Active Listening In Sales and How It Helps in Selling Your Product or Services As a life sciences sales professional, executive leadership at the corporate level and now, a business owner, I was taught that when you talk, you’re teaching, and when you’re listening, you’re learning. As the President of The AGA Group, I stress… Read more »
Category: careers
Mastering Social Media Job Success: Unlock Your Career Potential
Social Media Job Success And What You Need To Know In today’s digital age, social media has become an essential tool for job seekers. Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter) dominate our online interactions, but they are also powerful resources for advancing your career. At The AGA Group™, we’ve spent 45 years working… Read more »
How Often Should You Update Your Resume? Essential Tips for Healthcare Professionals
How Often You Should Update Your Resume…and WHY As President of The AGA Group, I’ve spent decades helping professionals in the healthcare industry—particularly in medical, dental, and leadership roles—navigate their careers. One of the most crucial aspects of career management that often gets overlooked is the regular updating of your resume. Whether you’re actively seeking… Read more »
Why Don’t Companies Provide Interview Feedback? Insights from The AGA Group
At The AGA Group, with 45 years of recruiting and job search experience in the life sciences industry, we often hear the question: “Why don’t companies provide feedback to me after my interview?” It’s a natural query, especially when you feel your interview went well. While it might seem like poor business etiquette or a… Read more »
5 Things Employers Can Legally Disclose During Reference Checks—And Why They Matter
Five Things Former Employers Can Legally Disclose During Reference Checks In the hiring process, reference checks are a crucial step. As an employment agency owner, I’ve witnessed how these checks enable prospective employers to gather valuable insights about a candidate’s past performance, work ethic, and overall fit for a role. However, there’s often confusion about… Read more »
The Role of AI in Recruiting
Artificial Intelligence [AI] in recruiting has been a topic of interest for years. AI has the potential to revolutionize the way companies recruit and hire employees. In this blog, we’ll see how AI changes recruitment and what the future might hold. AI helps in hiring process, from ads to training. Companies are now able to… Read more »
Three Tips to Calm Your Nerves Before an Interview
Do you constantly feel nervous before interviews? Does it feel like interview stress takes up all your energy? Interviews can, unfortunately, be a major source of anxiety for many people. However, with the right approach, you can embrace a different mindset. As you prepare, here are three tips to calm your nerves leading up to… Read more »
5 Reasons Companies Choose Contract Workers
Contract workers are becoming the new employment model for many companies and government agencies due to a number of factors. It is not always because contract workers are cheaper, as some may believe. In fact, the Pharmaceutical Industry has turned to this type of employee with much success. While many job seekers would prefer a… Read more »
How To Conduct An Exit Interview
An exit interview is a meeting between an employee who is leaving a company and a representative of the company, usually a member of the human resources department. The purpose of an exit interview is to gather feedback from the departing employee about their experience working for the company. Exit interviews can be conducted in person, over the… Read more »
Quality Dental Care Starts With The Dental Hygienist
As the dental industry continues to evolve, so does the role of dental hygienists. They are responsible for performing routine cleanings, examining patients for signs of gum disease or other oral health issues, and educating patients on proper oral hygiene techniques. Without the expertise of dental hygienists, the quality of dental care would suffer. These… Read more »