Results for 'career advice'
Michael Pietrack
Leading From the Front: 3 Leadership Lessons From Mark Cuban
Businessman and entrepreneur Mark Cuban recently discussed leadership with Leadership Lab columnist Michael Pietrack. The three lessons that came out of that conversation start with one word: caring.
Dec 17th • 6 mins read
Michael Pietrack
Leadership Lab: 10 Ways Executives Can Stay Visible, Valuable Between Jobs
For biopharma executives who are between roles, navigating the transitionary time can be challenging. However, they can remain visible and valuable so they’re ready to seize their next big opportunity.
Oct 22nd • 5 mins read
Michael Pietrack
Managing Emotions After Being Downsized
The biggest challenge a person faces after being downsized is the wide range of emotions that follow. Over the past 15 years, I’ve observed many individuals deal with this unfortunate circumstance, and I wanted to share what I’ve seen others do to cope. I genuinely hope this helps you or someon…
Oct 21st • 5 mins read
Michael Pietrack
Practical Advice for When You're Downsized. What Activities will Pay-off after a Lay-off?
Have you or someone you know recently been downsized, laid off, or RIF’d? If so, you’re going to want to watch and share this video. When one is downsized, there is a range of emotions. Some feel betrayed and carry hurt feelings, while others fight with the fear of uncertainty and the reality…
Sep 15th • 5 mins read
Michael Pietrack
Resume Advice: Tattoos and Breadcrumbs
Okay, Pietrack has finally lost it! What do tattoos and breadcrumbs have to do with resume advice? If you did a web search seeking resume advice, you would get pages of information about resume construction to format to length. So much of how a resume should be constructed is subjective or based o…
Jul 14th • 5 mins read
Michael Pietrack
What Do Tennis and Job Interviewing Have in Common?
What do tennis and Job interviewing have in common? In a game of tennis, one person sends the ball over the net and the other person, sends it back, right? Well, when it comes to job interviewing, correspondence with the hiring manager is a lot like tennis. How? When you send the ball over the ne…
Apr 14th • 5 mins read
Michael Pietrack
The Four Employment Agreement Questions Every Pharma Executive Must Ask
opinion, career advice, leaderhsip, legal
Clarity on employment terms is essential to protect careers. In this column, Kaye/Bassman’s Michael Pietrack speaks to employment attorney Howard Matalon, JD, partner at OlenderFeldman, on how to evaluate the fine print of an employment agreement.
Dec 18th • 6 mins read
Tom Caravela
Where Did My Interview Go Wrong?
interview preparation tips, job interview mistakes, hiring manager feedback, candidate interview performance, professional recruiter advice
During the course of a lengthy and involved interview process, job seekers are often left wondering where they went wrong, or why things didn’t pan out positively in their favor – with a great job offer at the end and an exciting next chapter to look forward to in their professional care…
Apr 24th • 1 min read
Tom Caravela
Job Search Checklist for Aspiring Medical Science Liaisons
Medical Science Liaison, MSL role, MSL career tips, Pharmaceutical industry jobs, Break into MSL career
Tips to Help Break into Your First MSL Role The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) role, has become one of the most sought-after career paths in the Pharmaceutical and Biotech industry. What does it take to land a role as a Medical Science Liaison? As an MSL Recruiter, this is a question that I am…
May 17th • 2 mins read
Tom Caravela
Promotability: How to Land Your Next Promotion
professional visibility, career advancement, promotion tips, career progression, networking strategies, mentorship benefits, resume upgrades, servant leadership, problem-solving skills, personal branding
“Promotability” may be defined as one’s suitability for being promoted. Is it your goal to obtain a promotion this year? If so, how suitable or promotable are you for that next step? Job-seekers and professionals often ask me what steps are necessary for advancement. I have broken …
May 5th • 10 mins read
Tom Caravela
What to do When a Job Offer is Rescinded
job offer, rescinded job offer, job search, negotiation, budget cuts, hiring freeze, career advice, networking, job market, job application, job opportunities
First off, there are a couple of reasons why a company might rescind a job offer. Number one, if the person gets an offer and over negotiates or handles the negotiation improperly, it may rub people the wrong way and could lead to the company rescinding the offer. More commonly, the reason why job o…
Jul 20th • 5 mins read
Bridget Rasmusson
Positioning Yourself to Become an MSL in 2022
MSL role, clinical background, academic background, research background, industry, MSL Society, conference, scientific expert, therapeutic expertise, pharma companies
After attending the MSL Society’s 9th annual conference in Vegas Last week, I have taken some time to reflect on inquiries our team received about how to effectively step into the MSL role from a clinical, academic, or research background. Industry is a tough nut to crack, but it is absolutely…
Dec 21st • 10 mins read