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Tom Caravela
Mastering the First Impression
first impression, job interviews, professional communication, resume tips, LinkedIn profile
Why is a first impression so important? Mainly because it could also be your last, and only, impression on someone. Oftentimes, job seekers can fail at conveying a positive first impression, and they will unfortunately never get another chance to show who they truly are. This is an area that I feel …
Jan 29th • 2 mins read
Tom Caravela
MSL Retention – What Matters Most
digital marketing, search engine optimization, keyword analysis, content strategy, online visibility
As the Medical Science Liaison job market continues to become more and more competitive, attrition rates continue to increase as a result. One of the most common questions I receive from MSL Directors and Medical Affairs leaders is, “What can we do to keep our MSLs loyal and motivated?” …
Mar 15th • 2 mins read
Bridget Rasmusson
6 Tips to Ace Your Next MSL Interview!
digital marketing, content optimization, search engine ranking, keyword research, on-page SEO
As a Medical Affairs-focused recruitment firm, we see MSL interview "wins" and slip-ups on a daily basis. From our experience working with candidates across all therapeutic areas and across the entire United States, I've noticed a few trends that might help you get that next interview "win" under yo…
Sep 28th • 1 min read
Tom Caravela
Combatting the “Summer Slow Down" – MSL Job Search Tips for Slower Months
Medical Science Liaison, Medical Affairs recruitment, job search strategies, networking in medical field, summer hiring trends
There is definitely a cyclical nature to hiring Medical Science Liaisons and Medical Affairs professionals. Typically, peak season for recruitment and hiring is from March to June, which is the time-frame in and around which MSLs collect their annual bonuses. However, Medical Science Liaison hiring …
Jun 23rd • 2 mins read
Tom Caravela
7 High-Cost Interview Mistakes that are Easy to Avoid
digital marketing, content strategy, search engine optimization, keyword research, online visibility
Is your job search taking much longer than expected? Have you gone on interviews and feel it went well, but you still didn’t get the job? Interviewing in a competitive job market can be more challenging than one might think. COVID-19 has not made the interview process any easier – instea…
Jul 28th • 1 min read
Tom Caravela
What to do When a Job Offer is Rescinded
job offer, rescinded job offer, job search, negotiation, budget cuts, hiring freeze, career advice, networking, job market, job application, job opportunities
First off, there are a couple of reasons why a company might rescind a job offer. Number one, if the person gets an offer and over negotiates or handles the negotiation improperly, it may rub people the wrong way and could lead to the company rescinding the offer. More commonly, the reason why job o…
Jul 20th • 5 mins read