Beware of Stereotypes

Ego

Know-it-all

Nerd

Know nothing about business

Have I gotten your attention?

Just like any group of people, doctors come in all shapes, colors and egos…

Many are perfectionists

Many have imposter syndrome

Some are egotistical

Some think they know everything

Many claim to not know anything about business

Some know a lot about business

What’s my point?

When you go into an interview, it’s helpful to know what the interviewer is thinking…

And here is where my experience and expertise come in – as a physician in pharma AND a hiring manager that interviews physicians.

Our teams are interested to know if YOU think you know everything… are you a “know-it-all”? 

Are you “always right”?

Are you “full of ego”?

Those are stereotypes that docs face … no shying away from it!

BUT…

I also know that many physicians aren’t egotistical AT ALL!

They worry they don’t know enough,

That they don’t know everything,

That they don’t really belong as a physician…

When interviewing, you must know what the other side is thinking and counter that – provide them evidence against the stereotypes. 

Be humble, yet confident

Be willing to listen

Open to learning

Collaborative

Curious

Make sure when interviewing that you understand what the person interviewing you may be coming to the table with – a preconceived notion about physicians…

Be interested

Be open

Be curious

Be confident but not cocky

This is where coaching comes in! Having a coach to prepare you for interviews and help you understand the process from an insider’s view is critical… know the pitfalls and potential mis-steps and be coached to avoid them!

Ready to make a career transition to pharma/biotech… want to explore a way to use your medical training and knowledge in a fulfilling way without nights and weekends call or charting. Watch this webinar on Getting Past the Three Major Hurdles to a Career in the Pharma Industry HERE.