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If we had a dollar for every time someone asked, “What should I wear to the interview/conference/meeting?”, we’d fund our own MSL Mastery clothing line.
It’s easy to downplay this stuff. You're a Medical Affairs professional, not a fashionista. We know this job...
By Patrina Pellett, PhD (Follow me on LinkedIn)
“Hi Patrina, Happy Holidays! I just wanted to let you know that one of the best moments for me this year was when I printed all your blogs, made a binder, and read through them multiple times—they’ve been so inspiring and insightful.”
— Aspiring MSL
A Medical Science Liaison candidate recently confided, “I miss the old days of interviewing in person. I’m just better that way. I can connect more easily.”
I understood. In-person interviews had a certain simplicity and immediacy. Sitting face-to-face, shaking hands, an...
By Patrina Pellett, PhD (Follow me on LinkedIn)
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2025 is YOUR year. It’s the year to elevate your impact, refine your craft, and priorit...
MSLs travel a lot. Work travel is so fun, especially in the beginning. You feel fancy and get to eat a lot of good food.
Eventually, you are dodging polar vortexes and frantically running to be on time for your next presentation. It gets tiring. Here are work travel tips t...
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Real talk, career tips, and insider gems we usually save for training clients.
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