Microsoft aims to build on its past outreach this year and encourage more girls to study Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). To mark International Women’s Day, the company launched its #MakeWhatsNext campaign to help inspire young girls to take the next step. The campaign will introduce new programs and resources to girls including a
Along with moving house, getting married and imminently entering parenthood, finding your way to a new job is one of those universally stressful periods we all dread encountering. Sure, it can be an exciting process but actually getting through it can be harrowing. There’s a definite paranoia that comes hand in hand with seeking that
Over the past few weeks MedComms Professionals have experienced numerous wins. From one of us passing our driving theory to a record breaking month for placing our candidates. Of course, our MedComms Assessment Centre last week was no exception. Having put the word out a few months ago for graduates with life science degrees or
For good or ill, there will come a time to leave your current workplace. You might have secured yourself a bright and spangly new position you’re terribly excited about, perhaps you are moving away or even emigrating to a different country altogether. Or maybe the moment has come for you to embark on some very
Even the most seasoned professional with many years of career experience can be subject to the odd nervous twinge on their first day in a new role at an unfamiliar company. However, there are plenty of ways to combat those vicious new experience butterflies. A little practical preparation and steps to get you in the
There will come a time when you need to consider moving on from your current place of work. This can happen for a number of reasons such as pay, relocating or you just fancied something new. Whatever the case when you consider how much time we spend working in our lives (depressing I know!), it
As the medical communications industry expands, talent is increasingly high demand. Brand spanking new agencies are popping up everywhere ready to take on the established old guard. Naturally, companies are looking to do all they can to attract the cream of the crop when it comes to their content and client services teams. The focal
Do you feel excited about going into work? Naturally I doubt any of you feel that buzzing excitement of going to work on a regular basis, anyone with that level of enthusiasm may well be an indication of potential issues on the horizon. However, should you feel a dread in your stomach as you travel
Writers from all walks of life naturally depend on their words and creativity for a living. Although medical writers are a special breed who crank out anything and everything healthcare related (depending on their speciality) including monographs, proposals, white papers, brochures, reports, patient education materials, promotional resources, sales aids and far more. Occasionally even the
Yesterday a handful of eager hopefuls planning to get into the medical communications industry flocked to Reading for the latest of our Medical Communication Assessment Centres. Daniela, our business manager, and Matt, seasoned consultant and veteran of previous centres we have held, ran the day and had plenty of encouraging things to say about our
