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The Real Reason You Don’t Like Networking (And 7 Tips to Overcome It) job search networking Sep 19, 2024

By Patrina Pellett, PhD (Follow me on LinkedIn)

 

“Network,” they say. “It’s the best way to get a job,” they say. But let’s be honest networking is the worst. Awkward small talk, reaching out to strangers, and getting rejected. It's really cringey.

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How To Search For An MSL Job While You Sleep job search networking Jul 26, 2024

By Patrina Pellett, PhD (Follow me on LinkedIn)

 

Imagine waking up to a notification that a recruiter is interested in you for an MSL position. Sounds like a dream, right? It's not! This is the power of a highly optimized LinkedIn profile.

 

However, many aspiring MSLs fail...

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You Get An Intro To A Hiring Manager - What Should You Say? job search networking May 23, 2024

By Patrina Pellett, PhD (Follow me on LinkedIn)

 

We are like a broken record over here about how important it is to network for your job search. It is absolutely one of the best ways to get your resume in front of hiring managers. 

 

Here are some great...

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Don't Make This Mistake When Pursuing Your 1st MSL Role job search networking May 09, 2024

By Patrina Pellett, PhD (Follow me on LinkedIn)

 

Does this sound like you? You are finishing up your PhD, MD, or PharmD and cruising the job market. Or thinking of transitioning out of clinical practical and looking for industry jobs.

 

Then someone says you...

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Overlooked Important Networking Tip - The Follow Up job search msls networking Apr 12, 2024

By Patrina Pellett, PhD (Follow me on LinkedIn)

 

Pro networking skills are required to work in Medical Affairs. Whether you are an Aspiring MSL, existing MSL or in another Medical Affairs function relationship building is critical! With time and practice you get past the feelings...

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Examples Of How To Network job search msls networking Apr 05, 2024

By Patrina Pellett, PhD (Follow me on LinkedIn)

 

Are you able to reach out to someone you don't know, get them to respond, and then build a meaningful connection with them (i.e. network)?

Networking is a required skill for the job search (here are 3 benefits of networking when searching for...

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3 Benefits of Networking When Searching for an MSL Job job search networking Mar 07, 2024

By Patrina Pellett, PhD (Follow me on LinkedIn)

 

You are looking to land your first MSL position and send your resume to 100s of job listings. Then you never hear back and start to feel really discouraged. The job market is tough and the MSL job market is super competitive. There is a...

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Easy Trick to Network And Build Meaningful Relationships job search networking Feb 29, 2024

By Patrina Pellett, PhD

 

What is the most dreaded word for every job searcher, PhD, MD, PharmD, and just humans in general?

Networking.

You know you need to network but it is so awful! It's hard. It's awkward. What if you get rejected. You'll have to talk to strangers, and then probably get...

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