Learn more about Medical Sales College Medical Sales College has received over 7,000 applications since opening in 2010. But they’ve only accepted and trained 1,300 students. Their choice to pick-and-choose the right students comes down to good ol’ quality versus quantity logic. College admissions staff, however, shouldn’t be the only […]
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Take Charge and Stop Unemployment From Controlling Your Medical Sales Job Search
Learning how to get into medical sales — let alone, back into — is no easy task. No matter the reason you’re unemployed, the toll time off takes on your confidence and mindset is detrimental to future job searching. I hear you, and I’m with you. And so are a […]
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3 Tips That Will Launch Your Career in Medical Sales
Shopping, baking, hosting, traveling — the holiday season is never as calm and peaceful as we like to imagine. Unfortunately, topping all of this off is stress from your career. In fact, 35 percent of employees feel more work-related pressure during the holidays, according to an Accountemps survey. In medical […]
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3 Tips to Get You In the Medical Sales Door During Low Unemployment
NOW is the time to dive into a medical sales career — with or without direct experience. This exceptional window of opportunity is a result of declining unemployment rates, which hit 3.7 percent in September, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. As unemployment rates continue on a downward trend, […]
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Here’s How to Target Medical Sales Companies During Your Job Search
In hopes of casting a wide net, many pharma and device sales job seekers resist the notion to create a targeted list of companies. While this inclination is natural, I’m a firm believer that by identifying your current company’s unique pain points, you can address them and position yourself as […]
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7 Questions You Need to Ask When Breaking Into Medical Sales With a Startup
Startup companies are taking the healthcare world by storm. The combination of innovation and passion for the public’s health is driving them forward faster than ever. Neurology startup Magnolia Neurosciences, for example, just raised $31 million in Series A round funding. Funding like this is propelling startups forward and creating […]
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Ask Linda: Can I Break Into Medical Device Sales upon College Graduation?
Written by Linda Hertz, medical sales recruiter, career blogger, and founder of the Linda Hertz Group. Hi Linda, I’d like to explain to you my situation, so the question comes off more clear and precise. I’m a 21-year-old college student that is double majoring in sales/marketing. My freshmen year of college, […]
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Secrets to Rapid Job Search Success: How One Job Seeker Landed in Just Two Months
I had an opportunity earlier this year to interview Jeff, a job seeker whose career included eight years at a startup followed by four years at a Fortune 500 company. Earlier in 2018, he decided to test the job search waters again. He landed several interviews within weeks and a […]
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3 Ways Job Seekers Can Impress Growing Medical Sales Companies
Advancements in medicine and technology have made it an exciting time in the medical sales industry. Companies are growing and creating a new world of career possibilities for medical sales reps. Chances are, no matter what your dream company is, there’s an open job there for you. But with all these […]
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Job Search Advice from a Medical Device, Pharma, and Biotech Recruiter
Bill Fell is the owner and director of Recruiting Services at HIRE-IQ.net — a national, full-service, recruiting and career coaching company focused on the medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and clinical research industries. His earlier background includes years in Pharma and Medical Device sales, training and leadership. With experience on both […]
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