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Useful Advices - The Job Interview Pep Talk - How to Psych Yourself Up Before the Big Day
So you’ve decided to take the plunge and start hunting for a new job. This takes courage, so congratulations on being willing to step out there! One of the next hurdles in navigating your personal career path is the job interview. Maybe interv
According to USFDA, a combination product is one composed of any combination of a drug and device; biological product and device; drug and biological product
iews are old hat for you; maybe you're fresh out of school and are just learning the protocol. Either way, consider this article a mini refresher course and pep talk to get you going! Below are a few thoughts to file under "Why I Don't Need to
; or drug, device, and biological product and fixed dose combination would include two or more combinations of drug.
Examples of combination products may in
Examples of combination products may in
be Nervous on Interview Day."
Reason 1: I am not desperate for this job.
Many people approach the job interview with the mindset of "I MUST land this job or else." This is a nice way to push the Instant Panic butto
Reason 1: I am not desperate for this job.
Many people approach the job interview with the mindset of "I MUST land this job or else." This is a nice way to push the Instant Panic butto
lude drug-coated devices, drugs packaged with delivery devices in medical kits, and drugs and devices packaged separately but intended to be used together.
and set yourself up to fail. The fact is, you have no idea what the job entails, what your future boss will be like or whether this company has anything to offer you. It may be the career opportunity of a lifetime, but it may not be, and you
here is enormous increase in the number of combination products entering the market in the recent years. Combination products have proven advantages but fixe
on't know for sure until you get there. So ditch the desperation, take a deep breath, and just feel honored that someone liked your career profile enough to pick you over the next candidate. It's looking good for you so far.
Reas
Reas
d dose combinations are still in the process of convincing regulatory authority on their advantages over the single ingredient formulations.
Combination pro
Combination pro
n 2: I have other options.
Sometimes we have a tendency to jump at the first hint of a new job on the horizon. "Someone wants to hire me... I'd better take it before my options dry up!" Remember that if you don't get chosen (or
Sometimes we have a tendency to jump at the first hint of a new job on the horizon. "Someone wants to hire me... I'd better take it before my options dry up!" Remember that if you don't get chosen (or
ucts have become life saving products for the pharmaceutical companies who doesn’t have many innovative molecules in their product pipeline and have been inc
decide to accept) this job, chances are slim to none that you'll end up destitute. There are tons of jobs available on the major job sites like Monster.com. Keep your eyes pealed for new job postings in the local and nearby metropolitan newspa
easingly used in the product life cycle management. Even the companies having product patents are trying to extend their product life cycle through the combi
ers. You can also find part-time income or freelance work by combing the internet classifieds - try Craigslist.org. And if you're in a layoff situation, you likely have some severance or unemployment to tide you over in the job search interim.
nation products and maximize the revenues. But the companies involved in this practice are overlooking that they are burdening the patients both economically
So relax. Everything is going to be okay. Know you can and will find something that works for you.
Reason 3: I want to make sure the company is good enough for ME!
How many people do you think approach their interv
Reason 3: I want to make sure the company is good enough for ME!
How many people do you think approach their interv
and physically. They need to rightly judge the benefits of the combination products and they have to even look at the risks involved when combining the produ
ews with an attitude of, "Is this company worthy of my caliber of work?" and “Is this position a fit for me?” These are legitimate questions and things to consider. However, watch out that the scales don't dip too far to this side. You may hon
ts. Some of the combination products were well accepted by physicians while others suffered. Companies involved in development of combination products are fi
stly be wondering if this company deserves your talent and dedication. But don't let arrogance rear its ugly head during your interview. Stay down to earth, be gracious, answer questions as honestly and objectively as you can. Speak highly of
ding difficulty in defining their combination products and facing various challenges from selecting a combination to marketing it.
Following aspects would a
Following aspects would a
your achievements but without being condescending! Be grateful for the chance to sell yourself and balance that with the intent to determine if this company and position is a fit for you.
Reason 4: I have something to offer.<
Reason 4: I have something to offer.<
dd to the challenges in developing combination products:
Which markets to tap where the combination products can do fairly well?
Which combination prod
Which markets to tap where the combination products can do fairly well?
Which combination prod
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If you're in a cutting edge field (like technology) or at a highly advanced skill level, realize what a hot commodity you are right now. To help you validate this point, do a little research of the job market. Try some creative caree
If you're in a cutting edge field (like technology) or at a highly advanced skill level, realize what a hot commodity you are right now. To help you validate this point, do a little research of the job market. Try some creative caree
cts are meaningful and rational?
Which therapeutic categories to select?
Which Combinations can address unmet needs of the patients?
Do combin
Which therapeutic categories to select?
Which Combinations can address unmet needs of the patients?
Do combin
mind benders where you take stock of all your skills and then write down areas where they can be put to productive use. Then, instead of being nervous about the possibility of rejection, approach with an attitude of, "How can I present myself
tions increase the patient compliance?
What would be the developing cost?
How to tackle the risks encountered during combination product developmen
What would be the developing cost?
How to tackle the risks encountered during combination product developmen
in the best possible light? What strategy can I take to ensure I get the salary I desire?"
Once you realize that a job interview is nothing to get worked up over, cement your self-confidence and develop a "go get 'em!" approach. Do
Once you realize that a job interview is nothing to get worked up over, cement your self-confidence and develop a "go get 'em!" approach. Do
t?
As combination products don't fit into the traditional categories of drugs, medical devices, or biological products, the USFDA is in the process of devel
As combination products don't fit into the traditional categories of drugs, medical devices, or biological products, the USFDA is in the process of devel
personal assessment of everything you've accomplished over the course of your career to date. Even if you're new to the workforce and have only an internship to work with, make the most of what you do have. Go over those letters of recommenda
ping new procedures for reviewing their safety, efficacy and quality.
Professional from academic institutions, pharmaceutical industries, health care indust
Professional from academic institutions, pharmaceutical industries, health care indust
tion to see what you can include in your resume and mention in the interview. Count any and all awards you have received. Dredge up old thank-you notes that clients may have sent.
Bonus prep tip: Pull out those old files and
Bonus prep tip: Pull out those old files and
y and representatives from various regulatory agencies are working out to design the regulatory requirements for manufacture and sale of combination products
ake a look at your work performance reviews from the past. Where do you excel? Which areas are your strongest? Make a mental note of these, then practice how you will work this information into whatever questions you are asked in the interview
.
As there is an increasing trend of the combination products companies manufacturing such products should be able to tackle the problems involved in the de
As there is an increasing trend of the combination products companies manufacturing such products should be able to tackle the problems involved in the de
Remember, it is okay to answer an interview question in a way that reflects your best qualities, as long as you are still being honest.
Now - are you ready to knock their socks off with your tireless work ethic, great attitude, tal
Now - are you ready to knock their socks off with your tireless work ethic, great attitude, tal
elopment. They need to be wiser in analyzing the market trends and the regulatory requirements.
Companies that provide selfless information through particip
Companies that provide selfless information through particip
nt, skills and perseverance? I know you can do this. It's an interview - it's no big deal. Now go out there and take the professional world by storm!
Copyright 2007 Hallie Crawford and Authentically Speaking. All rights reserved.
Copyright 2007 Hallie Crawford and Authentically Speaking. All rights reserved.
tion in industry events and feedback to regulatory authorities would be able to face the challenges and will be successful in developing combination products
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