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10 Ways to Prepare for a Pharma Job Interview
- 24 Aug 2021
As you can’t predict exactly how a job interview will go, it’s important to be fully prepared beforehand to help you stay confident, calm, and collected. Being well prepared will also help you make a great first impression on your interviewer, as it will be very clear to them how much time you’ve put into your preparation, and how much you really care about the role.
How Can Informational Interviews Benefit Your Pharma Job Search?
- 17 Jun 2021
Informational interviews can help you to learn more about the pharma industry as well as the companies that work within it and the diverse range of roles it has to offer. These types of interviews can be set up with professionals with experience in the industry to gain a more realistic insight of what a career in pharma could look like, as well as advice on how to make your applications shine.
What Should You Expect From a Telephone Interview?
- 11 Jun 2021
Telephone interviews are often used to filter out candidates who aren’t suitable for a role, and who won’t be invited to a formal interview. They usually take the form of an informal conversation about who you are, your interest in the role, and a brief overview of your background.
What is an Informational Interview?
- 4 Jun 2021
An informational interview can help you learn more about a specific company, career path, or industry or gain some general career advice. It is a conversation you can set up with a professional with proven experience in the areas you want to learn more about, and who can help you develop your career by sharing their inside knowledge with you.
How to Use the Mirroring Technique in Pharma Job Interviews
- 25 May 2021
Mirroring is an interview technique that can be used by candidates to reflect the behaviours of your interviewer, aiming to build rapport with them. By building a relationship of trust and mutual understanding, you’ll be able to communicate more naturally and confidently with your interviewer and will make them feel as if you’re on the same page. In this article, we discuss what mirroring looks like in practice, and when you should and shouldn’t use this technique.
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Wie Sie sich bei einem Vorstellungsgespräch entspannen (für Bewerber)
- 6 May 2021
Nervosität bei Vorstellungsgesprächen ist völlig normal, vor allem, wenn Sie Ihren idealen Arbeitsplatz in der Pharmabranche gefunden haben und bei Personalverantwortlichen einen guten Eindruck hinterlassen wollen. Während Personalverantwortliche die Nervosität als ein Zeichen dafür sehen, dass Sie sich wirklich für eine Stelle interessieren, müssen Sie dafür sorgen, dass diese nicht überhandnimmt.
Tipps zum Überleben eines Vorstellungsgesprächs auf Zoom
- 6 May 2021
Obwohl viele von uns im letzten Jahr mit der Nutzung von Zoom zur Kommunikation mit Kollegen, Freunden und Familie vertraut geworden sind, ist ein Online-Vorstellungsgespräch auf dieser Plattform für viele, die einen Job im Bereich Biowissenschaften suchen, vielleicht immer noch eine Premiere.
Body Language in Job Interviews: Do’s and Don’ts For Candidates
- 29 Apr 2021
You should be aware of your body language during job interviews as it’s a big part of how you’ll be perceived by pharma recruiters and hiring managers. The way you behave often says more about you than your verbal answers, so it’s vital to display body language that conveys your strengths as a candidate, rather than body language that will distract interviewers from your talent.
Giving a Presentation During a Pharma Job Interview
- 22 Apr 2021
Depending on the role you’re applying for within the Life Sciences, you may be asked to give a presentation during the second, third or final round of job interviews. Although these are more common for senior positions, or roles where communication skills are essential, you could be asked to give a presentation for any roles from entry-level up to directorial level. In this article, we explore the purpose of these presentations, how you can prepare for one, and how to make a good impression.
Creating a Brag File For Life Science Job Interviews
- 15 Apr 2021
The documents in your brag file should add weight to the claims you make in your CV, applications and interview responses, with the use of visual cues also helping to make the interview more memorable. In this article, we outline what you could include in your brag file, when you should use it, and how it can benefit you both during and outside of your pharma job search.
Using The STAR Method in Pharma Job Interviews
- 9 Apr 2021
The STAR method is often used to answer behavioural questions in job interviews. When used well, it will allow you to convey your key achievements and strengths as a candidate in a clear and structured way, giving your interviewer a really clear picture of your potential.
27 Questions to Ask at the End of a Job Interview
- 1 Apr 2021
As interviewers will likely have a set list of questions to ask each candidate, asking your own questions at the end of the interview will also help you to stand out and make the conversation more memorable. Your questions may lead the conversation in a direction that it otherwise wouldn’t have gone, and so it’s a great opportunity to sell your potential in ways that other candidates might not have.
The Telephone Interview Advantage (For Candidates)
- 30 Mar 2021
As well as being beneficial to pharma recruiters and hiring managers, telephone job interviews also bring many advantages to candidates, not only saving you time and money too but also allowing you to prepare for your interview in ways that are unique to this setup. In this article, we outline some of the key benefits of telephone job interviews, along with tips on how you can make the most out of this opportunity.
9 Lies You Shouldn’t Tell In a Job Interview (For Candidates)
- 23 Mar 2021
Once you’ve found your ideal pharma job, it can be tempting to lie about your skills, qualifications, or experiences in a job interview to morph yourself into the perfect candidate. Although job interviews are an opportunity for you to sell yourself to recruiters and hiring managers, lying about your capabilities is a very short-term solution that won’t get you very far in your career progression.In this article, we outline some of the most common lies told by candidates.
How to Relax During a Job Interview (For Candidates)
- 18 Mar 2021
Job interview nerves are perfectly normal, especially if you’ve found your ideal pharma job and want to make a good impression on recruiters and hiring managers. Whilst interviewers may see nerves as a sign that you genuinely care about a role, you need to make sure they don’t take control over you. In this article, we’ve given our top tips on how to relax during a job interview to help you communicate your key achievements and potential as a candidate in the best way possible.
How To Ace One-Way Video Interviews
- 10 Feb 2021
Video technologies have been expanding to HR business processes since long before the pandemic. As far as I remember, it was 2013 when I first came across a video-resume and recorded video questionnaire service. It seemed very convenient, however, not suitable for every industry. There is a prerequisite for using it - there should be an employer-driven market where there is high competition between candidates.
Tips on Surviving a Zoom Job Interview
- 9 Feb 2021
Although many of us have become familiar with using Zoom to communicate with colleagues, friends, and family over the past year, having an online job interview on the platform may still be a first for a lot of people looking for a Life Sciences job. If you’re yet to experience an online interview then the idea can seem daunting, yet it doesn’t have to be. To help you through the process we’ve put together this list of key things to consider when being interviewed virtually...
3 Things That Can Kill You Chances of Getting Past the Job Interview
- 6 Nov 2019
Here are three things can be a real "red flag" to employers - just make sure you're not doing any of them to improve your chances of getting past the interview stage!
Answer the Question: `Tell me About Yourself` - With Your Superpowers
- 4 Nov 2019
Have you ever been in a job interview and been presented with the "Tell me about Yourself" question?
Interview nerves and how to combat them
- 7 Aug 2019
We all get nervous, but excessive nerves before an interview can mean the difference between a good interview and a bad one. So how can you minimise your interview nerves?
