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 »
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 »
In today’s fast-paced, Internet-focused world, the cover letter can seem obsolete. Email makes it tempting to reduce the entire cover letter to a few lines, and automated application systems make the cover letter seem superfluous. Is the cover letter still essential? Or is it an idea whose time has passed? Don’t let 21st-century technology fool… Read more »
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 »
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 »
When you submit a resume or application to an employer, where do you picture it heading? For many professionals, the thought of their resume landing in a digital pile with countless others, all of which boast similar skill sets, can be enough to make you think twice about clicking “Send.” But giving up the search… Read more »
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 »
It seems that you’ve done all the right things. You got a good education, built an impressive resume, and achieved great things in your career. But just when it seems time to reap the rewards of your efforts, you hear those dreaded words, “I’m sorry, but you’re overqualified for this position.” Here are a few… 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 »