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Others - How Blogging Led to an Editor-in-Chief's Job Offer
I’ve been blogging since 2005. I do it consistently, eg, 3-5 times a week, and dispense helpful information (at least I do my best too).
As I wrote in my 4/2/07 post, blogging led to a career-changing opportunity. A client I’d
As I wrote in my 4/2/07 post, blogging led to a career-changing opportunity. A client I’d
According to USFDA, a combination product is one composed of any combination of a drug and device; biological product and device; drug and biological product
done some consulting for offered me a position as Editor-in-Chief of an industry start-up magazine.
Good for You; What’s that Got to Do With Me?
I write of this offer, not to brag, but to impart how blogging can lead
Good for You; What’s that Got to Do With Me?
I write of this offer, not to brag, but to impart how blogging can lead
; or drug, device, and biological product and fixed dose combination would include two or more combinations of drug.
Examples of combination products may in
Examples of combination products may in
to opportunities you never knew existed. BUT, for this to happen, there are some “rules” you should adhere to.
NOTE: Rules is in quotation marks because these are just from my personal experience and the feedback I’ve r
NOTE: Rules is in quotation marks because these are just from my personal experience and the feedback I’ve r
lude drug-coated devices, drugs packaged with delivery devices in medical kits, and drugs and devices packaged separately but intended to be used together.
ceived from readers and clients alike. As far as I know, there is no industry standard (although, as I type this, I’m thinking maybe I could start one).
“Rules” for Blogging that Advance Your Career
1. Longevity:
“Rules” for Blogging that Advance Your Career
1. Longevity:
here is enormous increase in the number of combination products entering the market in the recent years. Combination products have proven advantages but fixe
b>What do I mean? Consider the following: Almost every society teaches that to advance, education is the key. As a recruiter, I can tell you first hand that there are many jobs that can be done without a college degree. A degre
d dose combinations are still in the process of convincing regulatory authority on their advantages over the single ingredient formulations.
Combination pro
Combination pro
is your access card. Without it, you can’t even enter the game.
BUT, many employers will not even consider candidates without a degree. The point? A degree says that you are disciplined enough to finish a course of study over
BUT, many employers will not even consider candidates without a degree. The point? A degree says that you are disciplined enough to finish a course of study over
ucts have become life saving products for the pharmaceutical companies who doesn’t have many innovative molecules in their product pipeline and have been inc
and beyond a high school education.
Spending two or four years of your time and money to acquire more knowledge proves to potential employers that you have initiative, drive and dedication – and have hopefully picked up some
Spending two or four years of your time and money to acquire more knowledge proves to potential employers that you have initiative, drive and dedication – and have hopefully picked up some
easingly used in the product life cycle management. Even the companies having product patents are trying to extend their product life cycle through the combi
ey knowledge along the way.
What does this have to do with blogging? My point is longevity. In my opinion, you should blog – consistently – for at least a year before you even think about trying to use your blog to promote you
What does this have to do with blogging? My point is longevity. In my opinion, you should blog – consistently – for at least a year before you even think about trying to use your blog to promote you
nation products and maximize the revenues. But the companies involved in this practice are overlooking that they are burdening the patients both economically
rself.
There are many blogs that have been abandoned long before the year mark. Just think how this would reflect on you if you decided to quit?
Much like getting a four-year degree, blogging consistently for at least a year
There are many blogs that have been abandoned long before the year mark. Just think how this would reflect on you if you decided to quit?
Much like getting a four-year degree, blogging consistently for at least a year
and physically. They need to rightly judge the benefits of the combination products and they have to even look at the risks involved when combining the produ
ells potential employers a lot about your drive, initiative and dedication.
2. Voice: I recently picked up a new client who read my blog. He didn’t ask for samples or anything – just gave me a job. Why? He said he liked
2. Voice: I recently picked up a new client who read my blog. He didn’t ask for samples or anything – just gave me a job. Why? He said he liked
ts. Some of the combination products were well accepted by physicians while others suffered. Companies involved in development of combination products are fi
the tone of my blog – the fact that my personality got through.
This is such a subjective concept, but what I took from that is to be yourself in your blog – but adhere to rules of decency (ie, no profanity or blasphemous ran
This is such a subjective concept, but what I took from that is to be yourself in your blog – but adhere to rules of decency (ie, no profanity or blasphemous ran
ding difficulty in defining their combination products and facing various challenges from selecting a combination to marketing it.
Following aspects would a
Following aspects would a
ts (eg, sexist, racist, etc. comments)).
What you put into the blogosphere is there forever – even if you discontinue your blog. Don’t censor yourself, but do think if this will come back to bite you in the butt 3, 5 or 10 yea
What you put into the blogosphere is there forever – even if you discontinue your blog. Don’t censor yourself, but do think if this will come back to bite you in the butt 3, 5 or 10 yea
dd to the challenges in developing combination products:
Which markets to tap where the combination products can do fairly well?
Which combination prod
Which markets to tap where the combination products can do fairly well?
Which combination prod
s from now.
3. Write Coherently: I recently received an email from a potential client about writing some articles for his organization. When I asked him why he chose me above all the other freelancers who were available
3. Write Coherently: I recently received an email from a potential client about writing some articles for his organization. When I asked him why he chose me above all the other freelancers who were available
cts are meaningful and rational?
Which therapeutic categories to select?
Which Combinations can address unmet needs of the patients?
Do combin
Which therapeutic categories to select?
Which Combinations can address unmet needs of the patients?
Do combin
on the site where he found me, he wrote back:
"I contacted you because of the quality of your articles, which I think are very good."
Again, this is not to brag, but all I do is adhere to basic rules of grammar and form cohe
"I contacted you because of the quality of your articles, which I think are very good."
Again, this is not to brag, but all I do is adhere to basic rules of grammar and form cohe
tions increase the patient compliance?
What would be the developing cost?
How to tackle the risks encountered during combination product developmen
What would be the developing cost?
How to tackle the risks encountered during combination product developmen
ive thought patterns. Much like writing a term paper in college, blog posts should make sense. Ideas should flow logically from one point to the next.
Some blogs appear to be written by people with ADD (Attention Deficit Disor
Some blogs appear to be written by people with ADD (Attention Deficit Disor
t?
As combination products don't fit into the traditional categories of drugs, medical devices, or biological products, the USFDA is in the process of devel
As combination products don't fit into the traditional categories of drugs, medical devices, or biological products, the USFDA is in the process of devel
der). They flit from topic to topic with no thought for the reader.
Now this is fine if it’s personal and you just want to “rant space.” If this is the case, say so. However, if you are blogging to advance your career, think a
Now this is fine if it’s personal and you just want to “rant space.” If this is the case, say so. However, if you are blogging to advance your career, think a
ping new procedures for reviewing their safety, efficacy and quality.
Professional from academic institutions, pharmaceutical industries, health care indust
Professional from academic institutions, pharmaceutical industries, health care indust
out potential employers/clients who may discover your posts. Will they reflect negatively or positively on your writing ability?
4. Advertise Yourself: While my job offer came out of the blue, advertise the fact that yo
4. Advertise Yourself: While my job offer came out of the blue, advertise the fact that yo
y and representatives from various regulatory agencies are working out to design the regulatory requirements for manufacture and sale of combination products
u are for hire in your blog. Do it with every blog post. This is something I need to start doing.
How to Advertise Yourself on Your Blog
Sample Blog Advert
Jane Smith is a copywriter whose niche is business and
Sample Blog Advert
Jane Smith is a copywriter whose niche is business and
.
As there is an increasing trend of the combination products companies manufacturing such products should be able to tackle the problems involved in the de
As there is an increasing trend of the combination products companies manufacturing such products should be able to tackle the problems involved in the de
finance. She produces brochures, web copy, e-books, sales letters and more.
Clients include accountants, financial advisors, mortgage brokers, etc. For a full list of clients, see www.JaneSmith.com/clientlist.htm.
Ms. Smith c
Clients include accountants, financial advisors, mortgage brokers, etc. For a full list of clients, see www.JaneSmith.com/clientlist.htm.
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elopment. They need to be wiser in analyzing the market trends and the regulatory requirements.
Companies that provide selfless information through particip
Companies that provide selfless information through particip
an be contacted directly at 212-555-3456; info@JaneSmith.com; website: www.JaneSmith.com.
Blogging is not a fly-by-night trend; it’s here to stay. So, add it as a marketing weapon in your career-advancing arsenal.
Blogging is not a fly-by-night trend; it’s here to stay. So, add it as a marketing weapon in your career-advancing arsenal.
tion in industry events and feedback to regulatory authorities would be able to face the challenges and will be successful in developing combination products
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