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 […]
Breaking into Medical Sales
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
If you’re interested in leveraging your communication and relationship-building skills to improve the medical field, then a medical sales internship might be the right next step for you. Medical sales internships are typically 3-12 months long, and they allow students or those new to the medical sales field the opportunity to work alongside talented medical […]
Interviewing for a new medical sales representative job is always exciting. If you’re getting ready for an interview, you’re most likely looking forward to impressing the interviewers with your skills and knowledge. At the same time, you need to pay attention to their responses to your questions and keep an eye out for any potential […]
For a new medical sales rep, coming up with a pitch can be the toughest part of the job. Whether or not you’re well-versed on your particular products doesn’t matter if you can’t open the conversation with a pitch that resonates. After all, that product information comes once your initial pitch has finished. Getting to […]