EMERGING PHARMA BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY! See job posting #1797
Posted on - December 11, 2008 No Comments
Helpful Hints
Interviewing Tips: Back in Touch - Ask the interviewer when s/he expects to get back to you on a decision. Close! Let the employer know how you feel about the position. If you are excited about the job express it in no uncertain terms: Example-”I am very excited about joining your team and I hope I have your recommendation for the position.”
Get Everyone’s Business Card - Before you leave, be sure to get the business cards of all of the people with whom you visited. If you cannot do that, ask a secretary for their names and e-mail addresses.
Thank the Interviewer - Verbally thank the interviewer for taking the time to interview you, before leaving. Within a day, send thank-you letters to all of the interviewers with whom you spoke. This does not need to consist of a written letter sent via snail mail; an e-mailed thank-you works just as well.
Posted on - October 14, 2008 No Comments
Hot jobs
Pick of the week! Technical Service Manager Refinery process chemicals-see job listing number #1794.
Posted on - October 14, 2008 No Comments
HOT JOB!
West Coast Sales position! Outstanding opportunity! See job posting #1791. Interviews arranged next week!
Posted on - September 25, 2008 No Comments
Hot Jobs!
HOT JOB 09/05/08: Pharmaceutical Compliance Director. Prefer experience in regulatory affairs, batch record review, batch release and quality systems concerning manufacturing in general and of API’s specifically. Must have hosted FDA inspections. Call for details. (818) 774-0606. Interviews arranged immediately.
Look for HOT JOBS on our blog that I will be posting weekly.
— Al Abrusia
Posted on - September 5, 2008 No Comments
Congratulations!
CONGRATULATIONS to Stephanie Abrusia (who happens to my niece) and Mary Piirsalu for the premier launch of NATURAL AWAKENINGS a magazine dedicated to fitness, nutrition, personal growth and creative expression. Go to Natural Awakenings Magazine to learn more about this exciting monthly guide to a better life.
Posted on - August 29, 2008 No Comments
Resume format
“There are many ways to format a resume. I have found that the simplier the better and the following example is one I recommend”-Al Abrusia
Example: Resume format ….
Your Name
Your address
Telephone, Email
YOUR OBJECTIVES: This is your sales presentation. . Keep it short. Keep it precise. Don’t ramble. Stay focused. Write no more than one or two sentences.This is where a lot of people make themselves irrelevant by throwing in everything but the kitchen sink. Make sure your career objective pertains to the title of the position you are applying for.
EDUCATION Emphasize those skills, the education and training that specifically pertain to the position.
EXPERIENCE: This is your work history. Include the following facts:
Dates of employment. Make sure you don’t leave a gap in years. Employers like to see
the fact that you were always employed. Even if you were unemployed, put down
something that you did that was meaningful, like going back to school, or
volunteering.
Name and location of your employer. Type of work you did. Give not only the
position title, but also a very brief description of what you actually did and what makes you stand out from the rest.
For Sales Professionals: Position title, products, markets, applications, point of sale, example of customers, region covered and most importantly ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS. Very Important
Defined as:
Increased production
Increased sales
New accounts
Percentage increases
Generated profits
Increase business over previous year
New business
Saved your employer money
Cut costs
Awards
REFRENCES:You will be expected to list the names of people whom the employer
can contact for information about you. Make sure you get the permission of the people you’ll be putting down as references, because nothing is worse than a reference that is not available (vacation) or a cold call from someone you don’t expect to be calling
Give the following information about each reference
Full name
Title of their position
What was your relationship to this person (supervisor, peer, customer)
Name of business and address
Telephone, fax, email
Posted on - August 6, 2008 No Comments
Example of an Effective Resignation Letter
Great resignation letter! “I found this resignation letter to be an effective and professional tool when the time comes to advance your career” - Al Abrusia
Date
Dear [ ]
I am writing you this letter to notify you that effective immediately I am resigning my position as [title] with [employer]. My starting date with my new employer is [ ]
I know you will appreciate my leaving without delay, however I am prepared to stay for the next two weeks if needed. I am returning to your attention all company materials in my possession including technical manuals, customer lists, documents and company records. In addition in order to ensure a smooth transition, I am submitting to you all works-in-progress for follow through.
I would like to express my sincerest thanks for giving me the opportunity to advance my career. Feel free to contact me regarding any further questions.
Please forward all appropriate mail to my home.
Truly,
CC: Human resources and keep a copy for your records. Stick to this tone and format, avoid any sentiments or displays of emotion. Call me if you have any questions.
Posted on - August 6, 2008 No Comments