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Join me today as I talk about breaking into Neuromodulation.  I have been talking to a number of folks recently with these common areas of conversation.  Be sure to listen even if you are not looking for the medical device field - the tools and concepts I discuss can always be applied to your life in some way.

In This Episode: 

• Breaking into neuromodulation industry with tips for success. 0:00
• Adapting to the demands of medical sales work. 4:55
• Work-life balance and neuromodulation jobs. 10:29
• Medical device sales and patient interactions. 16:12
• Breaking into neuromodulation industry with insights on skills and tools. 21:1
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Join me today as I share a recent conversation with Eliza Core, District Manager at Medtronic. 

We wanted to share this important topic to help more women see the possibility of getting onto medical device sales.  

We talked about why we think women hold themselves back, how to start making shifts in confidence, and begin taking action to stretch yourself. 

In this Episode: 

* Why women don’t go after sales roles 
* Confidence gaps 
* Being authentic while stretching yourself 
* Tips for interview process 
* Importance of self talk and having your own back
* Building confidence from within 
* Importance of mentors and networking 

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Many are drawn to the CEO life, assuming it is a paradise. Although this position is indeed fulfilling career-wise, it comes with a long list of challenges. Eric Anderton chats once again with Michael Girdley, this time about the loneliness faced by every CEO. He discusses why they are usually the last to know about everything that happens within the team. Michael explains why CEOs should never call their companies a ‘family’ and the importance of getting support from an outside network. He also shares some techniques for conducting interviews and performance reviews.

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Cory Glenn is back for the second installment of this series to walk us through the American Airlines' interview process and what it takes for a pilot to represent their brand and culture. Opportunity only knocks once. Listen carefully, Cory leaves no stone unturned when he discusses how to successfully become an American Airlines pilot.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE 

• Practical ways to polish your application

• Why American Airlines wants to know who you authentically are 

• How to put your best foot forward

• American Airlines’ solution to address the pilot shortage

• The qualities American looks for in a candidate

RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED

• National Gay Pilots Association 

• Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals

• Rotary To Airline Group

ABOUT CORY GLENN

Cory Glenn is the Director of Pilot Recruiting and Development at American Airlines. He is an Expert Aviation consultant of industry Pilot Supply and Demand. An experienced Pilot Instructor with a demonstrated history of safety in commercial and military aviation. Also skilled in Enterprise Risk Management, Operations Management, Readiness, Operational Planning, and leading Youth Programs. He is a strong operations professional with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) focused in Communications from Portland State University.

CONNECT WITH CORY

• Website: American Airlines

• LinkedIn: Cory Glenn

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Are you getting the most out of the interview process? If you have companies you are really excited about interviewing with, Nichole recommends an additional step of connecting with people from these companies via LinkedIn.

Go to LinkedIn and search a company name, click on People and search the exact role you applied for. Then see which team members pop up who have been in their role for 6 months or so, click connect and "add a note" so you can clarify why you are sending a connection request. 

"Hey [Name], I applied for [role] at [company]. I'm really excited about the opportunity and would love to connect with some team members to better understand the company mission and values as I go through the interview process. How have you enjoyed your role for the last [time in position]?"

Once they have accepted, you can ask them if there were any interview questions that surprised them or to better understand the overall process they went through to get hired. What do they feel like the team is looking for? Show genuine interest in them because even if you aren't hired for this role, they may be reaching back out when another role is opened up.

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Starting with Google 6 weeks before the IPO, Kara Gabay has a wide band of experience and knowledge from the last 17 years at Google. She has recently started her own coaching practice. In this episode, Kara recalls her journey of getting to Google and the moves within the company over the years. Having interviewed many candidates, she shares knowledge on internal vs external interviews, how the process works, and tips for preparing for the meeting. Tune in as Kara shares advice on how to be proactive in your career.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• [07:30] Kara talks about going through the IPO as a new Google employee
• [11:39] An explanation of how levels work at Google
• [23:02] Differences in interviewing internally vs externally
• [29:24] Kara and Alan discuss calibration
• [39:58] Kara shares how some employees stood out to gain promotions
• [50:03] Kara offers advice for people trying to control of their career

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Feel comfortable asking your manager for direct feedback, more work, or different opportunities to perform well.
• Know your strengths to present a strong personal brand to coworkers and management.
• It is important to network vertically as well as horizontally.  Your manager’s peers need to learn your strengths as well.

RESOURCE LINKS

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Kara Gabay's Coaching Website

Kara Gabay LinkedIn

BIO:

Kara Gabay has over 25 years of corporate experience, including over 18 years at Google where she primarily ran strategy & operations for various sales orgs. In her most recent role at Google, she focuses on leadership enablement - helping managers become stronger leaders.   In addition to Google, she runs her own coaching practice with a focus on individual coaching, team dynamics, group coaching and 360 assessments. You can learn more about her coaching style at BYOBeacon.com. Kara has a BA from SUNY New Paltz.  In 2020, she received her coaching certification from the Hudson Institute of Coaching. She is a Member of ICF (International Coaching Federation) with her ACC (Associate Certified Coach). She lives in the Hudson Valley with her husband, two teenage daughters and their Boston Terrier.

Today on the SYCK Podcast, I am really excited to have one of my team members on the podcast, Kelly O'Brien. Kelly has worked with us at Kadima for the last year while she was finishing her MBA at Simon Business School (the #1 most diverse MBA program in the country!). She has a lot of recent insight on the interview process, so we dig deep into some common questions and misconceptions about interviewing. We discuss what big tech companies are looking for in a candidate, how to nail your “narrative,” and share some really practical tips for answering behavioral-based questions. 

IN THIS EPISODE:

• [02:15] What do big tech companies look for in candidates
• [04:35] How to translate resume experience into to a narrative
• [11:12] Preparing for interview analytical and case study questions
• [16:05] How to prepare for an interview
• [23:06] Preparing for behavioral based interview questions
• [39:54] What happens behind closed doors after an interview

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• When sharing about yourself, keep it to 3-4 minutes and answer the following questions: What brought you to the company? Why this role? What’s something personal about yourself?
• There are three stages of interviews and within each stage there are four phases. First is rapport building. Second is your narrative. The third part is the meat of the interview, where questions are coming towards you. The fourth phase is you asking questions of the interviewer. 
• For behavioral based questions, remember the STAR acronym: situation, task, action, and result. 
• Have a list of 10 to 15 things that you're proud of, that you can easily leverage and apply to a range of interview questions.

RESOURCE LINKS

Syckpodcast.com

Amazon's Leadership Principles

BIO:

Kelly O'Brien is an urbanist and strategist who cares deeply about the intersection of technology and social equity. She recently graduated from Simon Business School at the University of Rochester with her STEM MBA and will begin the leadership development program at Discover Financial Services in Chicago this fall. She is also a Fulbright research grant alumna and obtained her MS in Urban Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in May 2020 as a Distinguished Graduate Fellow. She is dedicated to making the world a better place for ALL people, not just those for whom the platform was designed.

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We are not perfect. Mistakes can be made. Some small ones that we can just brush off, others that are big. Big enough that causes someone to lose on a guaranteed job. We talk to Vaibhav Malik who although he did everything right, one mistake caused him the job. Luckily he learned from it and found another job that he is excited about. Check out the full show notes: https://wethesalesengineers.com/show177

Ep 145 Episode Notes

Join me today as I discuss the top 4 tips you need as you begin the process of entering the field of medical device sales.  Over the past 15 years I have seen a lot of candidates and today I am sharing what will help you get (and nail) your first interview as you enter this amazing industry.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• The importance of research
• The need for persistence 
• Your attention to detail
• Going above and beyond 
• Male vs female applicants 
• Free Guide - www.michellebourquecoaching.com/interviewguide 
• Link to full transcript 

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Starting as a sales rep for a pharma company, Tara Rochelo switched to being a recruiter when an opportunity came up. After a year and a half, she decided to start her own recruiting agency in the middle of the pandemic, fulfilling her childhood dream of becoming the person in the company who calls the shots. On today’s podcast, Tara takes the time to chat with Samuel Gbadebo about her career journey and gives us a peek into her 9-to-5. She also takes us through the recruitment process and highlights the importance of preparation before interviewing.

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