LinkedIn is one of the most powerful tools on the internet for connecting with other professionals, recruiters and influential people in your chosen field or dream company. Yet fewer things are more frustrating than investing the time and effort to send connection requests, only to have them ignored. Different LinkedIn users have different philosophies about… Read more »
Building a strong network is a must for any sales professional. Your network can help you find outstanding job opportunities and keep you informed about your industry, improving your value to your employer and your own skill on the job. Here are five ways to build a network that will help you succeed: Network smarter,… Read more »
Develop a Medical Marketing Elevator Pitch That Will Land You the Job Medical marketing remains one of the most exciting and fastest-growing fields for marketing professionals. A strong “elevator pitch” not only shows off your marketing skills, it gives you the opportunity to think about what matters most to you and to distill it to… Read more »
Some sales skills never go out of style. Others increase or decrease in demand as companies respond to changing trends in sales and marketing. While information gathering, listening and critical thinking will always be in high demand, here are some of the emerging sales skills employers are looking for in 2018: Relationship Building In an… Read more »
The new year is here, and the ever-changing demands of the marketing field mean certain traits are in high demand among marketing professionals. Here are eight traits companies will be looking for in their top marketing talent and how to cultivate them: Observation Top marketing professionals are keenly observant. They enjoy watching people and market… Read more »
Biotechnology, or “biotech,” focuses on the creation of pharmaceuticals and other medical products through the use of biological agents. The industry has been the site of several breakthroughs in pharmaceutical therapies in recent years, some of which have been astoundingly successful in treating previously hard-to-address autoimmune diseases. If you’re poised to launch your career in… Read more »
Interviewing can be a nerve-wracking process, and the stress can be exacerbated by the fact you’re trying very hard not to make a mistake that costs you a job offer. Here are some of the “small mistakes” that can easily add up to another candidate getting the offer – and how to focus your energy… Read more »
Sales careers offer several challenges, but they can also cause stress to build up. In today’s interconnected, “work from anywhere” world, sales professionals are at risk of feeling they are always on the clock. Just because you can work anywhere, at any time, doesn’t mean you should. Prioritizing time and activities to reduce your stress… Read more »
Seeking a new job is a sales project in many ways. You’re reaching out, building relationships, and attempting to close a deal that works for both you and your prospective employer. For sales professionals, leveraging sales tactics in your job search not only helps you close the deal, it also demonstrates to potential employers that… Read more »
When you’re looking for a job in medical marketing or sales, you’ll leave no stone unturned. When jobs are “hidden,” however, they can be tough to find no matter how thoroughly you search. What Is a “Hidden” Job? “Hidden” jobs are open positions that, for various reasons, are not available to the public – or… Read more »