Job Interviews and the fine art of storytelling
Do you know why so many well meaning professionals fumble in their job Interviews. This post is my take on this subject.
What exactly happens in a job interview? In my opinion, it is an opportunity and also a perfect setting for you to tell your story to your prospective employer. How would you make that story of yours riveting, engaging and exciting is entirely in your hands. Read more »
Hot Tips on how to use Linkedin to market your potential
Few months back I discussed about the power of personal branding and the undeniable presence of social networking sites which is emerging as one of the tool for recruitment. During the last two years, I have placed 4 candidates using Linkedin network. Not a big number, but still a good one because, I have still not purchased any of their premium plans yet. But still was able to find some interesting candidates working in niche sectors with unique skills. Read more »
30 Second Brief
Forget 2 minute elevator pitches. 30 seconds or less is all it takes to introduce yourself properly. Sadly, many fail to do this even in their job interviews. A proper 30-second introduction is a first step towards becoming a deal clincher in any transaction. Either it be a job interview or a negotiation for a sale. Even if it is not entirely business, a 30 second introduction matters much even in a social setting, for example, in any talkshow you participate…or may be when you are asking somebody out for a date. Read more »
Book Review-Hardknocks for the GreenHorn
Anup Soans, a management consultant and executive coach, provides insights into the Pharma sales scenario through his new book “Hardknocks for the GreenHorn”. The book provides practical tips, techniques, and tricks to succeed in the highly competitive Pharma market place. In my opinion this book should be a ‘must read’ for lifescience and pharma professionals with 0 to 5years experience. I would even say that, all the final year students of lifesciences stream, who aspire to enter pharma industry should read this book to understand how the domestic formulation industry works. Read more »
Great tips to fast-track your career-part 3
Read Part 1 here and Part 2 here.
We discussed in detail about how one can successfully transition their sales career from Pharma to Medical devices. Though we covered lot of ground, I still felt some points were left out and I thought about touching them upon in this concluding post on this topic.
Does anyone stand to lose when they choose to make this mid career transition. Not really. But however lets look at the some of the advantages and disadvantages of making such a move. Read more »
Kathirvel N
I am an independent consultant and run a healthcare business based in Chennai, India. Pharmacareers.in is an industry blog and a job-board. Apart from providing interesting content which you might find useful in your career and daily life, this site will serve as a platform for sharing, exchanging views/ideas, and also help Employers and Job Seekers to fulfill their people/career needs. Its my pleasure to have you as a guest.
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