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 »
Posts Categorized: Career Advancement Tips
7 Sales and Marketing Podcasts You Should Be Listening To
During your morning commute, over lunch, on the way to a big sales call…. These are all places you might not pick up a book, but you can certainly take the time to listen to a podcasts. Podcasts are like small online radio shows focused on specific topics. The realm of sales and marketing podcasts… Read more »
New Marketing Job? How to Ensure Success
In your first days on a new marketing job, there’s a lot to learn, even if you’re a seasoned professional. You’re meeting new people, learning which relationships will help you the most, absorbing company policies, and scrutinizing the workflow. With so much going on, it’s easy to let your drive toward success take a backseat. … Read more »
4 Trends in Job Searching That You Shouldn’t Ignore
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 »
Don’t Settle! How to Find a Recruiter Who Can Find You a Great Job (Not Just a Job)
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 »
Four Looming Threats to Succeeding in a New Job (and How to Overcome Them!)
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 »
How to Decide Between Two Great Job Offers
What feels better than receiving a job offer with a great company? Receiving two offers, of course! But when the elation wears off, you’re left with a tough choice. You can only take one of the two offers, so which one will it be? If you’re weighing the decision between two job offers with outstanding… Read more »
How to Find a Great Marketing Job in the Biotech Field
Biotechnology is a rapidly growing field, and the medical advances made by biotech companies are changing lives every year. The marketing departments of major biotech companies are often thriving workplaces in which to build a career. Whether you’ve worked in marketing in a related industry before or you’re considering a move into the biotech field,… Read more »
5 Ways to Stand Out When Applying for a Medical Sales Job
When you apply for a sales job in a medical industry, you strive to communicate your experience, education, and passion to your potential employer. But you’re not alone. You’re applying for every position alongside other experienced and driven sales professionals. How do you make sure that your unique blend of accomplishments, abilities, and approaches doesn’t… Read more »
Five-Minute Guide to Conducting a Career Audit
Are you at the place in your career that you want to be? What were your goals for 2015, and did you reach them? What is your plan for 2016 – and beyond? Many sales and marketing professionals can’t answer these questions off the top of their heads. But the end of the year is… Read more »