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- Use a Field Preceptorship to Get Your Next Sales Job - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2010 from Peggy McKeeA field preceptorship a fantastic way to boost your chances of landing a medical sales job. Also known as a ride-along or job shadowing, it's usually something we associate with students, but a field preceptorship offers multiple benefits for the jobseeker: * It gives you on-the-job ...
Views: 1958(1 vote) - Use Job Shadowing to Get Resume Keywords - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2010 from Peggy McKeeJob shadowing is just what it sounds like: you be someone's "shadow" for the day, to learn what a typical day is like in their job. It's also known as a field preceptorship, or a ride-along (especially accurate for going with sales reps on their routes). It's a "tryout" for you with no ...
Views: 6009(1 vote) - Asking the Right Questions in Your Interview - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryMost of us think that a job interview is a one-way process and that the employer is the only one asking questions. Yet, there is a downfall for this sort of thinking. Nowadays, most hiring managers believe that a job candidate should ask questions as much as possible because this indicates they ...
Views: 876(2 votes) - Supersede small talk... only if you want that dream job - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2010 from Monique MacKinnonIf you are not big on small talk, then why not learn the art of “big talk”, to land your dream job or career, or magnetize more ideal clients? Spend your conversational time and energy doing what is high on your list of things you love to do. Add big talk to deepen your rapport and relationships ...
Views: 2395(1 vote) - Use Your Head To Get Your Foot In The Door: Job Search Secrets No One Else Will Tell You - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from David RiklanWe all know someone who is looking for work or has stayed in a career that doesn’t fuel his or her work life. I recently spent time with Harvey Mackay, #1 New York Times Best Selling Author and he’s just come out with a new book titled Use Your Head To Get Your Foot In The Door: Job Search ...
Views: 3625(9 votes) - 6 Tips for a Successful Medical Device Sales Job Interview - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Peggy McKeeCompetition for jobs in medical sales can be fierce. Health care is a fascinating field, and the work environment for medical sales reps is exciting, lucrative, and rewarding for those who want to really make a difference. However, sales interviews are difficult, and interviews for jobs in ...
Views: 6800(1 vote) - Answer any Job Interview Question and Get Hired - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryYour cover letter was convincing, your resume was perfect, and your job application was incredible. You managed to make it to the next step in the job process, the interview!Are you prepared to face the interviewers and answer their questions? Did you practice your answer for possible interview ...
Views: 1021(1 vote) - Nurses: Looking for a Career Change? Think About A Transition Into a Medical Sales Career - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2010 from Peggy McKeeIf you are a nurse who is thinking about a career change, you’re not alone. There’s a recent ANM Health Care survey that says over 40% of nurses are seeking a career change. Job satisfaction for nurses is low, for a lot of reasons: the hours, the pay, and a lack of respect from doctors are a ...
Views: 8077 - Tips for Landing a Medical Sales Job - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2010 from Peggy McKeeThe term "medical sales" covers a lot of area: medical device sales, laboratory sales, clinical diagnostics sales, biotechnology sales, imaging sales, pathology sales, pharmaceutical sales, and tons of other niche areas of health care sales. Even though there are strong differences in style ...
Views: 2456 - Master the Interview with these Job Interviews Tips - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryMarketing yourself to potential employers is not simple. You need to have enough convincing powers to persuade them that you are the best person for the vacant position in their company. Since some job applicants are not as skilled as the others in terms of verbal communication hence they need ...
Views: 810(1 vote) - How To Survive A Heart-Pounding Job Interview - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryA job interview is the most difficult part of the job application process. Many of us do not have the ability to persuade and communicate well so we find ourselves dealing with nerves before and during the interview. Job interview guides teach job hunters how to survive an interview and possibly ...
Views: 1862(2 votes) - How to Stay Up When Your Job Search Has You Feeling Down - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Margie WarrellDo you need a job because you've been let go from your company or fear you may be let go soon? Here are six strategies you can implement to ensure you land that all-important job -- even when the odds are against you. If you want to stand out from the crowd, read on! There are currently more ...
Views: 2686(2 votes) - 7 Self Introduction Strategies for a Successful Interview - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2010 from Perry JonesFresh out of college? Recently laid off? Re-entering the work force? You can gain an advantage over those dozens of other qualified people interviewing for the same job by using these 7 Self Introduction Strategies for a Successful Interview. In any interview you want to present yourself as a ...
Views: 15125 - What Higher Ed Job Seekers Should Know When the Academic Year Has Started and They Still Haven't Found a Job - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Sean CookEvery August, new faculty and staff arrive on campus, to begin their new jobs. The month is packed full of meetings and preparations, and soon enough fades into memory, as freshman orientation passes, classes begin, and at some schools, football and tailgating roll into town. For new staff and ...
Views: 1179 - Understanding How Institutional Fit Plays Into Hiring Decisions - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Sean CookI spent over 15 years working in higher education, 13 of which were in residence life. This meant that there were several times of year when I spent more time on campus getting ready for students to arrive than I did with my family. It wasn't uncommon during August to work until 1 a.m. some ...
Views: 1681 - 10 WAYS TO ACE THE INTERVIEW USING FENG SHUI - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Katy AllgeyerLooking for a new job? What you do to prepare before you get the gig is just as crucial as how you perform once you get it. Here are my Top 10 Tips of Feng Shui Preparedness that can help give you the edge over your competition: 1) CLEAN SLATE Be sure to clear out the clutter from home and ...
Views: 5542(4 votes) - Create a 30/60/90-Day Plan Now To Boost Your Job Search in the Future - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Peggy McKeeA 30/60/90-day sales plan is a written outline for exactly what you’ll do in the first 3 months on a new job. It’s the goals you’ve set for yourself as a new employee for the first 30 days, the first 60 days, and the first 90 days. A30/60/90-day sales plan is tremendously impressive to a ...
Views: 2940(1 vote) - Answers to the Toughest Job Interview Questions - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Peggy McKeeJob interviews are notoriously stressful, and in each one there are going to be a couple of difficult questions for you to handle. The key to being successful in your job interview is being prepared for the most difficult interview questions so that you can answer them smoothly and with ...
Views: 2229 - Different Types of Second Interview Questions That You Should Be Familiar With - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryCongratulations, you passed the first job interview! You are now ready to move forward to the next step, the second interview. This interview process is generally more thorough than the first and brings you closer to getting the job. In order for the second interview to go easily you need to be ...
Views: 1312(1 vote) - What To Do With A Stalled Job Interview Process - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Peggy McKeeA Job Candidate’s Situation: A recuiter called a medical sales candidate about a job, gave him the name of the company and the manager, said that he had submitted his resume for consideration, and had the phone interview set up. Then, the recruiter called back to tell him that the phone ...
Views: 2543(2 votes) - How do I make sure I get the salary I deserve? Four steps to successful salary negotiations. - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from Courtney LynchToday’s headlines are quick to point out that in most professions men make more than women for performing the same job. For decades women have demanded equal pay for equal work, yet year after year women's salaries fail to measure up to the salaries of men. Why does the “pay gap” still exist? ...
Views: 998(3 votes) - Reach Out and Connect – Impact of Connection - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Terrie AndersonThis is the second in a series of articles to help you improve your communication skills and establish stronger relationships at all levels. A lot of stress and angst can be removed from our lives if we can learn to effectively communicate. When we meet someone we are given a short time in ...
Views: 2235 - Sample Smart Answers To Frequently Asked Interview Questions - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from Daniel ChakrabortyInterview- the word is like a nightmare to a countless people all through out the globe irrespective of caste and creed. Well it might be a natural syndrome to be a little scared of this procedure. A little fear is your friend. It always makes you cautious. You do not make the mistake to take ...
Views: 3169(2 votes) - Benefits of Behavioral Interviewing - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Susan CullenHave you ever wished you had a crystal ball that would tell you BEFORE you hired a candidate if they were actually going to be a good fit? Have you ever scratched your head AFTER you made a bad hiring decision, and wished you never even hired an employee in the first place? Making sure you ...
Views: 1654(1 vote) - What is and Why should I care about Behavioral Interviewing? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from James MalervyThroughout the years, hiring manages have used all types of techniques to eliminate candidates in an attempt to decide who is best competent for a job. A great deal has changed from the days when the job interviewers could ask anything they wanted to. With changes in laws regarding inequity, ...
Views: 1266(3 votes) - How Your Resume Limits Your Potential - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Matthew TooneResumes are essential documents that communicate our past experience, outline our previous accomplishments, and even reveal a portion of our current character. They are so essential that employers, educational institutions, and companies everywhere must require them in order to assess our ...
Views: 1279(3 votes) - I Can Do This Job and I Will Do This Job - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Candace Davies“I can do this job and I will do this job” basically means that you have the skills and expertise to carry out job responsibilities 100% and that you are actually willing and eager to perform those duties. This phrase is something that you must remember when crafting your job-seeking documents ...
Views: 1004(4 votes) - New Year’s Resolutions for Career Seekers and for Job Seekers - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Michael TrustThe same set of standards apply to both groups. This is the time of year to evaluate or re-evaluate where you are and where you want to be. As the economy continues to struggle, it is especially important now to get a bearing on where you are in your career. • Finding a new job is hard work. ...
Views: 889 - Landing a Career in a Tough Economy - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Michael TrustToday’s job market is unlike any job market since the Great Depression. With off shoring, outsourcing, economic uncertainty, the prospect of deflation in many sectors of the economy, finding a position, much less a career, is a huge challenge in today’s world. Saying so is an understatement, to ...
Views: 981 - Using Social Networking to Land Your Next Gig - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Michael TrustOver the last several years, there has been a proliferation of social networking technologies and platforms. Some have morphed into more “social” than “networking”; however, you never know where your next lead will come from, so it pays to be open about all of the platforms. One (of many) key ...
Views: 884(2 votes) - The Use of Email Address When Looking for Job - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Michael TrustFirst off, anyone who has read my young blog for any amount of time knows that I don’t think anyone should look for a job; people should look for a career (even if it’s the second or third one!!). A “job” is so “ho hum”. If you have to pay bills, of course, you do what you have to, trying to ...
Views: 897 - How Personal Branding Can Help You Ace Your Job Interviews - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from Brenda BenceYou took the time to create a great cover letter and resume, and they did their job – you got the interview. Now, you’re ready to walk into the door of the company’s building, and it’s the moment of truth. You really want this job, but what can you do to give yourself the edge over others vying ...
Views: 1379(3 votes) - 5 Types of Job Interviews - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from James MalervyThe main goal for a job interview is to find the right match between a potential employee and employer. When going on job interviews, job seekers can anticipate one of two principal techniques of interviewing. The following are job techniques used by hiring managers. One-On-One ...
Views: 1241(2 votes) - The Medical School Interview: Writing Thank You Notes - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from Dr.Michelle FinkelOnce your AMCAS and secondary essays have been submitted, getting into medical school kicks into high gear with the interview season. Because medical school admissions have become so competitive of late – especially in this weaker economy - the medical school interview has become ...
Views: 2126(1 vote) - 10 Important Job Interview Questions - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Alana JohnsonWith the current state of economic affairs in the United States and other countries being what they are, jobs are hard to come by. If you are fortunate enough to be granted a job interview, don’t arrive unprepared. There are many aspects to interview preparation, but an area often overlooked ...
Views: 1513(2 votes) - 17 important things to remember as you prepare for an interview - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Sandy KiaizadehCongratulations, you’ve been asked in for an interview! While this is a feat in itself, given this troubling economy, your work isn’t done yet. It's important to make a great impression when you go for a job interview, and this includes remaining calm and composed. If you look flustered and ...
Views: 3525(3 votes) - STAR Interview Technique for Behavioral Job Interviews - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Peggy McKeeEmployers want to know about more than just your skills and experience–they want to know how you’ll get along day-to-day. How will you react in stressful situations? What will you do when a customer gets cranky, or there’s some issue with the product? One way for hiring managers to get to ...
Views: 2294(1 vote) - Being Prepared is the Best Way to Deal with Hard Interview Questions - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from James MalervyIt appears that now than ever before college students are filling out online job applications following graduation with anticipation of getting a job interview. Before students graduate college they need to have an extraordinary resume. Most colleges offer some type of resume writing seminar and ...
Views: 1359(3 votes) - How to Ace the Interview Before It Starts - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from Todd RhoadSurely you know that a job interview requires preparation and research. We often spend hours and hours practicing answering the most common questions. Yet, our greatest keys to success come from asking only a few questions prior to the interview. In this post, I’ll present three key questions ...
Views: 1268(4 votes) - ***In Public Speaking, What Does Your Visual Image Say about Your? - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from Nancy DanielsOne of the best pieces of advice I give to my clients when teaching presentation skills is to always be prepared for the unexpected and that goes for your clothing as well as your visual image. Without a doubt, what you are saying and how you are saying are the most important aspects of your ...
Views: 3218(5 votes) - The Essential Job Interview Checklist - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from James MalervyYou just got the call for a job interview! This is great news, Congratulations! See how all the hard work you put into writing a professional resume, networking at various events and online job searching has paid off at last. To be sure you are the brightest star above all the other job ...
Views: 1368(2 votes) - How to Plan Your Career and be Successful - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from James TomersonSo, you have graduated from school or would soon graduate, right? Do you have any action plan for your career ready to fulfill your future professional commitments? With the education requirement going up for most of the job positions, students face tough competition while landing a job they are ...
Views: 1339(4 votes) - 5 Must Interview Questions You Need to Ask! - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from James MalervyThese five must ask interview questions go beyond the apparent ones, such as what is the title of the job, what is the job description, who would you be reporting to, and other fundamental questions. In fact, it's doubtful you'll even need to ask those questions, as they are typically summarized ...
Views: 3036(7 votes) - Key to a great future: Interviewing Skills - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from James MalervyWhen was the last time you had a job interview? Did it go well for you? Chances are that it went poorly for you and that is no criticism on you personally, it’s just that people tend to be afraid of interviewing and as a result, they don’t get the jobs they want. I read that something like 86% ...
Views: 1305(5 votes) - 5 Steps To A Great Job Interview - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from James MalervyAre you ready for your next job interview? Do you know the secrets of pulling off a great interview and getting hired for the job of your dreams? Use these five simple steps to prepare yourself and you will leave the best possible impression you can with the hiring manager. 1.Get there Early ...
Views: 1404 - Interview Preparation; How To Create Your Unique Brand - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Carole MartinAlmost every article - or career coach - will tell you that in order to do well in an interview - and to ultimately get the job offer, you must "Be Prepared." But what if you don't know how to prepare? - "What does prepared look like?" - "How do I know what they are going to ask?" - "How ...
Views: 2049(5 votes) - Even More Behaviors for a Successful Job Search - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2009 from Gordon WalterIn this economy and with many people to choose from, it can be a close call between finalists in awarding the job. Sometimes the final decision on selecting one candidate versus another can sometimes be based upon relatively minor points. One person was a little better and it made the ...
Views: 785 - A basic primer for starting a career in the facilities maintenance field - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Daniel StaudenmaierOk so you’re new to the facilities maintenance field, or hope to be, and you have stumbled across this article and hope that it can help you land that position in the maintenance field. It can if you are brutality honest about your abilities and willingness to learn. You will need to address ...
Views: 1385(1 vote) - ***How to Stand Out From the Crowd in Your Job Interviews - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2009 from Nancy DanielsToday, unemployment is higher than it has been for quite some long time and, in many cases, older workers are looking for a job after years of security in their former positions. For some, just the idea of being interviewed is a frightening experience. With the high number of applicants ...
Views: 2358 - Interview Killers - A Top Ten List of What Not To Do. - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2009 from Jessica HolbrookOver the years I have interviewed hundreds of candidates. I have seen and heard things that would shock you and that you would never expect during an interview. So I have compiled a list of the top ten things not to do during an interview. 10. Do not bring your boyfriend, best friend or ...
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