ways. Pharma sales teams that understand the pandemic’s effect on their work gain insight into the “new normal” – and the resilience to address any new challenges on… Read more »

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What Upcoming Economic Forecasts Could Mean for Your Hiring | SMR Group

Recent economic forecasts predict that economic growth will slow in the coming months. Some experts predict the slowdown will be significant enough to trigger a recession. Meanwhile, companies throughout the economy are already struggling to find the talent they need. Many employers fear that they won’t find people with the right skill sets by the… Read more »

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Scratch These 5 Elements Off Your Resume | SMR Group

Decades’ worth of advice for creating resumes is available for any curious job-seeker. The problem is that, because resume advice has circulated for decades, much of it is outdated. When it comes to creating a resume, tradition isn’t always the best source of wisdom. Here are five things that should come off your resume –… Read more »

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Dos and Don'ts for Sales Professionals Selling Their Skills in an Interview | SMR Group

The hiring process is a sales process. Your resume works as an early sales or briefing document, while your interview is a chance to make your presentation and build important relationships. Sales professionals know their skills are being scrutinized in an interview. Here are dos and don’ts for putting your sales skills to work during… Read more »

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How to Manage With Radical Transparency | SMR Group

“Radical transparency” is more than just the new management buzzword. It’s a change in how managers relate to workers. Radical transparency focuses on addressing some of the biggest historical sources of breakdown between managers and their teams, so that work can proceed more effectively. Here’s what managers need to know about radical transparency and how… Read more »

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Top 3 Biotech Industry Trends in 2023 and Beyond | SMR Group

The biotech industry is rapidly evolving, thanks to advances in digital technologies and in a need for a new focus on patient care in an era of personalization. Biotech companies who stay on top of these trends can move the industry forward at the forefront of industry change. Here are three trends every biotech company… Read more »

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How to Relocate for Work in a Hot Real Estate Market | SMR Group

Congratulations – you’ve found the job of your dreams! Now comes a new challenge: Finding a place to live, when nearly every real estate market in the country features high prices and stiff bidding. If you’re looking at a move in a hot real estate market, here are some tips that can help. How Can… Read more »

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Top 3 Pharma Trends Every Sales Professional Should Know | SMR Group

The pharmaceutical industry is changing rapidly. As you wrap up 2022 and head into 2023, keep these top pharmaceutical industry trends top of mind. What Pharma Trends Should Every Sales Professional Know? 1. Data integration is becoming second nature. The digital world produces mountains of data. Over the past decade, data analytics tools have slowly… Read more »