There are plenty of people who think that a LinkedIn account replaces traditional methods of job-hunting. While this might work for a few, this is not really the concept that propels the existence of this professional networking site. The purpose of LinkedIn is to provide a means of connecting with other people in the context [...] Related posts:
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Chris Norris and Kraig McKee (2 sales managers) talk about how you (the guys) can buy a suit that will sell you without going broke! Of course, since Chris and Kraig are in medical, healthcare, and clinical diagnostics industries, their perspective is really relevant to us.
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As any laboratory sales job-seeker can attest, finding a great job in pharmaceutical sales, clinical diagnostics sales, medical device sales, biotechnology sales, imaging sales, clinical laboratory sales, clinical laboratory sales, or other healthcare revenue has always been challenging because of the competitive nature of the industry, but today’s business climate makes it even more difficult. The fine [...] Related posts:
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Employers wanna know about more than just your skills and experience–they want to know how you’ll get along day-to-day. How will you react in stressful situations? What will you do when a customer gets cranky, or there’s some issue with the product?
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Rest in peace Joseph Juran. Inventor of the 80/20 rule.
Your 80/20 rule saved many careers.
How can that be?
If you managed for any period of time and were an effective manager, you’ve used the 80/20 rule.
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Dear Peggy,
I can’t keep up with all the requests on LinkedIn, Plaxo, and now Naymz. Which one is the most important? Can I let the others slide?
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If you are a sales professional or want to become one, or if you are looking for a new sales job, you will face one of the toughest interview processes of any job seeker.
