🚫 “If I Don’t Have 100% of the Experience, I Can’t Apply” RECRUITMENT REALITY CHECK 🚨 This is one of the biggest mistakes candidates can make: Self-rejection. You read a job description and think: ❌ “I don’t have that exact therapy area” ❌ “I’ve never used that particular CRM” ❌ “I don’t have every qualification” […]
Category Archives: Recruitment Reality Check
“Salary Is the First Question I Should Ask”
💰 “Salary Is the First Question I Should Ask” RECRUITMENT REALITY CHECK 🚨 “What’s the salary?” It’s an important question. But asking about salary before understanding the role can sometimes make the conversation feel purely transactional. Think about the bigger picture: 💼 Role responsibilities 📍 Territory 🚗 Travel requirements 📈 Career progression 🎓 Training 🏥 […]
“I Don’t Need to Research the Company”
🏢 “I Don’t Need to Research the Company” RECRUITMENT REALITY CHECK 🚨 “I’ll research the company if I get an interview.” Why wait? Understanding the organisation behind the vacancy can help you decide whether you actually want the job — and can help you prepare a much stronger application and interview. 💡 Before an interview, […]
“I’ll Just Let the Recruiter Call Me”
“I’ll Just Let the Recruiter Call Me” RECRUITMENT REALITY CHECK 🚨 You receive a call from a recruiter. You’re busy. You don’t recognise the number. So you ignore it. That’s understandable — but don’t forget to check your voicemail, emails and messages. Recruiters may be trying to contact you about an opportunity that could genuinely […]
“I’ll Apply and Wait”
“I’ll Apply and Wait” RECRUITMENT REALITY CHECK 🚨 “I’ve applied for the job. Now I’ll just wait.” Don’t assume the process stops when you press Apply. Depending on the employer and recruitment process, there may be: 📞 An initial screening call 💬 A recruiter conversation 📝 Further questions 🎥 A video interview 👥 A first-stage […]
“My Personal Profile Doesn’t Really Matter”
“My Personal Profile Doesn’t Really Matter” RECRUITMENT REALITY CHECK 🚨 Your personal profile could be one of the first things a recruiter reads. So don’t waste it. A generic statement like: ❌ “I am a hardworking, motivated individual looking for a new challenge.” Doesn’t tell the recruiter much. Instead, use your profile to quickly communicate: […]
“One CV Fits Every Job”
🎯 “One CV Fits Every Job” RECRUITMENT REALITY CHECK 🚨 “One CV is enough. I’ll just send it to every job.” It can be tempting. But if you’re applying for completely different roles, your CV may not clearly demonstrate why you’re suitable for each one. A Medical Device Sales role may require very different experience […]
“The Recruiter Knows Where I Live”
📍 “The Recruiter Knows Where I Live” RECRUITMENT REALITY CHECK 🚨 “I don’t need to put my location on my CV — the recruiter can see it on my application.” Don’t assume they can. For many roles, particularly field-based healthcare sales, medical sales and medical device positions, location can be an important part of the […]
“My CV Speaks for Itself”
📄 “My CV Speaks for Itself” RECRUITMENT REALITY CHECK 🚨 “My CV speaks for itself.” Unfortunately, it might not. Recruiters can review hundreds of CVs, so if your relevant experience isn’t immediately obvious, you risk being overlooked — even if you’re actually a great fit. Your CV should make it easy to identify: ✅ Your […]