Text Messaging The Job Board Doctor survey found recruiters most commonly use mobile to send text messages to individual candidates. That could mean using a text message to reach out to a candidate about a specific job or to follow up with a candidate after an interview or phone screen. Communicating by text has advantages […]

Medtronic is known for its cutting edge medical device products and strong sales force, so it should come as no surprise that it was named one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare Sales by the members of MedReps.com. When asked why Medtronic jobs should be considered for the award, one Medtronic employee put […]

(continued) You’ve heard it your whole life – “It’s not what you know but who you know.” And when it comes to getting your foot in the door at a medical device company, this old adage generally holds true. That’s not to say what you know isn’t important – strong closing skills are imperative – […]

Page 3 of 3 Follow Up with Employers and Agencies It’s easy to hit the “send” button and then forget all about your application, but proactive job seekers may want to follow up a few days later. Of course, you may not have anything more than an email address for the employer or recruiter who […]

Part 2 of 3 Get Noticed with a Strong Medical Sales Resume No matter where you are in your career, you need a well-written resume that accurately conveys your knowledge, skills, and experience. As you search for a job online, you will come across numerous websites offering free resume advice and paid resume writing services. […]

Which type of medical company should you pursue? While big names like Medtronic or Merck may be the first to come to mind when you think of medical sales employment options, there are thousands of medical companies that require motivated, hard-working sales reps to move their products. Which one is right for you? Manufacturers vs. […]

In addition to being the overall winner, Johnson & Johnson was named “Best Place to Work” in both the Medical Device & Equipment category and the Pharma category. Brand recognition and stability, among other things, were consistently cited as reasons candidates pursue Johnson & Johnson jobs. One employee listed the following qualities when asked why […]

“Now, what questions do you have for me?” You won’t be the only one asking questions in the interview. Top candidates won’t hold back when you ask them if they have questions for you. They’ll be ready, and you should be too. The candidate you want will likely have several employment options, so while your […]

Interview Formats Recruiters and hiring managers may use several interview formats during the hiring process – a phone call for the initial screening, followed by a face-to-face interview with the hiring manager, and maybe a panel interview with the potential team. Technology has introduced some additional options such as the video conference call or a […]