We are now on month 2 of unemployment and there has definitely been some activity regarding interviews, 2nd interviews etc but I question, is building relationships a thing of the past?
Some of the interviews I have had were in a Business Development/Sales capacity but the basis was, sign up a new client and transition the business to a "customer service liasion" then move on to your next new account. Granted I am not against this at all but where is the true relationship building aspect of the business?
One of the many great things I loved about Business Development/recruitment was building relationships with great people out there. Yes it is part of the business and predominatly how I got paid but I enjoyed making friends out of it. I truly enjoyed learning about what college Jim's kids were going to College or how Mary's kids did in soccer this past weekend or what car you just bought. I loved this!!
And it is obvious when candidates, excuse me, friends I have made in this business are tracking me down asking how I am doing regarding my search, how my wife is handling this etc etc. Thank You Thank You!
This is my blog and of course names have been changed to protect the innocent.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Humbling Experience
Well it has been a few weeks now and let me say it has been quite humbling. Now being on the other side and having to deal with recruiters. Instead of me asking the questions.....What are you looking for in your next job opportunity, commute range, salary etc, I am now the one providing these answers. Funny how things come around.
And the one thing I realized...I was really damn good at what I did! It's obvious as there are alot of colleagues, friends etc that have heard the news and have tracked me down offering any and all assistance. To all of you, THANK YOU!
Recruiter Interactions I have come across:
" I have a great opportunity in Burlington for you..." Interesting I live in Sturbridge.....NEXT!
Shawn: Can you tell me a little about your client?
Recruiter: "I really don't know much, let me send you their website"
Recruiter - I have a great Data Processing position for you, pays $12 hr
Shawn - Huh? Next.........
Recruiter Call - I have a great job for you doing X, I'll send you the job description and let me know what you think. Never once asking me the important questions of salary, commute etc etc.
It just baffles me as to how these recruiters/agencies stay in business. And worse, these are the idiots that tarnish the my reputation and allot of the other great recruiters out there.
Anyway keep in touch, all the best and of course Make it a Great Week!
Shawn
sschantz@gmail.com
And the one thing I realized...I was really damn good at what I did! It's obvious as there are alot of colleagues, friends etc that have heard the news and have tracked me down offering any and all assistance. To all of you, THANK YOU!
Recruiter Interactions I have come across:
" I have a great opportunity in Burlington for you..." Interesting I live in Sturbridge.....NEXT!
Shawn: Can you tell me a little about your client?
Recruiter: "I really don't know much, let me send you their website"
Recruiter - I have a great Data Processing position for you, pays $12 hr
Shawn - Huh? Next.........
Recruiter Call - I have a great job for you doing X, I'll send you the job description and let me know what you think. Never once asking me the important questions of salary, commute etc etc.
It just baffles me as to how these recruiters/agencies stay in business. And worse, these are the idiots that tarnish the my reputation and allot of the other great recruiters out there.
Anyway keep in touch, all the best and of course Make it a Great Week!
Shawn
sschantz@gmail.com
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Part of the RIF Fraternity
Well unfortunately I am now part of the RIF Fraternity. Last Friday due to a cost cutting initiative I as well as 2 others were laid off from Prestige Scientific.
Am I upset? Sure!
Do I understand why it was done? Certainly!
Do I agree with it? Hell no but life goes on.
It was a great run with Prestige Scientific, 2 1/2 yrs. I have made some great friends that I will continue to stay in touch with; I hope!
I refuse to be a statistic and will land on my feet very quick. I know I will. The one thing recruiting has shown me is to be Pro Active/ a Hunter. Heck in this marketplace you have to be.
If anyone reading this knows of any HR/Recruitment positions or Ideally Business Development/Sales feel free to contact me directly.
All the Best and of course Make It a Great Day
Am I upset? Sure!
Do I understand why it was done? Certainly!
Do I agree with it? Hell no but life goes on.
It was a great run with Prestige Scientific, 2 1/2 yrs. I have made some great friends that I will continue to stay in touch with; I hope!
I refuse to be a statistic and will land on my feet very quick. I know I will. The one thing recruiting has shown me is to be Pro Active/ a Hunter. Heck in this marketplace you have to be.
If anyone reading this knows of any HR/Recruitment positions or Ideally Business Development/Sales feel free to contact me directly.
All the Best and of course Make It a Great Day
Friday, January 2, 2009
Happy New Year
Wishing you and all your loved ones a Phenomenal 2009.
Remember, Life is Short, Have Fun and Live Life to the fullest!
As 2008 comes to a close, I want to wish everyone a Phenomenal 2009!
Life is short, enjoy it to the Fullest!
Monday, December 8, 2008
The Sky is Falling or is it?
This seems to be a very common question among applicants these days....
"How bad is the job market for the Life Science industry?"
Well I hate to to tell all you job seekers this BUT.........It is still flurishing and still quite strong!
Below is an article I surfaced that I tend to agree with
Despite a continuing trend of gloomy economic data that seems to show the world economy slipping into recession, most medical device companies report positive domestic and international sales growth and continued optimism about prospects for the industry in 2009.
Key findings: -
A majority - 61% - expect overall sales for their company to increase in 2009, and 84% expect their company to employ the same number or more people one year from now. Only 9% expect sales to decrease.
- When asked about their personal outlook for the medical device industry, 56% said they were "somewhat positive" or "very positive" about the prospects for 2009.
-Only 17% noted they were "somewhat negative" or "very negative" about 2009. - More than 61% indicate that domestic sales/orders have been about the same or higher in the last 3 months and 66% said international sales/orders have been the same or higher during the same period. - 74% plan to expand into new international markets next year.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.com
"How bad is the job market for the Life Science industry?"
Well I hate to to tell all you job seekers this BUT.........It is still flurishing and still quite strong!
Below is an article I surfaced that I tend to agree with
Despite a continuing trend of gloomy economic data that seems to show the world economy slipping into recession, most medical device companies report positive domestic and international sales growth and continued optimism about prospects for the industry in 2009.
Key findings: -
A majority - 61% - expect overall sales for their company to increase in 2009, and 84% expect their company to employ the same number or more people one year from now. Only 9% expect sales to decrease.
- When asked about their personal outlook for the medical device industry, 56% said they were "somewhat positive" or "very positive" about the prospects for 2009.
-Only 17% noted they were "somewhat negative" or "very negative" about 2009. - More than 61% indicate that domestic sales/orders have been about the same or higher in the last 3 months and 66% said international sales/orders have been the same or higher during the same period. - 74% plan to expand into new international markets next year.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.com
Happy Holidays to all of you and a Great 2009!
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Job Openings Updated 11/03
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Job Openings - Updated Every Week
Below you will find some great opportunities currently under the Medical Device umbrella.Please understand that this is only a small list. For additional information or consideration please forward a Word Document to sschantz@prestigescientific.com
Below you will find some great opportunities currently under the Medical Device umbrella.Please understand that this is only a small list. For additional information or consideration please forward a Word Document to sschantz@prestigescientific.com
3014 Regulatory Affairs Manager - healthy sized Medical Device Manufacturer located North of Boston seeks a Regulatory affairs Manager to oversee submissions, compliance and overall domestic and international strategy.
2994 Director of Manufacturing - small Medical Device Manufacturer located on the Northern Shore is currently seeking a Dynamic Director of Manufacturing. Reporting to the VP, you will be responsible for a small 5 person team. Individuals must be from a Medical Device Manufacturing Environment to be considered.
3022 Manager of Systems Development - small manufacturer located off of 495 is looking for a hands on Systems Manager to be responsible for the technical content and integration of the various subsystems of the device design.
2947 Quality Manager - Small contract manufacturer located in a Northern Suburb of Boston has a dynamic opportunity for a Senior Quality Engineer looking to transition into Management or a current manager looking to be part of a rapidly growing company.Although Manager you will be responsible for executive decisions as it relates to Quality Engineering and will be looked at on a peer level by upper management.
2822 Quality Manager, well established Medical Device Manufacturer located on the North side of town is currently looking for a Quality Manager to lead the overall Quality Department consisting of Quality System Management, Audits and overall Product Release.
2819 Regulatory Specialist - Well established Medical Device Manufacturer is currently looking for a Regulatory Affairs specialist to join their small family. Ideally they want someone with 3+ yrs of experience with knowledge of 510K's
2753 Process Engineer - Boston Based Medical Device Manufacturer of capital equipment is currently looking for a Senior Process engineer to join their team.* 5 years of Engineering experience* 1-3 years experience in fabrication of silicone wafers mechanical process* BS/MS in Engineering
2768 Director of RA/CA - rapidly growing Medical Device Manufacturer of Class II / III Devices is currently looking for a Director to oversee a department of 5. Reporting to the VP, you will be responsible for 510K / PMA submissions as well as US Based Clinical Trials. Individuals must be multi-faceted and be willing to wear many hat. Position is located in MD. Relo available for the right person.
2886 Director of Engineering - Capital Equipment Medical Device Manufacturer is currently searching for a Director of Engineering (R&D) to oversee a healthy department consisting of Managers and Engineers. Individual will be responsible for sustaining current product lines as well as New Product Development.
2900 Manufacturing Engineer - Medical Device startup that does their own manufacturing and assembly is currently looking to add a Sr Manufacturing individual to oversee technicians and provide diversified Technical and Engineering support to Production Team in the development, analysis, and maintenance of processes, products, or equipment
2951 Mechanical Engineer - smaller Medical Device Manufacturer on the North Shore is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer.Someone with a good mechanical and electro mechanical background is what we're looking for with 5+ years of Medical Device experience.
2948 R&D Engineer - Well known Medical Device producer of Class I - III Devices with multiple facilities throughout the US is looking for Multiple R&D professionals, 2yrs + for multiple roles due to new product integration.
For interest in these or other exciting opportunities within Medical Devices feel free to contact me at sschantz@prestigescientific.comSick of having your resume get lost in a job@xyzcompany.com database. Call me first. We have many contacts throughout the industry and will give you the best representation.
2819 Regulatory Specialist - Well established Medical Device Manufacturer is currently looking for a Regulatory Affairs specialist to join their small family. Ideally they want someone with 3+ yrs of experience with knowledge of 510K's
2753 Process Engineer - Boston Based Medical Device Manufacturer of capital equipment is currently looking for a Senior Process engineer to join their team.* 5 years of Engineering experience* 1-3 years experience in fabrication of silicone wafers mechanical process* BS/MS in Engineering
2768 Director of RA/CA - rapidly growing Medical Device Manufacturer of Class II / III Devices is currently looking for a Director to oversee a department of 5. Reporting to the VP, you will be responsible for 510K / PMA submissions as well as US Based Clinical Trials. Individuals must be multi-faceted and be willing to wear many hat. Position is located in MD. Relo available for the right person.
2886 Director of Engineering - Capital Equipment Medical Device Manufacturer is currently searching for a Director of Engineering (R&D) to oversee a healthy department consisting of Managers and Engineers. Individual will be responsible for sustaining current product lines as well as New Product Development.
2900 Manufacturing Engineer - Medical Device startup that does their own manufacturing and assembly is currently looking to add a Sr Manufacturing individual to oversee technicians and provide diversified Technical and Engineering support to Production Team in the development, analysis, and maintenance of processes, products, or equipment
2951 Mechanical Engineer - smaller Medical Device Manufacturer on the North Shore is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer.Someone with a good mechanical and electro mechanical background is what we're looking for with 5+ years of Medical Device experience.
2948 R&D Engineer - Well known Medical Device producer of Class I - III Devices with multiple facilities throughout the US is looking for Multiple R&D professionals, 2yrs + for multiple roles due to new product integration.
For interest in these or other exciting opportunities within Medical Devices feel free to contact me at sschantz@prestigescientific.comSick of having your resume get lost in a job@xyzcompany.com database. Call me first. We have many contacts throughout the industry and will give you the best representation.
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Industry Statistics - Amazing
- The Philadelphia metro area ranked number three as a metropolitan area with the largest total employment levels in the biosciences (medical device & equipment, drugs & pharmaceutical, research, testing & medical laboratories, and agricultural, feedstock & chemicals.) Source: Bioscience 07: Growing the Nation’s Bioscience Sector, Prepared by Battelle, January 2007.
- Philadelphia ranked in the top 10 metropolitan areas with largest employment in medical devices and equipment. Philadelphia is an example of a region that is not niched in one speciality, but excels in a combination of the bioscience subsectors. Source: Bioscience 07: Growing the Nation’s Bioscience Sector, Prepared by Battelle, January 2007.
- The medical device market in the United States should be approximately $86 billion by the end of 2006 (close to $220 billion worldwide), with a 10% annual growth rate expected for the coming year. Source: AdvaMed 2006
- The market for coatings and surface-treatment processes used on medical devices will reach more than $5.31 billion by 2010. The 12.4% annual growth rate will be fueled by explosive growth in high-value combination products. Source: Medical Device Coatings Report, BCC Research, April 2006
- During period of 2001-1006, California companies - $23.9 billion of increased market value creation, followed by Indiana at $22.9 billion, and Massachusetts at $20.7 billion. Source: Medical Device Industry Market Capitalization Report, 2001–2006
- The medical devices and equipment industry employs more than 411,400 workers, accounting for nearly one third of all US bioscience jobs. Source: Medical Product Outsourcing 2006
- Pennsylvania and New York included in Top 5 US states for Medical Device Employment - The thriving medical device industry in Massachusetts is the East Coast equivalent of the San Francisco Bay Area. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2005
- The spinal devices segment (of the marketplace), with a striking growth rate of 20 to 25 percent annually, leads the orthopedic market. Extensive research on bone growth factors and fusion biologics has been integral to emerging technologies for the spine market. Source: Frost & Sullivan’s Emerging Technologies for the Spine Market (Technical Insights), published September 2006
- Philadelphia ranked in the top 10 metropolitan areas with largest employment in medical devices and equipment. Philadelphia is an example of a region that is not niched in one speciality, but excels in a combination of the bioscience subsectors. Source: Bioscience 07: Growing the Nation’s Bioscience Sector, Prepared by Battelle, January 2007.
- The medical device market in the United States should be approximately $86 billion by the end of 2006 (close to $220 billion worldwide), with a 10% annual growth rate expected for the coming year. Source: AdvaMed 2006
- The market for coatings and surface-treatment processes used on medical devices will reach more than $5.31 billion by 2010. The 12.4% annual growth rate will be fueled by explosive growth in high-value combination products. Source: Medical Device Coatings Report, BCC Research, April 2006
- During period of 2001-1006, California companies - $23.9 billion of increased market value creation, followed by Indiana at $22.9 billion, and Massachusetts at $20.7 billion. Source: Medical Device Industry Market Capitalization Report, 2001–2006
- The medical devices and equipment industry employs more than 411,400 workers, accounting for nearly one third of all US bioscience jobs. Source: Medical Product Outsourcing 2006
- Pennsylvania and New York included in Top 5 US states for Medical Device Employment - The thriving medical device industry in Massachusetts is the East Coast equivalent of the San Francisco Bay Area. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2005
- The spinal devices segment (of the marketplace), with a striking growth rate of 20 to 25 percent annually, leads the orthopedic market. Extensive research on bone growth factors and fusion biologics has been integral to emerging technologies for the spine market. Source: Frost & Sullivan’s Emerging Technologies for the Spine Market (Technical Insights), published September 2006
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