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Family. Wait… Which One!?

In honor of the Thanksgiving holiday this week, we at Legacy MedSearch would like to take a moment to acknowledge and appreciate family.  Do you know how much time we are spending with our “work family”? Our mini-breakdown helps to...

November 22, 2016

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Interview Guide for Software Development Positions

Software Development is an extremely competitive field. Moreover, it doesn’t bode well for candidates now that several of the major industry players have started to move their software development sectors offshore to countries such as China and India. But despite...

November 16, 2016

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Do’s and Don’ts When Talking to A Recruiter

Everyone likes to learn of new job opportunities but can feel obligated to talk in length with a recruiter.  Knowing this, we came up with a few do’s and don’ts when talking to a recruiter for when that new opportunity...

November 4, 2016

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Noisy Coworkers Are a Distraction In the Workplace

Sounds, particularly those made by other humans, rank as the No. 1 distraction in the workplace. According to workplace design expert Alan Hedge at Cornell, 74 percent of workers say they face “many” instances of disturbances and distractions from noise....

October 27, 2016

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Expert Insights: An Interview with Paula Rutledge, Legacy Medsearch

Paula Rutledge is the president of Legacy MedSearch, a retained recruitment firm specializing exclusively in the medical device industry. Since 2005, Paula and her team have successfully matched employers and candidates across the clinical and technology spectrum, from orthopedics, spine,...

October 6, 2016

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THE WHITE PAPER:  A Marketing “No-Spin” Zone

We are pleased to welcome Margy Rockwood as our guest blogger this week.  Margy is a writer and the owner of RockwoodWrites, LLC  where she carries special subject expertise in the medical field. We enjoyed her take on how to keep the white...

September 28, 2016

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Essential Must-Dos When Starting a New Job

After rounds and rounds of interviews, you’ve finally signed the papers and landed the job—hooray! But don’t breathe a sigh of relief just yet—the trial period has just begun. All eyes are on you as a new employee, so you...

September 26, 2016

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10 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Writing my FDA Response Letter

If you’ve ever received a 483 or warning letter, as I have, you know the chaos that can ensue. The clock is ticking; the FDA requires a response to most compliance notices within 15 business days! I received a warning...

September 16, 2016

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3 Tips for Negotiating That “Perfect” Compensation Package (includes resources for you in your research)

As professionals, we should be prepared to negotiate a compensation package that accurately reflects their value. However, many candidates avoid negotiations because they are uncomfortable or unaware of their market value. If you’re a senior level executive (or even a senior...

September 14, 2016