Tom Caravela and Amy Everitt explore career progression strategies for Medical Science Liaisons, focusing on self-advocacy and its critical role in career development. Amy shares her experiences and insights on effectively utilizing performance reviews and documenting achievements to advance professionally. They discuss the importance of building relationships and maintaining confidence, while also addressing the potential pitfalls of over-promotion. Practical techniques for self-promotion are examined, including leveraging LinkedIn and creating content, with attention to overcoming common discomforts. The episode concludes with strategies to enhance meetings and resumes, closing with expressions of gratitude.

(0:00) Introduction to the episode and guest Amy Everitt

(0:36) Amy's background and career progression strategies

(2:48) The importance of self-advocacy in career development

(5:57) The role of performance reviews and documenting achievements

(10:38) Building relationships and workplace confidence

(14:38) Avoiding over-promotion and shifting mindsets

(21:20) Implementing self-promotion techniques

(24:20) Using LinkedIn for professional self-promotion

(26:11) Content creation and overcoming discomfort in self-promotion

(27:46) Enhancing meetings and resumes with self-promotion strategies

(28:20) Closing remarks and gratitude