MedZilla News - PRWeb Press Release Group http://www.rsspad.com/rss2/20386.xml Current News on MedZilla.com - Powered by PRWeb and RSSPad en xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com 30 http://www.prweb.com/userfiles/200708/mz.jpg Happy Image http://www.prweb.com/ The MedZilla Report: March 2008 Employment Outlook for Biotech/Pharma/Health http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb900304.htm Though there were unexpected changes in where companies were looking for new employees, the first quarter trend of increases in available health care jobs continued to be an upward one. (PRWeb Apr 29, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb900304.htm The MedZilla Report: February Employment Outlook for Biotech/Pharma/Health http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb788594.htm According to The MedZilla Report: February Employment Outlook for Biotech/Pharma/Health, while millions of people bemoan the financial market and their job prospects, those in the medical field continue to be in an enviable position: members of a profession whose positions have grown since the start of 2008. (PRWeb Mar 20, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb788594.htm The MedZilla Report: January Employment Outlook for Biotech/Pharma/Health http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/02/prweb713814.htm Despite the wild economic swings that were the hallmark of January, companies were still looking for employees in medical care, clinical research, and even sales -- the most popular of the jobs in the medical field. But even more interestingly, MedZilla.com, which tracks job postings and applications in the medical and pharmaceutical arenas, discovered candidates weren't necessarily trying to fill those open positions. (PRWeb Feb 21, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/02/prweb713814.htm The MedZilla Report: December Employment Outlook for Biotech/Pharma/Health http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/01/prweb629961.htm Even though several medical and pharmaceutical companies announced plans for layoffs and restructuring, The MedZilla Report shows little change in the amount of people searching for new jobs. (PRWeb Jan 16, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/01/prweb629961.htm MedZilla.com Releases its November Employment Outlook Numbers for Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare & Science http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/12/prweb576156.htm In the month of November, employer searches for clinical research associates increased sharply, while most other positions remained flat in both supply and demand. The MedZilla.com Employment Report analyzes the numbers for November 2007 and announces the findings. (PRWeb Dec 12, 2007)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/12/prweb576156.htm MedZilla.com Releases its October Employment Outlook Numbers for Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare & Science http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/11/prweb568460.htm With more and more companies looking to bolster their bottom line by cutting costs and consolidating jobs, it is reassuring that -- at least in the past month -- job postings by state remained relatively unchanged. However, job searches are likely to increase as companies announce layoffs and reorganizations. The MedZilla.com Employment Report analyzes the numbers for October 2007 and announces the findings. (PRWeb Nov 12, 2007)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/11/prweb568460.htm MedZilla.com Takes Proactive Steps to Secure Personal Information http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/08/prweb550182.htm After more than one million Monster.com users had their personal information stolen, the job-search giant has been scrambling to spread good PR. Meanwhile, niche job search sites like MedZilla.comcontinue taking proactive measures to make sure their users' information remains safe. (PRWeb Aug 30, 2007)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/08/prweb550182.htm The Growing Problem of Digital Dirt http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/05/prweb528402.htm MedZilla explores the problems jobseekers may face with Digital dirt. For those unfamiliar with the term, digital dirt is damaging information about you that can be found online. Digital dirt can cost you more than just an interview. (PRWeb May 23, 2007)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/05/prweb528402.htm Life Sciences no Longer Immune to Offshore Job Exodus http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/10/prweb165899.htm The biotech industry seemed immune to the offshore employment trend affecting high tech and other industries. However, there are signs that biotech companies are eyeing foreign employment because the labor is far cheaper and often just as qualified. Medzilla looks at some of the trends that could lead to an offshore push in biotech and what we might do as a nation to keep US jobs in the US. (PRWeb Oct 8, 2004)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/10/prweb165899.htm Tell the world (especially the hiring manager) you’re a team player http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/09/prweb161059.htm Being a team player is one of the most important attributes you can bring to a job. Team players are open-minded; they see other points of view and are willing to help others in their efforts to achieve goals. How do you get it across in the interview that you are a team player without it taking away from your value as an individual? In this article, Medzilla offers insight about how to strike that balance of letting potential employers know that you are valuable as an individual and a team player. (PRWeb Sep 24, 2004)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/09/prweb161059.htm How do pharmaceutical companies choose sales representatives? http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/09/prweb159272.htm Pharmaceutical sales can be a tough area to break into—especially if you lack coveted sales experience. The fact is, if you have experience selling pharmaceuticals in a specific disease category or have contacts at major medical institutions, you might be a shoe in. However, for those who do not have limited sales experience or no sales background, the opportunities become more limited. Medzilla gets an insider’s view about how pharmaceutical companies hire and what job candidates who want to launch careers as sales reps need to know. (PRWeb Sep 17, 2004)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/09/prweb159272.htm The Unwritten Rules of Drug sampling http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/09/prweb154624.htm Drug sampling is a key element in your promoting your pharmaceutical product. Know the dos and don’ts when it comes to using this sales tactic effectively—especially in a sales environment challenged by increasing competition for doctors’ precious time. MedZilla explores how you can use drug sampling as an effective aspect of product promotions. (PRWeb Sep 3, 2004)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/09/prweb154624.htm Group seeks law requiring pharma reps to be licensed, regulated in West Virginia http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/08/prweb152713.htm West Virginia is among the states looking at ways to control drug costs. A West Virginia committee appointed to come up with ideas has suggested that the state’s pharmaceutical representatives are regulated and accountable by law for ethical marketing practices. Medzilla looks into what might be a trend in the U.S. and what this could mean for pharma sales reps. (PRWeb Aug 27, 2004)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/08/prweb152713.htm The pharmaceutical rep’s guide to selling in a minute—more or less http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/08/prweb151148.htm Pharmaceutical sales representatives have to be calculated when it comes to planning their meetings with doctors. Flexibility, knowledge, ability to achieve your mission and relationship building occur in what can be as short as 30 to 60 seconds. In this Medzilla article, experts talk about how to best plan for the encounter so that your first impression is a good and lasting one. (PRWeb Aug 20, 2004)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/08/prweb151148.htm Pharmaceutical sales certification programs: helpful or not? http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/08/prweb149127.htm Pharmaceutical sales rep certification programs appeal to aspiring pharma sales reps that do not have industry experience. Some programs are accredited while other are not. MedZilla looks into the options and whether these certifications actually help job seekers land pharma sales jobs. (PRWeb Aug 13, 2004)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/08/prweb149127.htm Time’s up! Pharmaceutical experts offer reps needed time management tools http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/07/prweb145248.htm Time management is one of the most important things a pharmaceutical sales representative can master. In this MedZilla article, sales consultants and representatives in the pharmaceutical space give their input about the time management process and tools that help reps focus on what’s important and eliminate what’s not. (PRWeb Jul 30, 2004)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/07/prweb145248.htm Pharmaceutical Sales Ethics: New Reforms or Business As Usual? http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/07/prweb143388.htm The relationship between pharmaceutical sales representatives and their doctor clients is evolving as strict industry guidelines take hold and competition for doctors’ time increases. Medzilla examines why reps who use pricey vacations, entertainment tickets and other questionable tactics to lure doctors’ business are considered outcasts in today’s sales environment. This article also delves into what doctors are looking for and how pharma reps can meet those needs. (PRWeb Jul 23, 2004)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/07/prweb143388.htm The pharma sales interview: Do you really care? You'd better! http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/07/prweb141621.htm If you want a job in the competitive industry of pharmaceutical sales, you must have a passion for sales, and that includes selling yourself during the interview. How do you best convey that passion, when you might have only one shot to show it? In this timely article, MedZilla asks the experts and presents their best strategies. (PRWeb Jul 16, 2004)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/07/prweb141621.htm Reviews mixed on legislation to protect consumers from spyware http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/07/prweb138223.htm Spyware legislation is expected to pass the House of Representatives this year. MedZilla asks privacy experts about whether the SPY Act, designed to “notify” you before spyware is loaded onto your computer might protect your computer and privacy or is doomed to fail. (PRWeb Jul 2, 2004)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/07/prweb138223.htm Networking your way to a new job http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/06/prweb132741.htm Networking is the most important element of your job search. MedZilla dispels the myth that networking is shaking hands and passing out business cards. In this article, MedZilla explains how networking fits into the job search, what networking really is and how a networking cover letter can provide the foundation of a successful networking campaign. (PRWeb Jun 11, 2004)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/06/prweb132741.htm HR Outsourcing: Big companies are making the shift from in-house to outsourcing http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/05/prweb129528.htm According to a new study, the world’s largest companies were more inclined to outsource HR functions in 2003 than in 2002. And if they weren’t outsourcing at the time of the latest survey, most were thinking about it. Another finding: Those who are outsourcing are, for the most part, happy in their choice. However, while outsourcing increased in many areas, such as 401 K plans and call centers, it decreased slightly in recruiting. In this article, MedZilla interviews the survey’s author and reports on its findings. (PRWeb May 28, 2004)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/05/prweb129528.htm Hijacked by spyware: Your computer might be selling you out http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/05/prweb127940.htm If you don’t know, what spyware is and what it can silently do to your life and computer, read this article. MedZilla addresses how spyware gets into personal computers and can watch users’ every move on the Web, gathering personal information and using it in ways that users might not want. Learn how to get rid of spyware if your PC has been infected, and how to prevent it from hijacking your computer. (PRWeb May 21, 2004)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/05/prweb127940.htm Stalking the Wily Hiring Manager: How to Use the Headhunters’ Strategies in Your Next Job Search http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/05/prweb125878.htm Headhunters or executive search consultants are professionals at matching jobs and people. Your job search will benefit if you learn from the pros. MedZilla examines what headhunters do and how you can use their tactics to advantage for your own job search. (PRWeb May 14, 2004)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/05/prweb125878.htm Negotiating to Win-win http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/05/prweb124045.htm Effective negotiations will land you many things in life, including the job you want. Bullying your way into a good salary and benefits is not the way to go. You might think you’ve won; only to find out you’ve lost in the end. Accomplished negotiator and sports agent Ron Shapiro walks Medzilla readers through the fundamentals of a successful negotiation and how to create not only a win for you, but also a win for the other side and a relationship for the long term. (PRWeb May 7, 2004)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/05/prweb124045.htm Days to comment on EEOC’s proposed regulations http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/04/prweb121765.htm Employers have only days to comment on the proposed regulations governing the definition of an online job applicant. Keeping your head under the sand and allowing the two different proposed regulations to pass could result in your having to report different sets of numbers to two different government entities. (PRWeb Apr 28, 2004)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/04/prweb121765.htm Got a pharma sales interview? Don't forget your "brag book" http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/04/prweb120518.htm If you're interviewing for a position in pharmaceutical sales, your portfolio, or "brag book", is an important and generally expected element. MedZilla offers readers information about why brag books are important, what to put in them and how to use them to present yourself. (PRWeb Apr 23, 2004)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/04/prweb120518.htm Eight great strategies for better in-house recruiting http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/04/prweb118975.htm If you’re sales-, promotion and customer service-oriented, and know the nuances of your industry and company, you might make a great in-house recruiter. According to recruiting experts, recruiting is an active (not a passive) profession, requiring not only marketing and people skills, but also a genuine desire to understand the needs of each hiring manager and each job opening. Find out what strategies help propel in-house recruiters to success. (PRWeb Apr 16, 2004)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/04/prweb118975.htm Recruiters: How to stay on top of your profession http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/04/prweb117350.htm The internet has brought about a revolution in how we work with information. That revolution has strongly affected the executive search profession, and how employers and professionals find each other, but it has not replaced the need for human interactions. Recruiters, both in-house and consulting professionals, need to stay on top of what is happening with employers, industries, job candidates and the human resources arena. This requires ongoing, continuous efforts in face-to-face networking, attending meetings and using technology. MedZilla asked the experts what today’s recruiters need to know in order to remain competitive and add value to employers and candidates. (PRWeb Apr 9, 2004)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/04/prweb117350.htm Windows or Linux? What Recruiters, HR Managers Need to Know http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/04/prweb115429.htm Individuals, small businesses, and even major corporations and some governments are choosing in large numbers to migrate from Windows to Linux. Recruiting and HR functions are very technology dependent. While many HR professionals know about the applications that run on their computers, they might not understand the operating systems, or “environments”, on which their software runs and how those environments can affect costs and reliability. MedZilla explores the option of using Linux, a competitor of the Microsoft Windows-based environment and asks the experts if this “free” option is too good to be true. (PRWeb Apr 2, 2004)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/04/prweb115429.htm How to leverage your training as a nurse into a new career http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/03/prweb114027.htm Nurses who want to change their careers have many opportunities. Your skills as a bedside nurse are transferable to many professions—both inside and outside of healthcare. MedZilla explores several opportunities—from nurse leadership roles to pharmaceutical and medical devise sales—and why a nursing background will make your resume stand out. (PRWeb Mar 26, 2004)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/03/prweb114027.htm Behind the Process: Recruiting Uncovered http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/03/prweb112176.htm Recruiting, at its simplest, is a process of elimination at the beginning and comparison at the end. In your job-hunting journey, if you understand the process and what motivates recruiters, you stand a better chance of surviving the process and landing jobs. In this article, MedZilla explores the ins and outs of the process and the differences between recruiters. (PRWeb Mar 19, 2004)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/03/prweb112176.htm Networking and your career: Creative Approaches to Getting Noticed http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/03/prweb110559.htm Networking goes beyond attending a meeting and passing out business cards. It often requires creative ways to reach decision makers within competitive industries and fields such as pharmaceutical sales, biotechnology, healthcare and others. In this article, MedZilla asks experts to offer their ideas on creative, grassroots ways to network to job success. (PRWeb Mar 12, 2004)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/03/prweb110559.htm Now integrity is even more important to your pharmaceutical sales career http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/03/prweb108996.htm With pressure to provide fewer incentives to doctors and other providers, integrity has become even more important for people pursuing a career in pharmaceutical sales. If you're thinking about a career in pharmaceutical sales, you need to keep this in mind. Read and learn about the industry marketing guidelines released in 2002, as well as the Office of Inspector General’s guidelines released last year. MedZilla offers an update on these documents aimed at guiding sales and business practices in the industry and offers tips on how you can communicate your integrity during interviews. (PRWeb Mar 5, 2004)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/03/prweb108996.htm Making the Personal Connection for A Successful Interview http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/02/prweb105955.htm Having impressive qualifications is only one aspect of job interviewing. It’s equally important that those who interview you actually like you and feel a personal connection. MedZilla asks some of the experts how candidates can differentiate themselves in ways other than accomplishments and qualifications. This article offers suggestions about how to interview as the outstanding candidate, the first choice for the job. (PRWeb Feb 20, 2004)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/02/prweb105955.htm MedZilla is 2004 WEDDLE’s User’s Choice Award winner http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/02/prweb104451.htm MedZilla has been named a 2004 WEDDLE’s User’s Choice Award winner. The award was a result of job seekers and recruiters voting MedZilla as one of the top 30 employment web sites. According Frank Heasley, PhD, president and CEO of MedZilla.com, the WEDDLE award is like the People’s Choice Award in the entertainment industry: “There is nothing more gratifying than being selected by customers as a top job board.” (PRWeb Feb 13, 2004)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/02/prweb104451.htm Dealing Effectively with the Stress Interview http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/02/prweb103022.htm Whether justified by the position or not, many interviewers ask stress-inducing questions. Candidates who understand that interviewers generally care more about a candidate’s reaction to a question rather than the actual content of the answer are one step ahead of the game. MedZilla discusses some of these situations and how candidates can better handle them. (PRWeb Feb 6, 2004)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/02/prweb103022.htm Equal Employment Opportunity: What Job Candidates Need to Know http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/01/prweb101537.htm When do potential employers cross the line in their questioning and hiring decisions? What can job candidates do if they believe they were wrongly passed over? Medzilla asks the experts about the rights of candidates and explains their protected statuses such as race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age and disability. (PRWeb Jan 30, 2004)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/01/prweb101537.htm Interviewing for the job: Making Your Image and Appearance Work for You http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/01/prweb100206.htm Preparing for an interview includes carefully planning the way you would dress, groom and present yourself. Even the most qualified candidate can lose a job offer solely on image. MedZilla asks an image expert about dress, grooming and body language guidelines. Using these will help candidates not only make a better presentation but also feel better and more confident for the interview. (PRWeb Jan 23, 2004)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/01/prweb100206.htm “Closing” the Pharmaceutical Sales Interview - Medzilla.com: Tips to Stay Ahead of the Competition http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/01/prweb98909.htm Pharmaceutical sales, one of the hottest markets for job seekers, requires the ability to “close”. The first and most important opportunity to show potential employers how effectively you can close a deal is during the interview. Candidates who “close” the interview by asking for the next interview, or the job, are one-step ahead of their competition. A result-oriented approach and the skills needed to sell products are critical. In this article, Medzilla taps several experts for suggestions about how job seekers can better prepare for interviews, leave a lasting impression and help secure the next step in the process. (PRWeb Jan 16, 2004)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/01/prweb98909.htm Applying for a job online? How to make electronic screening work for you instead of against you. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/01/prweb97333.htm Applicant tracking systems ease the burden for recruiters and employers by processing resumes and applications from job applicants, determining who’s best for the job and filing the information. While good for employers, the technology might adversely affect unknowing job applicants. MedZilla asks the experts to offer tips about how applicants can best use the technology to their advantage. (PRWeb Jan 9, 2004)

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