Career fairs are great ways to apply for many jobs at once, or at least, speak with people from various medical companies who are looking for sales reps. In order to successfully navigate these career fairs, you need to be prepared for them. After all, you aren’t the only person in attendance who is looking […]
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There’s no shortage of challenges for those new to pharma, medical sales and even veterans. Often we’re lucky if we even get to see our physicians, let alone overcome their objections regarding insurance coverage and competitive claims. Then, there are internal hurdles like compliance standards and ever-increasing goals. As a result, a job known for […]
Networking is a crucial part of every medical sales career. Getting to know people who work in the industry you’re representing, as well as the one that you’re selling products in, is the key to your success. However, it’s very easy to make mistakes while networking, ones that can have a highly negative impact on […]
Among the many questions asked in a job interview is the one dreaded question about your weaknesses. We’ve all heard it and knew it was coming. The interviewers assume that no one is perfect, not even the ideal candidate, so they feel the need to inquire about what you feel is your weakness. How should […]
“So, can you tell me a little about yourself?” It’s a question we expect but don’t always understand. That’s because the interviewer really wants to know, “Who are you, and why should I consider you a serious candidate?” The introduction, from saying hello to telling your story, is one of the most critical parts of […]
Over the past few years, exit interviews have become the norm. Companies want to find out why their employees are leaving so they can improve their culture and retain additional workers. In order to make these important changes, they first need to spend time discussing the pros and cons of working at the company with […]
So you’ve applied, prepared, endured multiple interviews and finally made it to the offer stage of a medical sales job. And all you need to do now is to ask, “Where do I sign?” Right? Wrong. If you do, you could leave precious money on the table. Remember, what you’re about to negotiate may be […]
In today’s busy job market, not every candidate receives a follow-up message from an employer letting them know that they didn’t get the job. While some recruiters do have the time to handle these follow-ups, doing so via email or mail, others simply leave the candidates hanging. Thankfully, there’s one thing that candidates can do […]
As a current or aspiring medical sales representative, you may be wondering about the best way to present your skills and experience on your resume. A chronological resume may be the right choice for you. It’s one of the best options because it saves time for recruiters. Because they get the information related to your […]
Are you looking for that edge to win your first pharmaceutical sales position? It’s no secret that these jobs offer lucrative salaries, company cars, and generous benefits. But that’s also the problem. As a result of being so desirable, the competition for these jobs is stiff. So the question is, what will you do to […]