How We Work
Your next move should fit your career and your life
Finding the right role is about more than matching your CV to a job title.
Your experience, ambitions, earning expectations and personal circumstances all influence whether an opportunity is genuinely right for you.
You receive honest advice, detailed information and personal support to help you make a well-informed career decision.
The right role, not simply the next role
A career move can affect your earnings, development, family life and wellbeing. That is why the starting point is a conversation about you, rather than a vacancy that needs to be filled.
Time is taken to understand what you have achieved, where you want your career to go and what needs to be present in your next role. That includes the type of company and culture in which you work best, the package you need, your appetite for travel and the balance you want between work and the rest of your life.
If an opportunity does not fit those priorities, you will be told honestly. The aim is to introduce you to roles in which you can be happy, perform well and continue to develop.
Candidate Satisfaction
What you can expect from Advance
A conversation with a person
Every CV submitted to Advance is reviewed by a member of the team. An automated system does not decide whether your experience is worth considering, and AI is not used to filter you out of the recruitment process.
Opportunities matched to you
Your experience is only one part of the picture. Career aspirations, motivation, preferred environment, salary expectations, travel requirements and personal circumstances are considered before a role is recommended.
A clearer view of the opportunity
Closer relationships with hiring companies provide access to information that may not appear in a job description. You can understand the business, culture, team, expectations and reasons to join before deciding whether the role is right for you.
Open conversations about salary
Salary, commission and the wider package are discussed as early as possible. Clear expectations on both sides reduce the risk of investing time in a process only to receive an offer that does not meet what was originally discussed.
Support to perform at your best
Detailed preparation helps you understand the role, the interview process and what the hiring team will be assessing. The purpose is not to give you scripted answers, but to help you present your experience and achievements clearly and confidently.
Communication throughout the process
Regular contact keeps you informed about progress and next steps. Detailed feedback is shared whenever it is available, allowing you to understand the hiring manager’s response and prepare for the next stage.
Support through the offer and resignation
Once an offer is made, support continues through package discussions, resignation and any counter-offer. Questions or concerns can be addressed before you make a final decision.
Contact after you start
The relationship does not end when you accept the role. Follow-up conversations during onboarding provide an opportunity to discuss how things are going and address any early concerns.
How the process works
From your first conversation through to starting a new role, you will have support, honest information and clear communication at every stage.
Get to know you
An initial conversation explores your experience, achievements, motivations and career goals, along with the practical considerations that will shape your next move.
Identify the right opportunities
Relevant current vacancies are considered alongside the type of role that could support your longer-term development. If nothing suitable is available, your preferences can be kept in mind for future searches.
Share the full picture
Before you decide to proceed, you receive honest information about the role, company, culture, expectations and package. Where a candidate information pack is available, this provides further detail to support your decision.
Prepare for each stage
Interview preparation helps you understand what to expect, identify the most relevant evidence from your career and communicate it effectively. Support is tailored to the particular role and interview process.
Keep the process moving
Interview arrangements, feedback and next steps are coordinated between you and the hiring company. Questions are answered openly, and any concerns are raised early enough to be addressed.
Support your transition
Offer discussions, resignation and notice periods can all create uncertainty. Continued contact helps you work through those stages, with further check-ins after you have joined the business.
Who we support
Candidate support spans different stages of a medtech commercial career, including:
- Graduates and trainees seeking their first medical sales opportunity
- Nurses and other healthcare professionals considering a commercial career
- Territory Managers, Account Managers and Business Development Managers
- Clinical Specialists and Clinical Applications professionals
- Product, marketing and market access professionals
- Sales Managers and commercial leaders
- Directors, Country Managers and executive-level candidates
The conversation will reflect where you are now and what you want to achieve next.
Not actively looking?
You do not need to be actively job hunting to have a useful career conversation.
Many of the people placed by Advance were performing well in their existing roles and had no immediate plans to leave. Staying connected means your longer-term goals and preferences are already understood if a particularly relevant opportunity arises.
There is no pressure to apply. You can consider the information, ask questions and decide whether the opportunity offers a genuine reason to move.
Looking to enter medical sales?
Moving into medical sales for the first time can be difficult when employers ask for previous industry experience.
Support is available to help you understand where your transferable skills may fit, what hiring managers look for and how to present your experience effectively. This includes graduates, nurses, clinical professionals and people moving from other sales sectors.
Not every background will be right for every role, but you will receive an honest view of your options and practical guidance on how to strengthen your chances.
“During my 24 years in the medical industry I have dealt with a number of different recruiters. Karen took the time to align me to the correct role and company culture for me which is huge.”
“From the initial contact about the opportunity, Liv has been amazing. She made the process of looking for a new opportunity a breeze.”
“Karen was extremely helpful and supportive in helping me find my new job. She helped me navigate the move from the NHS into the corporate world after 10 years.”
Ready to consider what comes next?
Search current opportunities, send us your CV or arrange a confidential conversation about your career.
You do not need to be actively looking, and you will never be pushed towards a move that does not feel right.
