Posts under ‘References’

What you say about your references can kill your chances to get the job–not to mention what they say about you when they’re called! Your references are a giant factor in your success–they can make you or break you (see How Bad References Can Kill Your Job Search). But I just talked to [...] Related posts:

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Do you know how to handle the references question? I just talked to a candidate who’s making a fatal mistake when asked about her references. Listen to this audio to discover out what it is and how to avoid it: Want more job-getting advice? Check out this no cost training on “How to Get a [...] Related posts:

1. Pharmaceutical Revenue Job Interview Workshop: References Aren’t an Afterthought If you’re asked about your references in the job interview,…
2. Pharma Sales Job Search Advice: References – Written vs. Verbal Have you ever wondered if it carries more weight to…
3. Pharmaceutical Revenue Reps: 10 Ways to Utilize Your References Resumes Win Interviews, But References Win Job Offers By Heidi…

If you’re asked about your references in the job interview, do you’ve a few names ready?
Do you know what these people would say about you when they are called?
In today’s movie scene, I’ll tell you how to choose the best references, how to make sure they say amazing, glowing things about you, and why it’s [...] Related posts:

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It’s rough out there:  tens of thousands of pharma sales reps have gotten laid off in the last 2 years, and pharmaceutical layoffs are  only getting worse.  Not only are all those thousands of pharmaceutical reps flooding the position market in medical/healthcare/pharmaceutical sales, many pharma companies are telling the former sales managers of these reps [...] Related posts:

1. “I just got laid off by a large Pharmaceutical company and would like to interview for the analytical capital equipment sales position you’ve advertised”. It seems that every week someone in our office has…
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3. Cafe Pharma: The Web Equivalent of the Chaps’s Room Wall? Cafe Pharma (or Cafepharma) can be a great source of…

Your career opportunity references are important to your career opportunity search success.  They’re the last step in the interview process, and you need to take just as much care with ‘em as you do with everything else–like your CV, your interview skills, your brag book, or your 30/60/90-day plan.  A great reference could easily be what convinces [...] Related posts:

1. OMG, They Asked for References! – Podcast PODCASTS OMG, They Asked for References What do you…
2. Clinical Revenue Reps: How to Have Winning References Today’s post is from guest author Heidi Allison-Shane, Managing…
3. How to Answer the Job Interview Question “Tell me about yourself” What’s the most dreaded job interview question?  “Tell me about…

Resumes Win Interviews, But References Win Career opportunity Offers
By Heidi M. Allison, Managing Director, JobReferences.com Inquiring minds wanna know, and no minds are more inquiring than these about to hire you. Rest assured, you will be investigated. As a rule of thumb, the better the job, the higher the pay, – the tougher the screening process. [...] Related posts:

1. Medical Revenue Reps: How to Have Winning References Today’s post is from guest author Heidi Allison-Shane, Managing…
2. Pharmaceutical Sales Reps: Will Your Job References Help You or Hurt You? Career Sabotage: The Influence of a Past Employer   The…
3. Pharmaceutical Rep: Laid off? Check your references before I do. One of the best pieces of advice I need to…

I have known David Allen for a long time. I tried to recruit him back about 9 years ago. Failed. But did win him as a client – so all was not lost. He is a super manager with experience in Quest Diagnostics (clinical services), Oncura (oncology therapy) and Urologix (oncology therapy). So I begged [...] Related posts:

1. Revenue Manager Gives (Audio) Insider Perspective on Hiring (GE/Bayer/Abbott background) I met Chris Norris 12 + years ago when I…
2. Should you e-mail your 30/60/90-day revenue plan to the hiring manager? As a Pharmaceutical Sales Recruiter, I recommend to all my…
3. Send Your VP of Revenue and Marketing a Thank You Note Many sales reps who spend time with upper-level people in…

Jennifer M. tells all about how a career coach (that would be me) made her fantasy position come true (even in this economy)!
I worked with Jennifer mid July. We fixed her resume, worked on her social media skills, helped her target hiring managers (and gave her the secret of what to ask for when she [...] Related posts:

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3. How Can Career Coaching from the Pharmaceutical Sales Recruiter Help You? As a clinical sales recruiter, I spend a lot of…