Just as the landscape of medical sales – the companies, the products, and the customers – is constantly changing, so is the face of the ideal medical sales rep. No longer can companies justify, on an ethical or even financial level, hiring a salesforce based on bias or prejudice. Today’s workplace is more diverse and […]
Candidate Sourcing
If you have medical sales opening to fill, you should know the most effective talent acquisition strategies. Maybe at one time, the process was as simple as placing an ad and sorting through a handful of candidates. However, today, the best salespeople have options, and hiring managers must employ different strategies to find the best […]
According to Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace: 2021 Report, workers’ stress reached a record high in 2020, and North America suffers from some of the highest rates in the world. Since stress in sales is so common for reps, it’s crucial that you assess candidates’ coping skills in your staffing process. There’s nothing wrong […]
Remote work has allowed medical sales recruiters to put the relocation topic on the backburner as a discussion topic with top talent. Yet we all know, success in medical sales relies on relationship building. It’s possible to connect with clients over video conferences, but there’s no denying that face-to-face sales are most effective. Not only […]
Anytime you use persuasion, you must understand what it is your audience values. For example, you can try to talk someone into moving into a new area because of the great schools, quality playgrounds, and safe roads in the neighborhood. But if they don’t have kids, that argument will fall flat. It’s the same in […]
It makes sense that people with a degree or experience in science would be a good fit for the medical field. But what about a medical sales role? Actually, in many cases, the same skills and personality traits that lead to success in science translate perfectly to a sales position. Even if a candidate has […]
Top talent is scarce and competition is fierce, posing an unexpected challenge for healthcare sales recruiters. You would hardly know the world just went through a global pandemic if it wasn’t for the shift in the workforce. While many companies closed their doors and many more furloughed employees, the most agile companies maintained their talent […]
Does virtual recruitment impact diverse hiring? Job seekers have mixed feelings. Most candidates believe the virtual recruitment process should either have no impact on diversity or, in fact, increase diversity, but feelings differ from generation to generation. One in three Gen Xers says virtual recruitment will increase diversity and inclusion, according to our recent survey. […]
The candidate experience in virtual recruitment can easily be far from ideal. It’s OK to admit it! Recruiters in all sorts of industries are still learning to navigate how to offer positive recruitment experiences in today’s job market. With social distancing in place as many offices continue with remote work, keep in mind: You are […]
It’s no surprise that each generation has its own specific priorities and values. It’s not advisable to stereotype or rely on preconceived biases about the age groups. However, to effectively recruit talent with diverse experience and skills, it’s essential to understand candidates across generations have slightly different versions of interacting with people, competence with technology, […]