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Marketing departments are facing tough competition when it comes to hiring the best highly skilled marketing professionals. Here’s how to focus your resources on finding and landing better talent – without wasting them on unproductive avenues. Pay attention to your social media presence. Social media and mobile recruiting have become the gold standard in many… Read more »

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When you prepared for past interviews, you probably spent a great deal of time researching the company and deciding exactly what you’d say in response to the most common interview questions. But did you spend as much time preparing your own questions for the interviewer? The best interviews are conversations, not interrogations. These eight questions… Read more »

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A good recruiting plan grows as the company grows. It’s adaptable enough to meet the challenges ahead, but also focused and responsive enough to get results. How can you build a scalable recruiting strategy? Keep these tips in mind: Make your applicant tracking system work for you. An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) can help you… Read more »

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Good onboarding can bring your new people “up to speed” more quickly, allowing them to contribute and giving them a confidence boost.  Poor onboarding has the opposite effect: It leaves your new hires feeling confused, lost, and concerned that they may have taken the wrong job. To keep your people and encourage them to contribute… Read more »

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If you’re looking to move forward in your marketing career, there are several strategies you can employ.  Here are five of the best ways to advance your career in biotech marketing. Reach out to other departments. What skills do you enjoy using most, and how can they be of help to other departments? Talk to… Read more »

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The medical device, biotech, and pharmaceutical industries are booming – and so is their need for outstanding sales and marketing professionals.  Increased demand for this talent, however, also means increased competition. If you’re having trouble finding the sales and marketing people you want, ask yourself if these six hurdles are standing in your way: Vague… Read more »

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The fast-growing pharmaceutical industry offers fantastic opportunities for experienced and enthusiastic sales representatives.  But even the best career can have its slow moments. If you feel stuck in a rut, there’s hope.  Use these tips to build momentum in your career and get back on track to meet your goals. Define success. What does “success”… Read more »

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Congratulations, you’ve been offered the job! But you’re not done yet.  Now, you’ll need to negotiate a compensation package that pays you what you’re worth and provides the motivation you need to keep reaching your goals.  Here’s how: Know what motivates your best work. For many sales and marketing professionals, the ability to earn more… Read more »

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Receptionists.  Front office staff.  Managers.  In the pharmaceutical industry, it seems that no matter where you turn, there’s another “gatekeeper” between the salesperson and the decision maker.  Here are some of the top tips from throughout the industry on how to get past the gatekeeper and into the real business of making the sale: Remember,… Read more »

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Biotech is a burgeoning field – responsible for dozens of scientific breakthroughs and saving or improving thousands of lives each year.  The field also provides a multitude of opportunities for sales professionals looking to expand their careers and sharpen their skills. Here are five ways to find your dream job in biotech sales: Learn about… Read more »