u/StrangeStranger3204

I am posting in here a lot at the moment. Sorry for those who are already familiar with me 😂

I just wondered if negotiating pay is seen as a positive or negative thing? The AMW pay for the role I am interviewing for is £9K lower than some companies. I have a BSc, MRes and nearly a PhD, so do I have some power to negotiate the salary? I just don’t want to ask for one, annoy them and then they try and rescind the offer or get irritated.

Thanks!

I’ve managed to get past my first medical writing test! I produced a one slide summary of two papers and I’ve got to do a 10 min presentation (+ 5 min Q & A) at interview. I just wanted to see if my thought process was on the right lines.

My understanding is to present the background, results and implications (it was geared to a GP audience) as I did in the task but also weave in my design/layout choices. Does this sound right? The recruiter just said present the results when I asked so this is my take on it. I know for sure it’s not a role play type presentation where I deliver to GPs. So, at this point it’s either present the slide with or without discussing my design/layout choices.

Would be great to hear people’s take on it as you may have been asked to do a similar thing at interview in the past.

I have managed to get past CV/cover letter stage for a AMW role and have three writing tasks to do.

Has anyone got any tips when working through these? I have an academic background so have a good grasp of writing, but this is all quite new to be honest. I just really want to pass the test.

I am researcher/physiologist with an undergrad degree in sport science, masters in exercise physiology and I am 2 months way from submitting my PhD in respiratory physiology (I already have publications, too). I also have 6 months experience doing research with patients. I have all of the soft and technical skills for medical writing but I either get rejected or cant apply to roles because they expect med comms experience. Has anyone got any insights/advice? Do companies that state they want experience ever hire someone without if if they have the required transferable skills/education?

Based in UK.