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Fitter for that new job

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getting-fit1Good morning.

I thought I would highlight how looking for a new job, can in fact be an enjoyable task.

As we all know, our health is our most valuable asset and one which is very often taken for granted.

Looking for a job causes great stress levels which slowly build up in our nervous system turning us into the human equivalent of a pressure cooker. But when we do some physical exercise, all that stored up energy suddenly finds a channel through which it can operate. So when you finish, not only do you have that feel-good physical factor, but also an enhanced sense of mental clarity.

Feeling good about yourself and having clarity of thought are a MUST when looking for a new job.

Shaking off lethargy and sluggishness is a real challenge when looking for a new job. The feeling of disappointment and not being able to accomplish anything during the day will be common and there will be the temptation of throwing in the towel and putting your head under the covers. DON’T

We all know that deep inside us there is  boundless inner potential waiting to be fulfilled. One way to tap into this potential is through sports. Not only does this give you a sense of  joy and fulfilment but it releases endorphins into the blood and gives you the ‘feel good factor’.

It is imprtant to feel good when looking for a new job.

Make exercise part of your day and this will shake off any negative feelings around your situation and give you the confidence to do all you can in finding that new job.

And of course, you will be a lot fitter to take on the challenge.

Do Nurses make good Medical Sales Reps?

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nurses2Do Nurses make good Medical Sales Reps?

We are asked this question a lot and the simple answer is ‘YES’. You might ask ‘WHY’ and the simple reason is, Nurses are good listeners.

Of course it is not only being a good listener that gets you into Medical Sales but a combination of other factors too. A Nurse has a good all-round knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology and in a lot of cases can be a Specialist. A Medical Sales company seeking a Cardiology Sales Rep for example will look at a Nurse who has specialised in this area.

Now don’t get me wrong here. It is not all as simple as that. Not all Nurses want to go into Medical Sales but this blog is focused on those who DO. Those who feel that they have the passion and drive to sell are those Nurses that become successful in Medical Sales.

We have placed a number of Nurses with no Medical Sales experience in Medical Sales companies and they have all been excellent.

Nurses live in a Hospital environment, they speak in  medical terms all day and they are passionate about what they do. The only thing that they are missing is SALES

That is easily rectified as there are a lot of Medical Sales Training courses available focused on medical professionals wanting to get into SALES. For any of you Nurses out there thinking of getting into Medical Sales, these courses are a MUST.

A lot of Nurses find that after a number of years, they are ready for a new challenge and Medical Sales seems a natural career move for them. They like the change of having their week-ends off and working to earn more money.

If any of you Nurses are thinking about a career change, think seriously about Medical Sales.

Ask yourself the questions:

1) Am I passionate about what I do?

2) Am I driven by money?

If the answer to the above is ‘YES’, Medical Sales could be the career move for you.

Jobseekers Wake up and Smell the coffee

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smell-the-coffee1Jobseekers, wake up and smell the coffee. It is about time YOU took control of your CV.

Here are a few tips:

1. When you apply on-line for a job, take the name of the contact person down and follow up with a call.

2. Do NOT allow  a Recruitment Agency send in your CV to a company without your full knowledge and full consent.

3. Do NOT apply for the same job twice. If you are not sure if it is the same job as it is worded differently in the ad, ring the agency to find out.

4. Be active NOT pro-active. If you see a job you are interested in, but are not sure if you are suitable, phone the agency to find out. Do not waste time applying for jobs that are not suitable for you.

5. Keep in touch with the agency/agencies that you are dealing with on a regular basis. Do not expect them to call you as they are dealing with dozens of jobseekers a day. By phoning the agency, you are showing that you are vigilant and you are also reminding the agency that you are available

By using the above tips, you are TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR CV.

By doing so, you are making sure that you are being represented in the marketplace in the most professional way.