Losing Jobs, Gaining Perspective
May 1, 2009 by pharma · Leave a Comment
For many of us, the decision to move on from the pharmaceutical industry is one that we welcome with open arms. For others, the choice is being made for us, and we are not exactly thrilled about the possibility of “getting back out there”.
In either scenario, most of us are going to be doing some soul searching on where we want to take our careers and our lives in this next phase, it never hurts to get a little perspective before we start.
Here are a couple of posts from Penelope Trunk of the Brazen Careerist that may sum up what many of us are thinking right now as we prepare for the next chapter:
1) Bad situations breed creativity
2) How to figure out what you should be doing with your life
3) Test Yourself to Find Out What Truly Makes You Happy?
This may give you a good foundation for focusing your efforts on which direction you want to take your career. We’ll also be focusing on career resources, expert interviews, and professional development in this section, but thought we’d share a few pieces of writing that really spoke to us as we began our search.
Bridging the Digital Divide: Meet Jonathan Richman
An 11 year vet of the pharma industry, Jonathan Richman made a transition to Director of Business Development for Bridge Worldwide, an interactive and relationship marketing agency based in Cincinnati, Ohio, whose clients include: Procter & Gamble, ConAgra Foods, Fifth Third Bancorp, and Kroger.
He now preaches the virtues of e-marketing to the broader healthcare industry as a whole, and has written extensively on how to embrace digital technologies like Twitter to develop and nurture a company’s brand.
From Pushing Pills to Selling Skills
Jim Dart is an example of someone who left the pharma industry but still serves it. After 3 years as a pharma sales rep, he left to start a recruiting company aimed at placing those with pharma experience.
He sat down with us at After Pharma to talk about some of the skills he picked up in pharma that he was able to leverage in serving it from the outside.
Get Help From Your Employer During a Transition
May 11, 2009 by pharma · Leave a Comment
For many affected by the downsizing of the Pharma industry, the biggest challenge is finding the right resources that can help them take the next step. Depending on the exit package your firm is offering, some help can come at their expense, not yours.
More and more, companies are hiring outside HR companies to provide ‘Transition Services’ to individuals affected by downsizing. Here is how you can make the most of this internal service:
How to Network Without “Working”
May 18, 2009 by pharma · Leave a Comment
Even those of us with the most outgoing and sparkly of personalities can dread the idea of networking. Working a room, calling up contacts and fishing for opportunities while exchanging stacks of business cards can make even a seasoned sales person cringe. How to avoid feeling like a phony? Don’t wait until you need your network before you start getting your network into order.
How to Stand Out By Fitting In
May 18, 2009 by pharma · Leave a Comment
NOTE: This is an AfterPharma guest post, written by one of the most sought after Personal Branding Coaches in North America, Roz Usheroff.
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May 1, 2009 by pharma · Leave a Comment
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Transferrable Skills
May 27, 2009 by pharma · Leave a Comment
Drawing on her own experience of being downsized, Robyn Thompson reflects on her pharma experience to provide some insight for those who are moving on. With journalism as part of Robyn’s background, we invited her to be a guest contributor to After Pharma. More articles to come….Let us know what you think!
