Lynn Hazan and Associates Jobs Listings, Articles, and Webinars
05-04-21: Time to Fly: Spread Your Wings & Soar
Just as the birds soar, so can you in a new job! Are you a medical writer with a creative spirit?
Do you like to create video scripts, presentations, and/or virtual reality training modules? Here's your chance to take flight with our new client.

We are currently recruiting for Medical Writer, Senior Medical Writer, and Medical Director positions for an award-winning MedEd agency in the Greater Philadelphia area. Scroll down for more details.

Free webinars! "Why Should a Recruiter Call You? and "How Are You Better Than Other Candidates?" Details below.

"Each day has a story to - deserves to be told, because we are made of stories. I mean, scientists say that human beings are made of atoms, but a little bird told me that we are also made of stories."

—Eduardo Galeano

Send us your updated credentials. Let's discuss how LH&A can place you. Reach Lynn at lynn@lhazan.com or 312-369-9802.

In This Edition:
1) Our Current Job Openings
 
  • Medical Writer - MedEd Agency - NEW!
  • Sr. Medical Writer - MedEd Agency - NEW!
  • Medical Director - MedEd Agency - NEW!
  • Senior Medical Writer / Associate Scientific Director - MedComm Agency 
  • Marketing/PR/Recruiting Intern - LH&A - Virtual Position 

2) Candidate Consulting Services - Services include Virtual Resume Review, Empowered Job Seeker, & Leveraging your Influence on LinkedIn via Content & Relationships. - Resiliency discount offered!

3) Featured Article - "Get Hired: Create Personal Branding Phrases That Stick" By Marti Konstant.

4) Upcoming Events - Yoga Classes, Wine & Webinar presented by Orbit Media, Free webinars - "Why Should a Recruiter Call You?, "How Are You Better Than Other Candidates?" and "How to Create & Implement an Effective Job Search Plan" Presented by NSENG - $80

Our Current Openings
Medical Writer - MedEd Agency
Are you an aspirational Medical Writer? Comfortable creating content for sales, MSL curricula? Do you have a strong scientific background? Know how to successfully consolidate complex information? Excel at juggling multiple projects in a fast-paced, creative and collaborative environment? Want to join an award-winning, Global Med Comm agency in the Philadelphia area? Writing test is part of the interview process. 
 
Client is a Med Comm Agency specializing in design, development, & launch of medical branding/positioning for Pharma & Medical Device companies.
Agency provides strategic solutions in life sciences, medical device launches, & interactive content development. Works in multimedia development to highlight patient stories & training materials for sales reps and MSLs.

Learn more here
Sr. Medical Writer - MedEd Agency
Are you an experienced Medical Writer? Do you have 2 + years in a medical writing role at a sales training or Med Comm agency? Do you have a strong scientific background? Can create scientifically accurate content in a variety of therapeutic areas? Excel managing multiple projects in a fast-paced, creative workspace? Join an award-winning, Global Med Comm agency in the Philadelphia area or work virtually. Great role for experienced medical writers. 
Must be US-based. Writing test is part of the interview process. 

Client is a Med Comm Agency specializing in design, development, & launch of medical branding/positioning for Pharma & Medical Device companies.
Agency provides strategic solutions in life sciences, medical device launches, & interactive content development. Works in multimedia development to highlight patient stories & training materials for sales reps and MSLs.

Learn more here
Medical Director - MedEd Agency
Do you have 8+ years experience in medical writing and/or healthcare industry, including 5+ years’ medical writing in the life sciences industry? Passionate about creating promotional content to help spread disease awareness? Want to make a difference through your creative direction with staff & clients? Interested in new business development? Want to join an award winning, Global Med Comm agency in the Philadelphia area or work virtually? Great job for experienced medical directors. 
Must be US-based. Can work remotely. Writing test is part of the interview process. 

Client is a Med Comm Agency specializing in design, development, & launch of medical branding/positioning for Pharma & Medical Device companies.
Agency provides strategic solutions in life sciences, medical device launches, & interactive content development. Works in multimedia development to highlight patient stories & training materials for sales reps and MSLs.

Learn more here
Sr. Medical Writer / Associate Scientific Director - MedComm Agency
Want to work virtually for a growing boutique Medical Communications agency? Are you passionate about science, medicine, and education? Are you energized by collaborative work? Are you a Senior Medical Writer with at least 2 years’ experience within an agency setting? Will consider candidates with more experience. If so, apply now for full-time job opening for Remote Sr. Medical Writer/Associate Scientific Director. Writing test is part of the application process.           
Candidate will develop scientific/medical content (promotional and non-promotional) over a broad range of therapeutic areas (neuro, psych, infectious disease, dermatology, ophthalmology, cardio, immunology, oncology) including: promotional slide kits, advisory board materials, educational materials, MSL training decks, literature search reports, etc. Client does not do publishing nor regulatory writing.
Client values candidates with unrelenting attention to detail. Agency is non-hierarchical by design and values open dialogue. No drama. Is committed to continuing education & training. Excellent benefits. Compensation and title will reflect level of experience.
Ideal candidate is based in the U.S. with valid working papers. Willing to travel when needed.

Learn more here
Marketing/PR/Recruiting INTERN - Virtual
Our internship program is unique in that we share knowledge: we teach and learn from each other.

Flexible hours; can receive college credit.

Work side-by-side with President and other interns in an energetic virtual environment.

A definite career builder for a student or new grad interested in marketing, communications, human resources, or recruiting.  

Click here to keep reading...


Candidate Consulting Services - Virtual
New Consultation Program! How to Improve Your Job Search Through Content & Relationship Building on LinkedIn
$25 RESILIENCY DISCOUNT OFFERED!
In this new workshop, learn new ways to leverage your influence on LinkedIn. Through a Journey of Discovery, Lynn learned new tips and tricks to empower her candidates to create content, use visuals, and engaging conversations to position themselves as the "candidates of choice." In this fee based consultation, you will gain an understanding of how relationships matter, especially in a job search. You can apply these lessons immediately. It's also a lot of fun!

Price: $125 for 1 hour

Contact Lynn to sign up for a session.
Resume Review & Empowered Job Seeker Services
$25 RESILIENCY DISCOUNT OFFERED!
It’s a new year, so it’s time for a new resume. Check out our resources and get prepared for 2021. Contact us to get started.

- The Resume Review 
In this session, Lynn Hazan will help you to break through the clutter of similar, boring resumes. You will receive practical suggestions and tips on how to revamp your resume. Complimentary follow-up phone session to assess revised resume is included. Time permitting, LinkedIn profiles will also be evaluated. 
Price: $125 One hour - with discount. Includes complimentary Resource Kit, for a total $200 value.
 
- Empowered Job Seeker
"Empowered Job Seeker™" is a program that helps candidates undergo effective job searches in the ever-changing marketplace. In this 3-hour (1.5 hours each session), one-on-one or group consultation, participants learn proven techniques to more successfully market themselves as the candidates of choice. 
Learn How To:
  • Find jobs in the hidden job market
  • Improve your networking, social media, and LinkedIn skills
  • Refine your interviewing and negotiating expertise
  • Position yourself in the marketplace for advancement and promotion
  • Seek out niches where you can add value
  • Strengthen your resume and LinkedIn profile
  • Work effectively with a recruiter
Price: $225 total (2 sessions, each 1.5 hours) with discount. $300 value in total.

Participant Testimonial:

"Lynn's personal branding workshop was great. I really enjoyed it and learned several new ways of distilling my experience. I was able to put some of it into practice the next day during a phone interview - I had a case story at the ready. I also enjoyed "Calling Cards" and have shared the exercise with two friends. I always find Lynn's input and advice to be so helpful."

Featured Article
Get Hired: Create Personal Branding Phrases That Stick
Stick The Landing During Your Job Search
You’re a contender. Your background and desire for the job is a perfect fit.

Yet how do you get to the interview table and stick the landing with an offer in hand and people who can’t wait to work with you?

Jaden did everything right. He checked all the job description boxes. His certifications and skills updates were fresh. He answered all the tough questions and saved smart questions for the interviewer when the conversation ended.

However, the job was offered to another candidate.

While there are multiple variables influencing decisions in the hiring process, one thing is true,

“It is not always the most qualified candidate who gets hired. It is the one who is remembered.”
—Marti Konstant

Let’s review how to stay top of mind to get to the front of the hiring line AND when hiring decisions are made.

Click here to keep reading

 Upcoming Events
1. CHAIR YOGA CLASS 30-minute session - hosted by Karen Egoff of MySoulbalance.com - Every Thursday
Sitting at your desk all day? Feeling like your body is holding onto stress? Do you desire a moment of peace in the middle of your workday? We have just the thing for you!

Like most types of Yoga, Chair Yoga improves flexibility, concentration, and strength while boosting your mood, easing joint pain, and reducing stress.

$7.50 per class, or 4 classes for $28.00 USD.

Mail an e-transfer to karen.soulbalance@gmail.com
The next step is to email to state your name and state you are residing in to sign up.


Date: Next class 05/06 Thursday at 3:30 PM CST

2. MAY 4th - "WINE & WEBINAR: SEO Content Myths… (busted)!” Presented by Orbit Media
There is a lot of (mis)information out there around SEO and content marketing. So we’re going to spend an hour with veteran SEO, Dan Shure, to dispel some of these myths. We’ll talk about:

  • Why keyword difficulty metrics are all wrong
  • Why you should clean up old content
  • Why word count doesn’t matter
  • Why you can absolutely sell products directly from (some) blog posts
  • Why topic clusters are a bad strategy
  • Why I don’t pay one bit of attention to E-A-T
  • Why you should ignore the little red light in Yoast

About the speaker: Dan Shure

Dan Shure is co-owner of Evolving SEO with his wife Sarah. He has helped companies like GBH (Boston’s NPR and PBS), ButcherBox, Harvard Business Publishing, and more solve challenging SEO problems and grow traffic for over 12 years.

Dan is also host and producer of Experts on the Wire, a popular SEO podcast downloaded over 700,000 times. Dan has spoken at conferences such as Social Media Marketing World, Content Jam, Content Marketing World, SMX and more.

Dan’s articles and quotes have appeared on sites like Moz, The Next Web, Entrepreneurs on Fire, The New York Times, Search Engine Roundtable and more!

Date: Tuesday, May 4th
Time: 5:00-6:00 PM CST
Access: here
3. MAY 6th - "WHY WOULD A RECRUITER CALL YOU?" - Free webinar
This is a question you must confidently answer if you are serious about career advancement. Your response should differentiate you from other individuals with similar experience. During this session, we will address the following:

• Difference between in-house and third-party recruiters
• Importance of your LinkedIn Profile and Groups
• Associations and Publications

The lines will be open to address your questions following the training presentation.

Date: Tuesday, May 6th
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
Access: here

4. MAY 11th - "HOW ARE YOU BETTER THAN OTHER CANDIDATES"
The answer to that question can cause you to be scheduled for a job interview or be screened out. So, how do you differentiate from candidates with similar experience? During this session, we will address the following:

• Your resume and cover letter
• Why customization is key
• Impact of confidence and interest
• Your track record of success

The lines will be open to address your questions following the training presentation.

Date: Tuesday, May 11th
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
Access: here

5. MAY 12th - 3-Hour Online Workshop:“HOW TO CREATE & IMPLEMENT AN EFFECTIVE JOB SEARCH PLAN” - $80.00
Whether you’ve been job searching for 2 weeks or 2 years, this workshop will help you be more efficient with your time…

During this instructional session, MARTY GILBERT, job sear__h coach and founder of NSENG, will present his perspectives on the following topics:

  • What a job search plan should contain and the order in which each initiative should be completed
  • How to develop an effective weekly routine
  • Setting job search goals and tracking your progress
  • How to network more effectively
  • Examples of resumes that are and are not effective
  • How to build an ATS-compliant resume
  • How to define your audience and build a target company list with key contacts
  • How to develop a marketing plan that reaches your targets
  • How to write your brand and value proposition
  • How to create more buzz on LinkedIn

Date: Wednesday, May 12th
Time: 6:00 PM -9:00 PM CST
Access: here

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