Why does it sometimes take so long to hear back after an interview? How long is reasonable?  What can you do if you feel like you're being ghosted by a potential employer?     In this episode of The Career Rx we’ll discuss:  What the internal processes and approvals might slow things down  When multiple candidates are under consideration   The potential for hiring freezes or other corporate actions     Listening to this episode will help you understand why you might not hear back from a company right away after an interview, and provide you with p ..read more

Should you become a physician in utilization management? Wondering what “utilization management” is, and what a UM doctor does? A UM path can lead to a rewarding and fulfilling  career for those who value flexibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a positive impact on healthcare outcomes. I’m no expert in this area, so I brought in a guest who is- Dr. Jonathan Vitale!     In this episode of The Career Rx we’ll discuss:  Qualifications for utilization management positions, and what you need to be competitive  What a utilization management doctor actually d ..read more

Are you frustrated that you aren’t getting the job, despite getting interviews? Even more frustrated that you don’t get any helpful or actionable feedback from those interviews?  If you’ve been interviewing without success, and only getting generic feedback that the company has chosen to move forward with another candidate, this episode may help you learn how to get better feedback – and ultimately, strengthen yourself as a candidate.     In this episode of The Career Rx we’ll discuss:  A different way of looking at the questions you are asked  How to showcase y ..read more

Can you transition into the pharmaceutical or biotech industry right after fellowship or residency training? Aspiring to be a senior pharmaceutical leader, CMO, or Board Director?    In this episode of The Career Rx we’ll discuss:  Taking a job in industry immediately after fellowship  The importance of gaining diverse experience for career advancement  Insights into the unique challenges of the startup world      Listen to this interview with Dr. Nerissa Kreher, a pediatric endocrinologist turned industry veteran. Dr. Kreher shares her journey into th ..read more

Have you been asked to sign a confidentiality or nondisclosure agreement (NDA) before a job interview, and wondered if you should be concerned? Is this routine, or is something risky going on? What are the potential benefits and risks of signing a confidentiality agreement before an interview?     In this episode of The Career Rx we’ll discuss:  The increasing trend of requiring confidentiality agreements before job interviews  Reasons why companies request confidentiality agreements  How these agreements can protect the company, but may also benefit you  ..read more

How can you best understand company's true culture during a job interview, before you actually work there? Have you worried you’ll accept a role that don't align with your work style or values?     In this episode of The Career Rx we’ll discuss:  Five strategic interview questions to gain insights into workplace dynamics  How to “read between the lines” to reveal what they really mean about company culture  The importance of assessing if a company's values and work style align with your own    In this episode, we’ll talk about how to decode a company's ..read more

What strategies can be used to navigate a potentially difficult feedback conversation with your boss? How can you effectively communicate without risking your relationship or your job?    In this episode of The Career Rx we’ll discuss:  Establish a foundation that will support challenging conversations  Focusing on facts, data, and the impact on business deliverables  How to make a specific request for change and propose a follow-up    This podcast episode focuses on adapting a four-step feedback formula and expresses the importance of effective feedback de ..read more

How can organizations encourage open and constructive feedback between employees and managers? Are end-of-year reviews something you dread giving and getting?  Listen to this episode for an anxiety reducing way to address giving difficult feedback. In this episode of The Career Rx we’ll discuss: ways of delivering constructive feedback navigating the pitfalls of traditional approaches Recommendations on follow-up and documentation  Today we are taking a look at a four-step feedback formula that focuses on empathy, acknowledging the difficulty of the feedback, providing facts and d ..read more

Not sure how to optimize your LinkedIn profile? Is it worth it to optimize your LinkedIn profile?  If you’re asking either of these two questions, perhaps you have already tried to update your LinkedIn profile but it doesn’t seem to be helping. Many people know they should be using LinkedIn but aren’t actually sure what it means to optimize their profiles, so we’ll explore some impactful and easy items today.  In this episode of The Career Rx we’ll discuss: Where and how to place keywords to boost your relevance  Finding and reviewing your privacy settings Ways to strengthen y ..read more

Ever wonder what people really think about you at work? Are you sure you’re being perceived the way you intended to be? In this episode of The Career Rx we’ll discuss: Why it’s important to know what colleagues think Seven questions to include in any evaluation What to do with the information you receive Today you’ll learn how to know what people view as your strengths and what they view as your opportunities to improve at work. This evaluation strategy is based on discovering your personal branding by giving people an anonymous avenue to comment on how you’re seen at work. In this Episode ..read more