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Tips and Tricks for Writing a Great Field Medical Affairs Resume – Part II

Part II: Professional Summary & Work Experiences If you missed Part I, click here! Your resume is your first impression on a hiring manager. It’s important to include all pertinent details, from easy-to-read contact information to the special projects and experiences that make you a great candidate. Read on for a checklist of resume must-haves, and some very important do-nots. Your professional summary is a paragraph at the top of your resume that briefly explains your background and your goals. Think of it as a short, written version of your “elevator speech”: it’s a chance to introduce yourself before going into the nitty-gritty…

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Tips and Tricks for Writing a Great Field Medical Affairs Resume

Part I: The Basics Your resume is your first impression on a hiring manager. It’s important to include all pertinent details, from easy-to-read contact information to the special projects and experiences that make you a great candidate. Here's a checklist of resume must-haves, and some very important do-nots. A resume highlights your skills (particularly those related to the role for which you're applying), emphasizes places of employment over education, and typically runs no more than two pages. A CV emphasizes academic accomplishments, begins with your educational credentials, and can run much longer depending on your publications, posters, and presentations. Most MSLs use a hybrid…

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Runnin’ Down A Dream: 5 Sembio Hangout Takeaways

A couple of weeks ago we hosted another "SEMbio Hangout." SEMbio Hangouts are a series of virtual meetings we host via Zoom where we meet with MSLs, aspiring MSLs, and MSL managers to discuss trends or popular topics. Our topic last week was "Runnin' Down a Dream," where we got to pick the brains of a few new MSLs to hear their thoughts on how they were able to land their first MSL positions. Our three panelists - Rebecca Hill, Renee Rotolo, and Ren-Jay Shei - have all become MSLs in the past couple of years. While it's always nice…

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5 Ways to Maximize the Effectiveness of Our Writing

We are in a day in age, no matter what our occupation is, where written communication is important. Emails and text messages continue to replace phone calls and people constantly have their devices in front of them. As an MSL, you may routinely use written communication to schedule KOL appointments, coordinate meetings with internal colleagues, or pitch an idea to your team. If career development is on your mind, there's a likelihood that you're also writing thank you letters after interviews, asking for involvement in special projects, or expressing interest in a promotion opportunity that has arisen. We can easily…

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SEMbio’s MSL Recruiter Hangout Session 2

We had so much fun doing our first Recruiter Hangout that we wanted to do another one!  This Zoom Recruiter Hangout is geared towards aspiring MSL candidates. We know there are a lot of questions out there about how to break into the role and what it's like once you do. We will also have some experienced MSLs as panelists with us so you can learn from the best!  When: Wednesday, June 3rd Time: 4 pm CT How to sign up? Fill out the form here! A password and link to the meeting will be sent to you the day prior…

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