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We're always looking ahead, and we're excited for what's coming in our industry! As you consider your #MedicalAffairs recruiting needs, check out this video from our co-founder, Mary, about the team here at SEMbio.

🍂 It feels like we were ringing in 2024 only a minute ago, and now suddenly the holiday planning is in full swing again, and end of year goals are in sight. 🍂 If you're feeling the "end of year-itis," this post is for you! We're in that sweet spot between Halloween candy and holiday chaos - when it feels like there's still time to hit those year-end goals... but also 𝘯𝘰 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘭. 😧   Here are some survival tips to keep your focus sharp through the holiday haze: 📌 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐢𝐭 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧: November and December don't have to be one giant sprint... set mini goals for the weeks ahead to avoid the "I'll deal with it in January" trap. 📌 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 “𝐃𝐨 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐛”: Joining in all the holiday cheer is great, but that little "do not disturb" sign on your calendar or group chat can be golden. Schedule time to catch up on emails - no distractions, just productivity. 📌 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐈𝐭 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐫: No one says you can’t check in with your KOLs while wearing reindeer antlers (okay, maybe don't go 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 far, but just remember that you can always find a way to bring the science with a side of holiday sparkle!) 🎅 📌 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐨: The holidays are not a good time for procrastination. Sort your priorities like you're planning a research paper - clear objectives, no fluff. 📌 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐬: Don’t burn out trying to wrap everything up before the holiday shutdown. Take 5 for a quick walk, sip something warm, or check out a Hallmark movie (because if you've seen one, you've seen 'em all).🎄   There's still time to adjust your focus and make the most of the end of year! What are 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 tips and tricks for remaining focused through all the seasonal distractions? #MedicalAffairs #MSL #MedicalScienceLiaison #EndOfYearFocus

How important is your LinkedIn profile, really?? 🤷♀️ As MSL recruiters, we can’t stress enough how crucial it is to keep your LinkedIn profile up to date. Your profile is often the first impression you make on a recruiter or hiring manager — and an incomplete or outdated one can raise red flags.   An updated and active LinkedIn profile helps you: ✅ Showcase Your Expertise: A detailed profile highlights your skills, therapeutic area knowledge, and experience with KOLs and stakeholders. The more information you provide, the better you will demonstrate yourself as a match for the right opportunities! ✅ Stay Competitive: In the rapidly evolving field of Medical Affairs, an up-to-date profile demonstrates your commitment to professional growth and staying current in your therapeutic area or disease state specialty. ✅ Be Visible: Recruiters and hiring managers are constantly searching for top talent. A robust, complete profile will help increase your visibility, and ensure that you show up in searches for relevant roles!   Remember, a LinkedIn profile with gaps or outdated info might signal to hiring managers that you’re not actively engaged in your career or your network. A profile that doesn't match the employment history on your resume might raise questions about your background. And an inactive, outdated profile could lead a hiring manager to feel that you're not tech savvy, and therefore not a fit for an their role in an increasingly virtual industry. Keep your experience, certifications, publications, and skills fresh — it could be the key to your next opportunity! 🚀 #MedicalAffairs #MSL #MedicalScienceLiaison #LinkedInTips #ProfessionalNetworking

🍂 When it's pitch black outside by 5:45pm, that can only mean one thing... Fall is truly here. And so is our latest playlist! We're embracing the sweater weather and earlier nights this week by mixing together a little bit of pop with a dash of soft & cozy. So settle in with your coffee or favorite hot drink, hit play, and let our playlist carry you through your week. 🍁 #weareSEMbio #music #playlist

Lawrence Beck and Mary Morton spent some time getting more education on #hidradenitissuppurativa this weekend at the #SHSA meeting in Austin, Texas. It was great to see so many familiar faces, too!

👀 If you've ever experienced a KOL's eyes glaze over, or catch them checking their watch as you go down the labyrinth of medical and company jargon during your meetings, this month's book recommendation might just be your guiding star. 🌟 This month we're turning to a personal favorite author (and fellow Texan), Donald Miller, and recommending his book "𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝: 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐲 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐒𝐨 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧." This book speaks to anyone in business about how to connect with their audience, but the book's straightforward approach to branding is not just for marketers - it can also be used as a game-changer for MSLs looking to connect meaningfully with their audiences. 🗣   Miller's framework is simple, but profound: your customer is the hero of the story, and your product is merely the trusty sidekick. For MSLs, this means shifting your focus from the intricate details of your product to the unique challenges faced by your KOL.   📌 One of the best takeaways from the book is the idea of clarity over cleverness. No one wants to hear a complicated tale when they’re knee-deep in patient data or struggling to decipher the latest clinical trial results. MSLs can apply this principle by cutting through the noise and delivering messages that truly resonate, with a clear call to action. And if you can do it with a touch of humor, you're more likely to forge a genuine connection!   Ultimately, "Building a StoryBrand" isn’t just about crafting a message. It’s about creating a narrative that empowers your audience. For MSLs, the goal is to be seen as a valuable ally in the quest for better patient outcomes. So grab a cup of coffee and dive into this book! It might just help you transform your next meeting from a monologue into a meaningful dialogue, all while keeping the KOLs engaged - and maybe even chuckling along the way. 💚 #weareSEMbio #bookclub #bibliophile

🔎 When you're on the job search and looking for an MSL position, the advertised geography is often a great indicator of what you might be able to expect from the job. From team size to travel, type of KOLs, possible job responsibilities... and more!   On today's podcast episode, Linda and Ashley are dishing out the 411 on MSL geographies, and talking about small versus large territories, what the differences might mean for you as an MSL, and how to step into a job interview well-informed on the subject. 💚   SEMbio is in the business of equipping you with the tools you need to master your job search, so be sure and check out this informative episode! Watch on YouTube, or download and listen wherever you get your podcasts. 🎙   Click to view the full episode: https://lnkd.in/gmrVg8FK #MSL411 #weareSEMbio #MedicalAffairs #MSL #Territories

📅 65 Days That's the number of days left in the year. It's so easy to fall into the end-of-year, holiday-induced distraction of November and December. 🦃🎄 How can we can stay motivated for the next 65 days of 2024? Our SEMbio team often turns to music to set the pace as we focus our minds and dig into work. If you're like us, you're going to love this playlist of songs - some familiar and some new. We hope this helps make your week a productive one! 💚 #weareSEMbio #music #playlist

⚡ Your LinkedIn profile is more important than you think! Hiring managers (and recruiters) use LinkedIn as a resource every day to quickly gauge work history, educational background, mutual connections, and more. When you apply for a new position, it's highly likely that these key decision makers will peruse your LinkedIn profile just as intently as they would your resume. 🔎   Whether or not you're currently on the job market, finessing your LinkedIn profile and keeping it up to date is one of the best ways to stay ahead of the curve in the Medical Affairs industry. 🌟   Today on 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞, Principal Recruiter Rochelle Aguilera, CPC shares some thoughts to consider about LinkedIn profiles, and why it might be a good idea to take a close look at yours and consider a profile "glow up." #TheRecruiterMinute #AskTheRecruiter #RecruiterInsights

📣 Do you have the "it" factor? 🌟   🔹 In today's Medical Affairs landscape, soft skills and emotional intelligence are showing up on every hiring manager's wish list. As recruiters specializing in Medical Affairs and the MSL role, we've seen firsthand that having a solid scientific background is super important, but soft skills (or the lack thereof) can make or break a person's candidacy for a job, no matter the level of scientific acumen or years of experience. MSLs aren't just science whizzes, after all - they’re relationship building experts! 🤝 The ability to connect with others and navigate tough conversations with empathy can truly set you apart.   🤷♂️ So, what do we mean when we talk about emotional intelligence? For starters, it’s the ability to "read the room" and respond appropriately to the needs of your audience, whether in an interview setting, during a presentation, or one-on-one with a KOL. Knowing when to listen, knowing how to actively listen, and knowing how to respond in a way that will resonate with your audience. For MSLs, the job isn't just about delivering data - it’s about making sure your message lands. And it’s about being approachable and making sure your KOLs feel confident and informed. 💡   We'd love to hear the tips or reminders you use to hone and enhance your skills, or those times where you've had to depend on soft skills more than scientific acumen while on the job. Let’s keep the conversation going! 💚 #MedicalAffairs #MSL #MedicalScienceLiaison #EmotionalIntelligence #SoftSkills