As a staffing pro, you already know how to source talent to match the position’s requirements, company culture, and soft skill expectations. However, it’s now necessary to recruit based on the specific staffing needs of each work modality as well. While the hybrid structure is a favorite in the workforce right now, don’t assume that […]
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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 […]
When COVID-19 hit, the world changed. Overnight, industries were thrown into uncertain times and had to pivot and adapt their strategies to weather the storm unexpectedly. A recent SurveyMonkey study revealed companies most likely to survive unexpected challenges, like the global pandemic, are those that hire agile talent. In their report, Survey Monkey defined agile […]
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. […]
As the Black Lives Matter movement sparks social change, shining light on present issues of diversity and inclusion, organizations have made commitments to “do better.” For medical sales recruiters, diversity and inclusion start with the recruitment process. In the midst of seeking out candidates and building your pipeline, remember that diversity recruitment isn’t just the […]
How often do you communicate with candidates? What do you share with them when you do reach out? A new study from DaXtra surveyed job seekers on their expectations in the recruitment process and uncovered where recruiters might be failing. Let’s look at their top findings and dive into how to correct your hiring processes […]
A few months ago, companies across the country made quick decisions to send employees home to work virtually “for a few weeks” to get the pandemic under control. Back then, most of us never considered this temporary work situation would last as long as it has. Not to mention, there’s still no end in sight. […]
Medical sales recruiting is entering into a new phase as the world slowly reopens. Along with leaders, you must make medical sales reps feel a genuine sense of security. The unique challenge you’ve been given, however, is making candidates feel safe before they’re even part of the company. It’s crucial to focus on this new […]
In unprecedented times like these, many recruiters in our MedReps community have had to halt their recruitment processes. With so much uncertainty in the world, it makes sense, but it’s definitely not ideal. But just because you can’t actively recruit doesn’t mean you have nothing to do. Here are six important actions recruiters should take […]
In everything, time is money. Nothing is truer in the sales world. Consider a day in the life of medical sales reps: checking emails, making phone calls, intercepting disasters, meeting with clients, cold calling potential customers … and the list goes on. All of these tasks are consistently interrupted with more phone calls and travel […]