Sales and marketing are busy fields. Often, professionals in these areas want to improve their skills and knowledge, but have difficulty finding the time to focus on absorbing a great deal of new information. Enter the podcast. These short, prerecorded audio series are great for gathering new tips and tricks while commuting, working out or… Read more »
Your resume is your chance to summarize your strengths, stand out from other candidates, and land the interview of your dreams. It’s also a good place to start laying the foundation for the career you’re hoping to build with a prospective employer. Here are seven ways to build a resume that demonstrates your leadership skill… Read more »
When staffing firms ask hiring managers about hiring superstar employees, one response appears over and over: “We’d love to do that, but we just don’t have the budget.” Many companies believe they can’t afford to hire their industry’s top talent. In fact, most companies can’t afford not to do so. Sales and marketing A-players help… Read more »
When you’re looking for a job in marketing, standing out among other candidates can be tough. Not only are many qualified people also applying for the position, but your shared background in marketing means every candidate already knows how to position their own strengths to their best advantage. Nevertheless, there’s still a way to gain… 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 »
Both biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies have seen significant growth in recent decades. As research and technological breakthroughs continue, these industries are likely to see significant growth in the future, as well. Both biotech and pharmaceuticals offer sales professionals the chance to make a difference while building their own careers. Here’s what you need to know… Read more »
Every sales professional has a sales script—or several. Your script can come in handy when you aren’t sure how to start a conversation or when you’re tripped up by a sudden distraction just as you’ve started to speak. To really connect with customers, however, it’s essential to move from the script into a conversation. Here’s… Read more »
Landing that promotion can feel great – until it backs you into a career dead end. Hopping on the “latest thing” in your field may lead to a short-term boost, only to leave you on the sidelines when the market takes an unexpected turn. When planning your career, it’s better to play the long game. … Read more »
When you prepared for past interviews, you probably spent a great deal of time researching the company and deciding exactly what you’d say in response to the most common interview questions. But did you spend as much time preparing your own questions for the interviewer? The best interviews are conversations, not interrogations. These eight questions… 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 »