01/17/22: The Importance of DEI
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"People fail to get along because they fear each other; they fear each other because they don’t know each other; they don’t know each other because they have not communicated with each other." - Martin Luther King
In honor of MLK Day, we are dedicating today's newsletter to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Lynn Hazan & Associates has been committed to DEI since its founding. Our intern program with its global reach, in addition to our current DEI recruiting, demonstrate our commitment to an inclusive environment.

Check out the variety of new opportunities for candidates. A position in DEI could be calling your name. Perhaps one of our many other positions in fields like PR, Public Affairs, Real Estate, Professional Assoc. or healthcare, could be your perfect fit.

Click on the title or scroll for more info.

Freelance Jobs:
  1. Emerging Freelance Medical Writer- MedComm Agency- Virtual- NEW!

Full-Time Jobs:
  1. Diversity Communications Manager- Global Law Firm, Chicago or NY- NEW!
  2. External Career Opportunities Manager- for a Global Law Firm, Chicago- NEW!
  3. PR Sr. Account Manager/ Account Manager- Real Estate PR Agency- Chicago Area/Hybrid- NEW!
  4. PR Account Supervisor or Sr. Account Supervisor/Public Affairs for a Global PR Agency, Chicago (5 openings)- NEW!
  5. Dir./Assoc. Dir, Scientific Srvs for MedComm Agency, Virtual
  6. Dir./Assoc. Dir- Operations for MedComm Agency, Virtual
  7. Sr. Assoc. Consultant- Regulatory Publisher for MedEd Agency, Virtual
  8. Medical Writer for MedEd Agency, Virtual
  9. Senior Medical Writer for MedEd Agency, Virtual
  10. Medical Director for MedEd Agency, Virtual
  11. Virtual PR Manager/Public Affairs for Healthcare Prof. Assn., Virtual- On-Hold
~Job Search Tip: Writing tests are mandatory for many PR jobs. Completing an impeccable writing test makes you one step closer to your dream job. Make sure to proofread your work and always double-check your spelling.

~Global Law Firm/ Chicago-New York- NEW: Are you committed to diversity communications as your core competencies? Do you have a background in law firms, corporate PR, or corporate communications? Apply for Diversity Communications Manager.

~External Career Opportunities Manager- Chicago- NEW: Do you have 5+ years’ experience in law or professional services firms? We will consider candidates with more extensive experience. Have in-depth knowledge of career coaching & consulting? Ideal candidate has a JD. Apply for External Career Opportunities Manager in Chicago

~Virtual Freelance Medical Writer-Emerging Need- MedComm Agency- Medical Journal Articles. Candidates must have prior experience in writing for scientific/medical publications. Are you a Ph.D., PharmD, or MS? Have experience as a scientific writer? Must be an American citizen or have valid working papers to apply for Virtual Freelance Medical Writer-Emerging Need.

~Real Estate PR Agency/ Chicago Area-Hybrid -NEW: Are you a classically trained PR Pro? Have a strong journalism background? Do you have approximately 5+ years of experience or 2-4 years of experience? Are you a strong writer? Apply for PR Sr. Account Manager/ Account Manager.

~Global PR Agency- Chicago: Want to work at an award-winning PR agency? Have a strong background in corporate affairs? Are you a passionate PR professional with PR agency experience? See the PR Account Supervisor or Senior Account Supervisor specs below. We have five jobs in Chicago.

~MedComm Agency- Boston/Philadelphia/Virtual: jobs! See the Dir./Assoc. Dir, Scientific Srvs, Dir./Assoc. Dir- Operations, Sr. Assoc. Consultant- Regulatory Publisher. Medical Writer, Sr. Medical Writer, and Medical Director specs for Med Ed agency below. All are virtual except medical writing jobs, which are located in Gr Philadelphia or Gr Boston area.

~On-Hold: Healthcare Prof. Association/Virtual- NEW:  Do you have strengths in advocacy, media pitching, legislative affairs, and healthcare? Do you have 5-8 years' experience? Apply for Virtual PR Manager.

EVENTS:
~ Free Webinar: Want to learn more about being a Chicago Innovator? Sign up for "Innovations We Need Right Now" on Monday, January 24th, at 4:00 pm CST. Register below.

~ Free Webinar: Want to learn how to deal with change? Sign up for "Cope with Change" on Friday, January 21st, at 12:00 pm CST. Register below.

~Free Webinar: Have you ever been asked a question during an interview that caused you to draw a blank? Sign up for "Prepare for the Most Difficult Interview Questions" on Tuesday, January 25th, at 1:00 pm CST. Register below.

ARTICLE:
~ Want to learn about diversity, equity, and inclusion practices your company should adopt in 2022? Read Janice Gassam Asare's article, "4 DEI Practices Your Company Should Adopt In 2022." ~link below


Job Openings:
Click on purple buttons below for job specs
  • Diversity Communications Manager- Global Law Firm, Chicago or NY- NEW!
  • Virtual Freelance Medical Writer-Emerging Need- NEW!
  • External Career Opportunities Manager- Global Law Firm, Chicago- NEW!
  • PR Account Supervisor or Senior Account Supervisor - Global PR Agency, Chicago- NEW!
  • PR Sr. Account Manager/ Account Manager- Real Estate PR Agency, Chicago Area/Hybrid- NEW!
  • Account Manager- Engineering PR Agency, Virtual- REVISED!
  • Sr. Associate Consultant - Regulatory Operations
  • Dir./Assoc. Dir. Scientific Services
  • Medical Director
  • Sr. Medical Writer
  • Medical Writer
  • Associate Scientific Director
  • Dir./Assoc. Dir. Operations
  • On- Hold: Virtual PR Manager- Healthcare Prof. Assn., Virtual - NEW!
Recommend & execute innovative communications strategies to improve firm’s profile & promote DEI priorities, initiatives & programs.

Chicago or New York- Global Law Firm
 Medical Writer will work within wide range of therapeutic areas (oncology, CNS, dermatology, immunology, GI, infectious diseases, ortho, urology, women’s health, etc.). Company provides services in publication planning & management, scientific & regulatory writing, CME, etc.

Ideal candidate is U.S. citizen or Green Cardholder.

Virtual- MedComm Agency
Aide firm’s lawyers, alumni, & clients to identify, secure, & succeed in desirable in-house positions. Provide expert guidance on in-house legal careers & career development strategies.

Chicago- Global Law Firm
Develop & execute PR campaigns through innovative writing, media pitching & managing client deliverables.

Greater Chicago Area, currently virtual- Real Estate PR Agency

Chicagoland Area or Hybrid- PR Real Estate Agency


Manage budgets, overall quality on projects & accounts and work as a team member on various accounts, in industry sectors.

Chicago- Global PR Agency
Write content for trade magazines, blogs,
e-books, & white papers. Client will only consider candidates with engineering and writing background.

Virtual- Engineering PR Agency
Process client goals, objectives, & strategy; create solid learning solutions that convey & reinforce client’s goals for target audience.

Virtual or Gr. Philadelphia or Gr Boston area - MedComm Agency (SOC)
Manage day-to-day workflow of project teams. Work closely with sales lead.


Virtual or Gr. Philadelphia or Gr Boston area - MedComm Agency (SOC)
Work with Partners & other team members to help organizations solve issues, create value, maximize growth & improve business performance.

Virtual or Gr. Philadelphia or Gr. Boston area - MedEd Agency
Lead team of medical writers to deliver sales training materials in various multimedia for pharma & biotech clients.

Philadelphia, Boston Area, or Virtual - MedEd Agency
8+ years of experience in medical writing in healthcare industry including 5+ years of medical writing at sales training institution or agency
Create & develop scientifically accurate content for sales training curriculum: workshops, e-learning, videos, podcasts, etc.

Philadelphia, Boston Area, or Virtual - MedEd Agency
2+ years of experience in medical writing role at sales training institution, trade association, professional association, or Educational Med Comm Agency
Onsite role- Create sales training materials in various multimedia: workshops, e-learning, videos, podcasts, etc.

Philadelphia or Boston Area- MedEd Agency
0-1 year of experience, advanced degree (Ph.D., MS, PharmD, MD) desired
Work virtually to create advisory boards & promotional materials for small to mid-sized pharma companies.

Virtual (Remote) - MedComm Agency
Senior Medical Writer with at least 2 years’ experience within an agency setting
Energetic environment for students interested in marketing, digital communications, human resources, or recruiting

Virtual (Remote) - Executive Recruitment
Work with various business units to support PR & communication strategies to bring awareness & visibility across healthcare, political, & consumer markets.

On-Hold-Virtual- Healthcare Professional Association

Webinar: Innovations We Need Right Now
With a new year upon us, our world faces a growing onslaught of challenges. But that is when innovators shine. This year’s installment of Innovations We Need Right Now will showcase a discussion among leaders at the forefront of tackling a diverse array of unmet needs, including:
  • Reinventing education so it is personalized and equitable for all students
  • Expertly harnessing data to overcome previously insurmountable challenges
  • Creating tech that makes us more effective at work, in-person or virtual
  • Bringing opportunity to Chicago’s disinvested south/west-side neighborhoods. 

Date: Monday, January 24th
Time: 4:00 pm CST
Price: FREE
Webinar: Coping with Change
Learn to control your emotions so you can get back to work or advance your career faster. To effectively cope with change it takes repetition, practice, building new muscles and developing new skills. During this session, we will address the following:
  • Inspire you to control your thoughts and emotions
  • Interrupt your automatic way of thinking
  • How to get unstuck
  • Shift for success
  • Create visibility
The lines will be open to address your questions following the training presentation.

Date:  Friday, January 21st
Time: 12:00 pm CST
Price: FREE
Webinar: Prepare for the Most Difficult Interview Questions
Have you ever been asked a question during an interview that caused you to draw a blank? Interview questions can differ greatly from one employer to another, and you must be prepared to put your best foot forward. 

During this session, we will discuss the following topics:
  • How to handle situational interview questions
  • What to do if a question is inappropriate
  • How to address a discriminatory question
  • What to do if you don’t know the answer

Date:  Tuesday, January 25th
Time: 1:00 pm CST
Price: FREE
Resume Review and Empowered Job Seeker Services- Resiliency Specials
Resume Review Price: $125 1 hr
Lynn Hazan will give you practical suggestions and tips on how to revamp your resume.

Empowered Job Seeker Package: $225 3 sessions, each 1 hour
Lynn's deluxe consultation package will provide resume, LinkedIn, and career coaching. Successfully market yourself as a candidate of choice.
"4 DEI Practices Your Company Should Adopt In 2022"
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have become top priorities for leaders around the world. The murder of George Floyd triggered a racial revolution that brought social justice to the fore.

Despite billions of dollars spent on diversity education, many companies have not been able to create an environment that attracts and retains employees from undervalued backgrounds.

A popular and worn-out cliché says that the definition of madness repeats the same thing over and over again, expecting different results. Workplaces around the world need to rethink how to actually create sustainable interventions, promote fairness and impartiality, and retain diverse and undervalued employees.

Prioritizing effective DEI interventions is more important than ever, as mass layoffs are causing havoc.

To learn more, read the "4 DEI Practices Your Company Should Adopt In 2022
" link below.
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