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So you know you’re the best pharmaceutical sales rep or the best medical device rep in the business right? My question is, do the people who post the coveted position you desire know?   In the past few weeks I have had many conversations with both pharma and med rep recruiters as well as the candidates who desperately need a job posted by the before mentioned.  Unanimously the theme remains that the number of candidates or should I restate “qualified candidates” far exceeds the quantity... Read Full Story

Is Your Recruiting Social Media Ready?   The buzz word on line is Web 2.0.  If you as a recruiter are not familiar it is time you get acquainted.    At first I thought Web 2.0 was just the term for everything new to go online.  In a sense that’s true.  However 2.0 is more the adaptation of using the web the way it should be used.  The days of a loyal site user who doesn’t cheat on you are gone.  Infidelity is more of a necessary survival tactic a user needs to stay ahead. If you as a... Read Full Story

While hiring managers in-boxes are overflowing with resumes from thousands of unemployed.  I keep hearing the complaint that finding a qualified candidate is still a challenge.   The Healthcare, Medical Device and Pharmaceutical industry still rank in the top expanding industries and best place to find a job.  But when you talk to the hiring managers the common grievance is that the all-star still is not showing up.  It is an employers market and options for talent are more in their... Read Full Story

Is Your Recruiting Social Media Ready?   The buzz word on line is Web 2.0.  If you as a recruiter are not familiar it is time you get acquainted.    At first I thought Web 2.0 was just the term for everything new to go online.  In a sense that’s true.  However 2.0 is more the adaptation of using the web the way it should be used.  The days of a loyal site user who doesn’t cheat on you are gone.  Infidelity is more of a necessary survival tactic a user needs to stay ahead. If you as a... Read Full Story

Welcome to the Bragfolio Blog!  Bragfolio is excited to launch our fully functional job recruitment and personal career promotion job site.  If you are in the pharmaceutical or medical industry vertical then www.bragfolio.com is worth a look.  www.bragfolio.com offers an open source profile page.  It is designed to advertise your professional achievements in an online brag book to help you promote you!    If you are a medical sales rep, pharmaceutical sales rep or in the medical industry... Read Full Story

Can't Find A Job? It's Time for Some Shameless Self Promotion! Need Some New Ideas? Follow Us Here!     At last glance the average number of job seekers to every available position is estimated to be around 17 to 1.  In my book that’s a pretty big number.  In some instances that may be discouraging.  To put a positive spin on it, there are jobs out there. While reading this you might think those are pretty slim odds.  But fear not, it can be done and is being done on a regular basis... Read Full Story

Summer is here –   Is this the time to lighten up on your job search? Absolutely not! Many companies are in the process of doing new product launches and sales force expansions. Job seekers should not get lulled into letting up on their search during the warm months. Business does not stop just because summer starts. Interviewing and hiring activity was as high in June as it was in February. Stay motivated and focused by setting milestones in your search. Don’t let you search become so much... Read Full Story

The Best Way Not To Get An Interview When You Apply!   Do you ever wonder if the resume or application you sent out ever gets looked at by human eyes when you apply?  In many cases they don’t but we’ll save that keyword job hunt topic for another post.    The number of people unemployed and currently seeking positions realistically equates to one  job for every six applicants.  You may wonder if anyone ever looks at the resume or application you submitted and what are the chances of... Read Full Story

What Is Social Media? And How Do I Use It To Get A Job?   I get this question often.  Social media primarily refers to the internet and it’s websites that allow more personal interaction and linking to those of like kind interests etc.  There are more social networks than one can count online. The prominent ones most are familiar with such as Face Book, LinkedIn, My Space and Bebo to name a few dominate the space.  All offer an array of functionality and fun gadgets to stay in touch with... Read Full Story

At last glance the average number of job seekers to every available position is estimated to be around 17 to 1.  In my book that’s a pretty big number.  In some instances that may be discouraging.  To put a positive spin on it, there are jobs out there. While reading this you might think those are pretty slim odds.  But fear not, it can be done and is being done on a regular basis.    Remember a hiring manager or recruiter is just a person too.  He or she only has so many hours in the day... Read Full Story