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Virtual presentations are the norm. And so are technical difficulties 😢. Your presentation can get completely derailed when your tech decides to lose its mind. Prevent tech challenges with these 3 tech tips: ⚙️Checking all your equipment ⚙️Positioning your camera ⚙️Framing yourself Focusing on these areas will help prevent technical glitches and connect better with your audience. Learn more in this new eBook by Patrina Pellett, PhD and Sarah Snyder on 3 Tech Tips for Flawless Virtual Presentations. The link is in the comments. What are your tips for flawless virtual presentations? We want to know! #presentations

I was heartbroken: → Blisters the size of Montana → Tears with every step 2 weeks into my Pacific Crest Trail hike, my body was falling apart. I wasn’t ready to quit. I wanted to keep going. But I couldn't when I cried with every step. I felt like a failure. And then, kindness showed up. A woman I hadn’t spoken to in over 20 years, someone I grew up with in a tiny Alaskan town, drove 2 hours from San Diego to help me. She brought: ➡️ A fresh salad (every thru-hiker’s dream) ➡️ Magic blister repair supplies ➡️ Pizza and beer Her kindness shifted everything: ► I stopped feeling sorry for myself ► I started believing I could do this That day, I promised myself: If kindness could lift me up when I needed it most, I’d make it my mission to spread that same kindness wherever I could. ✨ Because kindness is contagious Here are 3 ways to spread kindness today: 1️⃣ Think kind thoughts ↳ Assume the best in others ↳ That internal shift will change how you approach every interaction 2️⃣ Be someone’s unexpected support ↳ Offer a hand, send a text ↳ Reach out—even if it’s been years ↳ Your small action could mean the world to them 3️⃣ Go the extra mile ↳ Literally or figuratively ↳Take that extra step to help someone, even when it’s inconvenient The trail taught me this: ► Kindness doesn’t just help others—it gives them the strength to keep moving forward What’s one moment of kindness that changed your path? Let me know👇 P.S. The magic blister repair worked. Three days later, I was back on the trail, stronger than ever.

🔔 A small but mighty Edition 46 of the Weekly Medical Affairs Recap is here! ✨ Here’s what’s inside: → Medical Affairs trends that shaped 2024 and what they mean for 2025 → What needs to change about MSL training and why → Dealing with imposter syndrome Reflecting on 2024 This year was a whirlwind: ✔️ 2 online courses launched ✔️ 100s of MSLs trained ✔️ 6 teams coached on insights process ✔️ 104 blog posts published ✔️ 12 webinars and podcasts hosted/attended But here’s the real lesson: success is built on reflection. Every year, I pause: → To check my progress → To realign my goals → To ask myself what’s next Now, it’s your turn. Spotlight Article: 6 Powerful Lessons to Elevate Medical Affairs in 2025 What you’ll learn: 1️⃣ Avoid burnout with smarter time management 2️⃣ Unlock KOL access with better strategies 3️⃣ Use AI to boost productivity 4️⃣ Master storytelling to make data memorable 5️⃣ Stay agile through regular reviews and course correction 6️⃣ Prioritize fun and energy for long-term impact 💡 Which of these will elevate your 2025? Share below! ♻️ Repost to share these lessons with your network.

🎇 Happy New Year 🎇 From all of us here at The Carolan Group, Happy New Year and BEST wishes for success in 2025! 👍 👍 #happynewyear #2025 #careerdevelopment #goals2025 #success

📝 RESUME Writing and Editing 📝 ➡ According to research from Careerbuilder, the top 3 resume deal breakers for hiring managers are: ✏️ Typos or bad grammar (77%) ✏️ Unprofessional email address (35%) ✏️ Lack of quantifiable results (34%) Have you updated your resume recently? Let me guide you.... "Job Search Mastery…How to WIN Your Dream Job" is not just for current job seekers, not just for MSLs or aspiring MSLs, but for EVERYONE who is or may ever need to search for a job. Learn how to.... 👉 Optimize your resume for applicant tracking system filters 👉 Highlight your key skills to stand out to hiring managers 👉 Format your resume properly and include key sections 👉 WIN more interviews Job Search Mastery is available NOW at Amazon and Barnes and Noble. #jobsearchmastery #interviews #resumewriting #careers #success

Persistence isn’t just a skill—it’s a superpower. Nick Zautra, PhD proves it. Nick’s journey to his new MSL role at AbbVie is nothing short of inspiring. Here’s how he made it happen: → Translated academic skills to industry success → Powered through challenges → Never stopped learning Now, AbbVie has an incredible new MSL—and Nick’s story reminds us all of what’s possible with determination. Congrats, Nick! 🥳 Your hard work inspires us every day. P.S. Ready to start your MSL journey? 🔗 Book a demo call with Sarah Snyder to learn how Aspire MSL can help. Link in comments!

AI isn’t a magic bullet for summarizing scientific papers. Don’t trust it blindly. Sure, AI can save you tons of time summarizing papers, but there's a catch: ► It’s not always perfect. If you’re relying too heavily on AI without double-checking, you might end up with incomplete or misleading information. Here’s what to watch out for when using AI to summarize papers: ⚠️ AI makes mistakes: ↳ It can miss critical details or oversimplify data. ↳ Always verify important points with the original text. ⚠️ Context matters: ↳ AI can struggle with nuance, especially with scientific data. ↳ It’s up to you to ensure the context is right. ⚠️ Pick the right tool: ↳ Not all AI is built for scientific papers. ↳ Look for tools tailored to scientific publications. Think of AI as a helper, not a replacement. It speeds up your review process, but your expertise is still key. Here's the solution. Use tools with features like: → Highlighting where the info is pulled from in the paper to make double-checking easy → Designed to work with papers, so it's better with the nuance How do you make sure you’re getting the right information from AI? Let’s chat in the comments! Get more tips on using AI to stay on top of the literature on the Medical Affairs Value Blog. Link below.

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Thursday Job announcement! 🌟 Medical Science Liaison - CKD/Nephrology! 👀 👍 Booming small biotech expanding their MSL team! 〰 Must have MSL experience in metabolic/nephrology. 🌎 Full territory: CA, NV, AZ, NM, CO, UT, OR, WA 🔬 Just a ton of upside with these guys working with cutting edge science, highly impactful and a phenomenal culture! If you're interested, please feel free to send your resume to George@carolangroup.com. #medicalaffairs #medicalscienceliaison #Nephrology #dreamjob #pharmaceutical

We are tearing up over here... With tears of complete joy 🥹 CONGRATS Greg! Despite setbacks and challenges, Greg landed his dream job. This is the definition of resilience: ► When you get knocked down, it doesn't phase you. You just get up again. They are lucky to have you!