Party-happy college students like to brag that “Cs and Ds get degrees.” But you’re not a student anymore. You’re a professional, and you want your work to show it. If you’re looking for a sales or marketing job in the medical device, pharmaceutical, or biotech industries, it’s not enough to be “average.” You want to… Read more »
Whether you’ve just earned a marketing degree or you’re thinking about a career change, choosing a growing industry that offers continuous challenges can put you on the path to career success. Among the top industries booming in the U.S. today are biotech, pharmaceuticals, and the medical device industry. If you’re looking for a marketing career,… Read more »
Conventional advice says resumes should be short. No more than one page and only your most recent work history – definitely not more than ten years. But is the conventional advice right? In fact, showing as much work experience on your resume as possible can be a benefit when you’re trying to land a job…. Read more »
Passionate sales people know their value. Often, their goal is not merely to find a sales position, but to find one with a company that supports their innate drive and their proven methods of success. When you work in medical device sales, you also possess a great deal of specialized knowledge about products, companies, and… Read more »
When you’re applying for jobs in pharmaceutical sales, a solid cover letter is a must. Your cover letter is your chance to make a first impression. A great cover letter supports your resume, emphasizes the good things an employer may already have heard about you from a network contact or recruiter, and answers the hiring… Read more »
When you’re preparing a resume for a dream job in marketing, you want it to sell you in the best possible light. With this goal in mind, gaps in your employment history can provoke anxiety. How do you demonstrate your value and commitment to your field when so many hiring managers zoom in on the… Read more »
The route to obtaining a medical sales job has changed substantially in recent years. Companies were once willing to hire entry-level candidates with a science background and strong sales skills, giving them extensive training in products and sales techniques unique to the industry. But as budgets tighten, companies grow more dependent on seasoned reps and… Read more »
Starting or advancing your pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical sales career requires a strategic approach. Here are six steps to take in the coming year to upgrade your career. Polish your resume. Use more action words and quantifiable achievements. Ruthlessly trim away the fluff. Include percentage to quotas and rankings against your peers. Being ranked as… Read more »
Marketing specialists in medical industries love their work because it offers constant change, challenging them to constantly update their skills and knowledge. 2015 will be no different, offering a change in industry trends to which marketing candidates will adapt, expanding their skills and positioning themselves for jobs with great companies.
Having trouble finding a new job? Maybe it’s not the economy. You could be getting in your own way. Are you making these five common job search errors that could be preventing you from winning your dream job? Applying to too many jobs. Are you failing to narrow your search? If you are sending out… Read more »