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5 Ways MSLs Relieve Stress at Work

At times stressful situations occur without warning. Whether it’s the car breaking down, dog chewing on your favorite shoes, missing your flight, or not getting that job. Some situations we can avoid, some we can control, and some we must just deal with. Dealing with stress can be challenging and at times just plain destructive. It slows down our motivation, productivity, control, plans, and ultimately the outcome of our day. It's even more difficult when those situations occur at work as we're limited in time to ourselves and on the clock. So, how do you continue with your day and…

3 New Questions to Ask in your MSL Interview

Prepare Questions and Answers for Your Next MSL Interview Ask This, Not That Part II Welcome to the second installment of “Ask This, Not That.” In this series, we discuss ways to spice up bland interview questions that hiring authorities are frequently asked. Don’t forget that sometimes the questions asked in an interview can be as important, if not more important, than the way you ask the interviewer’s questions. Here are three questions to ask in your next MSL interview. Don’t Ask: How would you describe the company culture? Do Ask: What do YOU like about working here? The problem…

3 Ways to Botch an MSL Interview Presentation

Being able to nail a scientific presentation is a necessity of the MSL. As a result, it's usually a necessity to succeed in an interview. Experienced MSLs are generally good presenters of scientific data. But, when given instructions to develop a new job interview presentation, uncharacteristic mistakes can appear. Here are 3 Ways to Botch an MSL Interview Presentation. 1. Being too long-winded One of the pieces of advice we give so frequently is that when interviewing for an MSL job you need you to remember that you're being evaluated as if you're at a KOL meeting. What might be…

3 Reasons to Rethink Taking that Counteroffer

There's a constant battle for top MSL talent. So when employers learn a top performer is leaving, their quick fix is whipping up a counteroffer. But should you really accept? It might seem convenient to accept a higher salary and stay. But before you do, check out our 3 Reasons to Rethink Taking that Counteroffer. 1. Money can only do so much to fix your current job A pay raise is clearly the most common type of counteroffer. It's quick and it's usually the most appealing. But keep in mind the reason you wanted to start job hunting in the…

5 Ways to Get the Most Return Out of Your Career

It’s the end of tax season. A time of year when everyone hopes to receive a return rather than owing more. Well, the same goes for our careers, doesn’t it? We put a lot of time and energy into our careers. Would you rather get a return for that effort, or continue contributing more fruitless time and energy? Here are 5 Ways to Get the Most Return Out of Your Career. 1. Set Goals I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. You can’t get to where you want to go without a road map. Setting goals makes us…