Spring is in the air — and so is the sweet freedom of graduation. You’ve prepped and planned for those final courses. Once you wrap up a few projects and ace those finals, you’ll be well on your way to the ‘real world.’ Now is the time to start planning for your first ever career. […]
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Understanding how to become a pharmaceutical sales rep can be really complicated. You’ve heard about the great success people find in the field but have no clue how to get there yourself. The truth is, no one piece of advice will immediately get you hired. There’s no secret club or exact combination of experience you […]
Navigating the world of medical sales is a major task. Understanding where you’ll excel, the differences between each niche industry and then, ultimately, deciding where your skills and values fit requires intensive research. This type of research is especially important when a specific industry is trending. Medical device sales, for example, is one of the […]
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 ones being particularly selective. With, […]
“I always dreamed of getting into the medical industry and I found a passion for sales in a previous role. I made the decision to combine the two in order to find what I believe will be my long-term career.” That’s why Jessica Hamrick, an orthobiologics graduate from Medical Sales College, decided to enroll in […]
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 sales, stress during the holidays […]
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, employers struggle to fill open […]
“Medical sales” often gets lumped into one giant category regardless of what you’re selling. This is especially true for those new to the industry. While some of the differences may seem small to outsiders, they’re immense to those selling the products every day. 0
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, I was striving to become […]
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 new opportunities, there’s also increased […]