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Here you are, stuck with a dilemma. You’ve got two top candidates for an open sales position. Either one has the potential to make a great addition to the team. So which do you choose? It’s a great problem to have – but that doesn’t make it less stressful. If you’re having trouble deciding between… Read more »

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There is rarely a shortage of medical sales jobs candidates. The challenge is finding candidates who are truly qualified. A successful medical sales professional must have sales skills and scientific acumen, a combination that is not easy to come by. If you identify a candidate who is stronger in one aspect than the other, how… Read more »

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It’s not your parents’ job search anymore. Today, job searching is changing as quickly as the rest of the world and in response to many of the same pressures. Here are four rapidly growing job search trends that can help you find a great job in less time – and how to use them. Going… Read more »

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A high rate of employee turnover hurts businesses. It seems that just after have you brought in new talent and showed them the ropes that they announce their plans to leave. This leads to teams having difficulty trusting one another, and individuals scrambling to fill in the “gaps” when positions are left vacant. Planning for… Read more »

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If you’re looking for a sales or marketing position, chances are you’re taking the same approach you’ve taken in the past and that most job blogs recommend: check common Internet sites like Monster.com, read the want ads, and tailor your resumes to each job posting. This is the most common way to approach the job… Read more »

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If you’re feeling “stuck” in your job search, it may be time to start working with a recruiter. Staffing firms can help you find hidden job openings, polish your resume and interview skills, and connect with companies that offer the career advancement you want and the culture you need to thrive. But not all recruiting… Read more »

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If you’re looking for ways to control costs, improve recruitment and retention, or shorten the hiring process, working with a staffing firm can yield exponential benefits. But if you’ve never worked with a recruiter before, it can be difficult to determine exactly what your staffing firm needs from you in order to give you their… Read more »

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The beginning of the year means it’s time for annual performance reviews in many marketing departments. If your department is among them, you can jumpstart the process by keeping these four keys to performance reviews in mind:

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Landing a new job is a fantastic feeling. It can be tempting to ride this emotional high right into your first week on the job. Simply trusting that things will go well, however, can set you up for an unpleasant surprise. Instead, think about the potential obstacles in your way on the road to new-job… Read more »

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In some ways, great sales talent in the biotech industry is indistinguishable from great sales talent in other industries. Top sales professionals are motivated, outgoing, and inspired to keep learning more about new products, services, and procedures. When all your top candidates meet these criteria, however, how can you choose among them? One way is… Read more »