Interviewing Preparation
You have to give a presentation!?!?
During the interview process, it is not unusual to be asked to provide a presentation to an audience. The goal of the presentation includes: Most teams will ask you to choose a topic (as opposed to assigning one). In deciding what to present, consider the following: A few other tips: Years ago, during my residency,…
Read MoreThe STARs align!
S = SITUATION T = TASK A = ACTION R = RESULT In an interview, you want to be specific AND concise. The STAR technique provides a framework to follow that you can refer to despite the nervousness you might feel during an interview. Situation: provide specifics of a situation or story that sets the…
Read MoreCelebrating Success!
Doubt gets in the way of success. When you are in the process of interviewing for jobs in biopharma you must manage the self-doubt. You MUST sell the translate-able skills that you bring to the role AND You know those skills best. If an interviewer presents a negative to you… “well, you don’t have research…
Read MorePlaying the Cello
I often have clients say they are worried… concerned…nervous About their resume About interviewing About negotiating They are, in fact, SCARED. And, yet to achieve the goal, they must show up. They must press on. Breathe Be brave Man Up, Woman Up, Person Up I started cello lessons a couple of years ago, during Covid…
Read MoreBeware 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…
Read MoreWhat to Expect During the Interview Process
One of the most common questions I get when working with physician clients during their career transition is about the process of interviewing. A few of those questions include: “How long before I hear back?” “Should I expect to do a presentation?” “Who will I be meeting with?” “What time interval should I wait before…
Read MoreEXPERIENCE
Or, But I don’t have experience… Or, But all the job descriptions ask for experience… What experience do you, a physician, have? 4 years of undergrad 4 years of medical school … including 2 years of clinical care during your 3rd and 4th years of medical school 3+ years of residency … hours and hours…
Read MoreInsights from a Life Sciences Recruiter
Matt Taitelman, Senior Director of Physician Recruitment, CNS and Rare Disease at Klein Hersh International shares his insights and experience for physicians looking to transition to the pharmaceutical industry. Matt has helped me both recruit for roles I needed to hire and has also been the recruiter that was retained to hire for a role…
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