“If I update my LinkedIn profile or start becoming active, people will think I’m looking for a job!” I hear this all the time. A decade ago, I would’ve agreed and suggested only being active on LinkedIn when job hunting. Today, though, I’ve made a complete 180. I now recommend people remain engaged on LinkedIn […]
Social Networking
Medical sales job search techniques have changed a lot over the years, but at least one thing remains the same — it’s usually not what you know, but who you know. That is, networking is critical to breaking into medical sales. According to a LinkedIn survey, networking is a must for today’s job seekers. In […]
LinkedIn changes its offerings quite frequently, which means it’s time for an updated review of free versus premium accounts: 0
LinkedIn, along with niche job boards like MedReps, is where recruiters go to find and vet medical sales talent. In fact, according to a 2017 U.S. News & World Report article, 95 percent use LinkedIn as a key sourcing tool to find candidates to present to their client companies. In my experience, the six biggest […]
I view LinkedIn as a social site — a place for finding others and getting found. From personal experience, I can say with confidence that as a job seeker in the medical sales arena – the more you put into it, the more you’ll get out of it. Myths and misnomers abound on what works […]
One of the best parts of premium (paid) LinkedIn is the ability to send InMails to medical sales recruiters, hiring managers, and sales peers without needing to be connected. While not a magic bullet or the end-all-to-be-all when it comes to outreach, when used wisely, InMail can serve as a great starting point for communications. […]
To get the best sales jobs, you need top notch referrals. In fact, according to Jobvite’s 9th Annual Recruiter Nation Report, 78 percent of recruiters rank referrals as the best source for quality hires. There finally seems to be a simple solution for getting on recruiters’ radar. Now that you understand what recruiters want, you […]
Recruiters aren’t waiting around to chat with you before they start digging into your online profiles. In an attempt to gain professional and personal insights, 76 percent of recruiters are looking online before contacting job seekers according to a report, What Recruiters Want, by our team here at MedReps. This gives them a clearer picture […]
Sadly, the days when a killer resume alone will land you that coveted pharma or medical device sales role are long gone. Why? Without “social proof,” (aka an online presence) that reaffirms that you are who you say you are, chances are great that a recruiter or a hiring manager won’t find, vet you, or […]
Now, more than ever, job seekers need a solid online presence to land medical sales jobs. In fact, our recent survey, What Medical Sales Recruiters Look For in the Digital Age, found 76 percent of recruiters go online first when they receive a candidate application. Furthermore, a majority of recruiters (63 percent) also said they […]