MSL Recruiting

A Recruiter’s Perspective: The Highlights of the 2023 MSL Society Conference

A Recruiter’s Perspective: The Highlights of the 2023 MSL Society Conference By Lawrence Beck and Tracy Johnson From this quarter’s issue of the MSL Journal This past August, the MSL Society Conference took place in Miami. The event not only introduced us to a new location after years in Las Vegas but also introduced us to many new faces to meet and hot topics to discuss. As recruiters in the field of medical space, we have the privilege of attending the conference every year. As always, especially this year with higher attendance than ever, we had an up-close-and-personal view of just how important…

5 Signs It’s Time To Make A Job Change

It can be intimidating to start a job search, not to mention time-consuming. But sometimes the smart move is to explore what else is out there, even if that feels a little scary. Here are some signs that even if you’re comfortable in your current role, it might be time to take a risk with something new. Not Feeling Challenged Just because you’re happy enough in your current role doesn’t mean you’re really satisfied. If you’re looking for the chance to grow and develop, it might make more sense to start somewhere fresh where those opportunities exist. Maybe your company siloes…

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…

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…

Prepare Questions and Answers for Your Next MSL Interview

Ask This, Not That Part III Welcome to the third installment of “Ask This, Not That.” Today, we’re going to discuss ways to rephrase questions to best demonstrate your interest in or enthusiasm about a job. Don’t forget that sometimes the questions asked in an interview can be as important, if not more important, than the way you answer the interviewer’s questions. Here are three questions to ask in your next MSL interview. Don’t ask: “What would my job be?” or “What does this company do?” Do ask: “I saw ___ in the job description, which I am very excited about. Can…