My guest today is Paula Pearson, Senior Director, Field Medical at Apellis and we discuss how to successfully recruit and hire MSLs virtually.
Paula’s background About Apellis and size of the teamThe changes Paula has to make once COVID hitThe challenges Paula face along the way with this new processSome of the advantages of virtual interviewingHow do candidates differentiate themselves in a virtual interview What was most appealing to Paula and what behaviors that candidates should NOT doAdvice to hiring managersHow Paula sees the future of recruiting for the next few months and the next few years(0:00) Introduction to guest Paula Pearson and episode topic
(2:26) Overview of Paula's current company and team dynamics
(3:21) Evolution of the hiring process from pre-COVID to current virtual strategies
(7:57) Constructing an effective interview panel and overcoming challenges of virtual interviews
(12:26) Assessing candidates’ technological aptitude and differentiating strong candidates virtually
(15:41) Candidate behaviors that impact virtual interview outcomes
(17:07) Insights for hiring managers in the era of virtual recruitment
(20:33) Future outlook on recruiting and performance evaluation post-COVID
(23:01) Addressing MSL leaders' concerns and the importance of video engagement
(26:35) Final advice for MSLs, managers, and job seekers
(27:26) Closing remarks and thanks to Paula Pearson