💼 Small, medium vs. large companies - Where should you be applying?
⏩ I thought my only way to success was going up a corporate ladder in a large pharmaceutical company, so all my efforts were aimed at applying for the Graduate Schemes.
I failed every single application. More often than not, I haven't even heard from the recruiters, I got disqualified by an algorithm. When I did get through the algorithm, I had to compete with 1000 other people for 4 positions, so that didn't help either.
I did eventually end up working for a large company and didn't like it. So I tried the other side, a small company and that propelled my career.
📱 More on this topic in our latest #IGTV episode here
💭 Let us know in the comments what you think about the current topic and what you would like us to focus on next!
🎥 New episodes every Tuesday at 18:00 (CEST)
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⏩ I thought my only way to success was going up a corporate ladder in a large pharmaceutical company, so all my efforts were aimed at applying for the Graduate Schemes.
I failed every single application. More often than not, I haven't even heard from the recruiters, I got disqualified by an algorithm. When I did get through the algorithm, I had to compete with 1000 other people for 4 positions, so that didn't help either.
I did eventually end up working for a large company and didn't like it. So I tried the other side, a small company and that propelled my career.
📱 More on this topic in our latest #IGTV episode here
💭 Let us know in the comments what you think about the current topic and what you would like us to focus on next!
🎥 New episodes every Tuesday at 18:00 (CEST)
#CareerAdvice
📝 Perfect your CV and Motivational Letter
⏩ Your CV is a ticket to a job interview. If you get to that next stage, they think you have the experience and skills for the job and are then looking for the best fit for that role
The whole job application process is unfair and you cannot control most of the factors. What you can fully control though, is your CV and motivational letter
So let's get cracking and make it as perfect as possible to catch the attention of the Recruiters
Don't miss the end of the video where I recommend a book that has helped me enormously
📱 More on this topic in our latest #IGTV episode here
💭 Let us know in the comments what you think about the current topic and what you would like us to focus on next!
#CareerAdvice
⏩ Your CV is a ticket to a job interview. If you get to that next stage, they think you have the experience and skills for the job and are then looking for the best fit for that role
The whole job application process is unfair and you cannot control most of the factors. What you can fully control though, is your CV and motivational letter
So let's get cracking and make it as perfect as possible to catch the attention of the Recruiters
Don't miss the end of the video where I recommend a book that has helped me enormously
📱 More on this topic in our latest #IGTV episode here
💭 Let us know in the comments what you think about the current topic and what you would like us to focus on next!
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Smash your next interview to win a job
⏩ Following the previous IGTV you have made a great CV and got invited to an interview - Congratulations!
Now is the time to make a lasting impression at your interview and get that job offer 💼
First impression counts! It only takes the interviewer 10 seconds to form an opinion of you (good or bad) and then spends the rest of the interview confirming his/her bias ‼️
So let's get you ready for your next interview 💪
📱 More on this topic in our latest #IGTV episode here
💭 Let us know in the comments what you think about the current topic and what you would like us to focus on next!
#CareerAdvice
⏩ Following the previous IGTV you have made a great CV and got invited to an interview - Congratulations!
Now is the time to make a lasting impression at your interview and get that job offer 💼
First impression counts! It only takes the interviewer 10 seconds to form an opinion of you (good or bad) and then spends the rest of the interview confirming his/her bias ‼️
So let's get you ready for your next interview 💪
📱 More on this topic in our latest #IGTV episode here
💭 Let us know in the comments what you think about the current topic and what you would like us to focus on next!
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Start building your professional relationships today
A wise man once said:
"I have not found it risky in my career to bet on a high potential, high energy, smart person that I know well by putting them into a job they have not done before. However, I have found it risky to depend on a resume or a 90 minute interview and put somebody into a job they have not done before."
What does that tell you about the job market?
Everything❗️
📱 More on this topic in our latest #IGTV episode here
💭 Let us know in the comments what you think about the current topic and what you would like us to focus on next!
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A wise man once said:
"I have not found it risky in my career to bet on a high potential, high energy, smart person that I know well by putting them into a job they have not done before. However, I have found it risky to depend on a resume or a 90 minute interview and put somebody into a job they have not done before."
What does that tell you about the job market?
Everything❗️
📱 More on this topic in our latest #IGTV episode here
💭 Let us know in the comments what you think about the current topic and what you would like us to focus on next!
#CareerAdvice
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
⏩ For most of you, the real answer might be: "I don't know" 🤷🏼♂️
And that is absolutely fine!
If you asked me 10 years ago, I would have said Clinical Pharmacist. But then I failed my MPharm degree.
So after Graduation I ended up in Quality Management not because I wanted to, but because it was the first job offer I got, so if you asked me 5 years ago, I would have said Qualified Person.
A lot of things have changed since, so if you ask me "Where do you see yourself in 5 years?" today, I would answer "I don't know, but I live by the principle of try different things and experiment".
📱 More on this topic in our latest #IGTV episode here
💭 Let us know in the comments what you think about the current topic and what you would like us to focus on next!
#CareerAdvice
⏩ For most of you, the real answer might be: "I don't know" 🤷🏼♂️
And that is absolutely fine!
If you asked me 10 years ago, I would have said Clinical Pharmacist. But then I failed my MPharm degree.
So after Graduation I ended up in Quality Management not because I wanted to, but because it was the first job offer I got, so if you asked me 5 years ago, I would have said Qualified Person.
A lot of things have changed since, so if you ask me "Where do you see yourself in 5 years?" today, I would answer "I don't know, but I live by the principle of try different things and experiment".
📱 More on this topic in our latest #IGTV episode here
💭 Let us know in the comments what you think about the current topic and what you would like us to focus on next!
#CareerAdvice
Failure = Opportunity
⏩ What is your biggest failure?
Mine? Failing a Clinical Practice exam twice and being told I wasn't going to graduate with an MPharm
All I heard was: "You are not good enough"
But what it really meant was: "It is not your cup of tea, try something else"
Today, I treat this failure as one of my greatest successes.
📱 More on this topic in our latest #IGTV episode here
💭 Let us know in the comments what you think about the current topic and what you would like us to focus on next!
#CareerAdvice
⏩ What is your biggest failure?
Mine? Failing a Clinical Practice exam twice and being told I wasn't going to graduate with an MPharm
All I heard was: "You are not good enough"
But what it really meant was: "It is not your cup of tea, try something else"
Today, I treat this failure as one of my greatest successes.
📱 More on this topic in our latest #IGTV episode here
💭 Let us know in the comments what you think about the current topic and what you would like us to focus on next!
#CareerAdvice
Soft skills are more important than you might think
For some reason, the schooling system doesn’t focus on developing your soft skills even though they are a clear indicator of your success.
You have to take a proactive approach and start developing them today!
📱 More on this topic in our latest #IGTV episode here
💭 Let us know in the comments what you think about the current topic and what you would like us to focus on next!
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For some reason, the schooling system doesn’t focus on developing your soft skills even though they are a clear indicator of your success.
You have to take a proactive approach and start developing them today!
📱 More on this topic in our latest #IGTV episode here
💭 Let us know in the comments what you think about the current topic and what you would like us to focus on next!
#CareerAdvice
Learn something new from each interview
⏩ Some interview will be successful, some not. Either way, you should treat them as learning opportunities.
Here are the things you should be doing during the interview process:
1️⃣ Ask questions and try to learn something new
2️⃣ Ask for clarifications in assessments centres
3️⃣ Ask for feedback post-interview
💡 Interviewing is a skill that you can develop - You get better at it.
📱 More on this topic in our latest #IGTV episode here
💭 Let us know in the comments what you think about the current topic and what you would like us to focus on next!
#CareerAdvice
⏩ Some interview will be successful, some not. Either way, you should treat them as learning opportunities.
Here are the things you should be doing during the interview process:
1️⃣ Ask questions and try to learn something new
2️⃣ Ask for clarifications in assessments centres
3️⃣ Ask for feedback post-interview
💡 Interviewing is a skill that you can develop - You get better at it.
📱 More on this topic in our latest #IGTV episode here
💭 Let us know in the comments what you think about the current topic and what you would like us to focus on next!
#CareerAdvice
What is your Mindset?
⏩ There's going to be a lot of events in your life that you won't be able to control.
One thing you can control though is how you react to them.
📱 More on this topic in our latest #IGTV episode here
💭 Let us know in the comments what you think about the current topic and what you would like us to focus on next!
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⏩ There's going to be a lot of events in your life that you won't be able to control.
One thing you can control though is how you react to them.
📱 More on this topic in our latest #IGTV episode here
💭 Let us know in the comments what you think about the current topic and what you would like us to focus on next!
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The 5 Types of Mentors you Need
⏩ Mentoring is a 2-way street and you should focus on building genuine relationships rather than running around, asking for advice.
Here are the 5 types of mentors you need:
🔸 The Master of Craft
🔸 The Champion of your Cause
🔸 The Co-pilot
🔸 The Anchor
🔸 The Reverse Mentor
📱 More on this topic in our latest #IGTV episode here
💭 Let us know in the comments what you think about the current topic and what you would like us to focus on next!
#CareerAdvice
⏩ Mentoring is a 2-way street and you should focus on building genuine relationships rather than running around, asking for advice.
Here are the 5 types of mentors you need:
🔸 The Master of Craft
🔸 The Champion of your Cause
🔸 The Co-pilot
🔸 The Anchor
🔸 The Reverse Mentor
📱 More on this topic in our latest #IGTV episode here
💭 Let us know in the comments what you think about the current topic and what you would like us to focus on next!
#CareerAdvice
🥳 Happy New Year 2021!
Thank you for following Pharmadelic, we hope you are finding it useful!
We are on a journey to help Life Sciences students, graduates, and junior professionals discover and secure your dream careers.
To make it happen, we have been leading various initiatives throughout the past couple of years:
Entry-level Jobs
We regularly post entry-level jobs, based in Europe, which are relevant to Life Sciences students, graduates, and junior professionals with up to 2 years of experience. We know that finding your first job or changing a role is frustrating and time-consuming, so we want to make it easier for you.
You can search for jobs using hashtags by:
📍 Countries - #UK #Germany #Switzerland and similar
💼 Functional Areas - #Clinical #Consulting #MarketAccess #MedicalAffairs #Pharmacovigilance #Policy #Production #ProjectManagement #Quality #RegulatoryAffairs #ResearchAndDevelopment #SalesAndMarketing #SupplyChain #Tech
📑 Do you need to refresh your CV? here's our free template.
Pharmadelic Experience
There are hundreds of roles where your profile fits and you might not even know where to start exploring!
🎧 The #PharmadelicExperience Podcast was established to bring people's first-hand experiences directly to you. Each episode hosts an individual with a Life Sciences background. They talk about their journey, ups and downs and give a lot of practical advice.
The Podcast is available on all the major platforms, including Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts and SoundCloud.
Career Advice
This channel is full of practical career advice that will help you on your journey regardless whether you're still a student or well into your career. Find all the advice here #CareerAdvice
📺 We have also recorded a few #IGTV episodes, which you can watch on our Instagram.
Events
We often post interesting events, such as career fairs, webinars, workshops, and we even host our own! You can find all those here #Event
⏩ We wish to make Pharmadelic a hub that will be a first stop of every life sciences student, graduate and/or junior professional. This year we will work towards bringing the Community together to share experiences and learn from each other.
Are you finding Pharmadelic useful? Please spread the word and recommend it to anyone who might find it useful in starting their journey!
Thank you for following Pharmadelic, we hope you are finding it useful!
We are on a journey to help Life Sciences students, graduates, and junior professionals discover and secure your dream careers.
To make it happen, we have been leading various initiatives throughout the past couple of years:
Entry-level Jobs
We regularly post entry-level jobs, based in Europe, which are relevant to Life Sciences students, graduates, and junior professionals with up to 2 years of experience. We know that finding your first job or changing a role is frustrating and time-consuming, so we want to make it easier for you.
You can search for jobs using hashtags by:
📍 Countries - #UK #Germany #Switzerland and similar
💼 Functional Areas - #Clinical #Consulting #MarketAccess #MedicalAffairs #Pharmacovigilance #Policy #Production #ProjectManagement #Quality #RegulatoryAffairs #ResearchAndDevelopment #SalesAndMarketing #SupplyChain #Tech
📑 Do you need to refresh your CV? here's our free template.
Pharmadelic Experience
There are hundreds of roles where your profile fits and you might not even know where to start exploring!
🎧 The #PharmadelicExperience Podcast was established to bring people's first-hand experiences directly to you. Each episode hosts an individual with a Life Sciences background. They talk about their journey, ups and downs and give a lot of practical advice.
The Podcast is available on all the major platforms, including Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts and SoundCloud.
Career Advice
This channel is full of practical career advice that will help you on your journey regardless whether you're still a student or well into your career. Find all the advice here #CareerAdvice
📺 We have also recorded a few #IGTV episodes, which you can watch on our Instagram.
Events
We often post interesting events, such as career fairs, webinars, workshops, and we even host our own! You can find all those here #Event
⏩ We wish to make Pharmadelic a hub that will be a first stop of every life sciences student, graduate and/or junior professional. This year we will work towards bringing the Community together to share experiences and learn from each other.
Are you finding Pharmadelic useful? Please spread the word and recommend it to anyone who might find it useful in starting their journey!