With the weather getting cooler and the indoors becoming more inviting than outside, there’s no better season than now to curl up with a good book. But instead of just reading the latest fiction best-seller, why not dive into a book that will help you advance your career? In sales, you know a big part […]
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Communication skills are the top requirement in job postings, according to a 2020 report from LinkedIn. There has never been a time in recent medical sales history that has challenged communication more. Because of the ways communication has changed this year, it’s more important than ever to get it right. Sharpen your basic communication skills […]
If you’re in sales, you know that you need to constantly be learning and growing to stay on top of your game. Investing in yourself is investing in your career and, ultimately, your success. Luckily, with remote learning becoming more and more popular, you don’t even have to leave your home to get access to […]
As a medical sales representative, you know time is valuable. And if you’re not actively selling or prospecting, the best way to spend your time is through self-improvement. The most popular podcasts are a great way to multitask while developing your skills simultaneously. So where do you start? Communication skills are such a critical piece […]
The internet is full of tips these days on how to prepare for a virtual job interview in your space by finding a basic background, checking your technology, and making sure you’ll have privacy during your interview. But not everybody has the luxury of finding such a space. Understandably, it is much harder for Gen […]
COVID has thrown a curveball into just about every aspect of life, from the inclusion of facemasks into our wardrobes to the need to add “homeschool teacher” to the list of duties for many working parents. Hiring and the medical sales job search have not escaped the pandemic’s wrath – however, for those targeting the […]
No one ever said the medical sales job search would be easy. But exactly how tough is it? What should candidates expect when they begin the search for medical sales jobs? How long does it take to get a medical sales job? With the unemployment rate at an all-time low and the pool of unemployed (and presumably, […]
You’ve been applying to job after job in your quest to work in medical sales, and so far, nothing has panned out. The job hunt can feel like a full-time job of its own, and do you know what comes with full-time work? Burnout. When you’re updating your resume, writing cover letters, submitting applications, scrolling […]
A quick search for Medical Sales, Pharma, or Medical Device recruiters reveals over 170K recruiters with accounts on LinkedIn. There are many more that conduct talent searches using LinkedIn and other platforms. Combined with hundreds of millions of people who have LinkedIn Accounts (and more growing every day), it’s more challenging than ever to stand […]
How do you make yourself stand out when searching for a medical sales job? Is it by having a solid resume with years of experience? Touting impressive technical skills? Or having a strong knowledge of the industry? All of these are extremely important, but they don’t stack up to emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence, also known […]