12 Interview Techniques to Help Land Your Next Job

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Your next career move could very well be one interview away. Be sure to take every measure to prepare yourself and make the most of the opportunity. According to a recent Simply Hired survey of over 850 Managers, an overwhelming 89% said that “showing lack of preparation” will affect the…

May 12^th • 1 min read

10 Ways to Make an Impact on a Phone Interview

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The phone interview, sometimes referred to by Hiring Managers and Talent Acquisition teams as the “phone screen,” is most often the first step in the interview process. While most job seekers are familiar with this concept and first step, some think of it simply as a formality or a way t…

Apr 9^th • 1 min read

Resume Writing and Editing Tips for Pharma Professionals

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As a Professional Pharmaceutical Recruiter, I read and evaluate resumes (as well as CVs), every day. While I am not a professional resume writer, I have a very strong understanding of what a good resume or CV looks like and what should be included. More importantly, I keep track of what is most effe…

Aug 8^th • 1 min read

Promotability: How to Land Your Next Promotion

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“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 5^th • 10 mins read

Resume Advice: Tattoos and Breadcrumbs

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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 14^th • 5 mins read