As a current or aspiring medical sales representative, you may be wondering about the best way to present your skills and experience on your resume. A chronological resume may be the right choice for you. It’s one of the best options because it saves time for recruiters. Because they get the information related to your […]
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Resume trends are constantly changing. Keep it one page. It’s OK to go over. Get creative. Don’t make it too busy. Expand. Be concise. Your head is spinning. We’re chiming in to confirm that whether you’re re-entering the job search or are just open to new opportunities, there are a few elements of your resume […]
Communication is overwhelmingly significant in sales. So to stand out to medical sales recruiters, you must be ready to prove your communication prowess every step of the way. And that includes using your written communication skills to land the interview. Naturally, medical sales reps depend more on verbal communication than written to close deals with […]
Job seekers have always faced application obstacles — that’s nothing new. But today, the use of applicant tracking systems (ATS) poses a machine-learning hurdle for job hunters to add to their list of challenges. Although AI-driven tools are proving to be beneficial and efficient for the employer hiring process, many job seekers are discouraged by […]
Job seekers in 2021 face a challenging dichotomy. They must factor technology into the resume reading and processing process, apply a few tried-and-true lessons from the world of sales, and weave in good old-fashioned networking to get their resume in the right hands. As in year’s past, resumes must appear modern in content and format […]
In today’s competitive healthcare sales marketplace, a resume with outdated formatting raises all sorts of red flags and is a sure-fire way to ensure you don’t get considered for role. Make your resume “timeless” so readers remain in the dark about your age with these five tips for writing a resume: 1. Contact Information Believe […]
Writing a resume is a painstaking and lengthy job. In an ideal world, each one should be tailored to a specific employer or at least a position. Thus, if you are going to apply for a position at an international company, you will have one sample. And if you are trying to find an internship […]
Not getting the responses you’d like to your medical sales job applications? Before you start grumbling about rude recruiters and a tough job market, you might want to take a good hard look at your resume. Every medical sales recruiter and hiring manager will tell you the same thing – if your resume doesn’t instantly […]
Discharge rates and layoffs remain high, at 5.9%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The latest report also revealed job openings have decreased in both the healthcare and professional and business services industries. Whether your job has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic or you’re looking to make a change, these numbers mean […]
When it comes to writing your resume to target medical sales roles, just how far back should you go when detailing your career and industry experience? I’m a huge proponent of placing the greatest focus on what you’ve done in the last 15 years – and making a bit of room for anything earlier that […]