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 […]
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Interviewing for a new medical sales role can be intimidating. You need to stand out among a sea of qualified candidates who may come to the table with more experience, top sales numbers, and a book of clients who trust them. Fear not! We can help you turn your anxiety into confidence. After polishing your […]
Thanks to the thriving job market, medical sales job seekers have the upper hand when it comes to offers. So much so that a recent CareerBuilder survey found that 51 percent of people continue looking for jobs after they’ve received an offer. What’s even more surprising is that one out of seven will turn down […]
You found a great opportunity on your medical sales job search that firmly fits within your long-term career goals and you’re determined to land the job. But there’s one major problem. You’re wildly overqualified for the position. 4+
Recruiters have truly seen it all in job interviews. They’ve been ghosted, hung-up on, told about a candidate’s favorite cat, seen paintings of said cats — there’s no limit to the bizarre things they’ve seen and heard. 0
Hearing the words, “I’m sorry, but we have to let you go,” can be devastating. People are fired for many different reasons. But most of those reasons are not going to end your career. In fact, nearly half of C-suite leaders (45 percent) faced at least one major blow-up in their career — like being […]
While the purpose behind a healthcare sales interview has not changed (it’s a chance for them to evaluate you and vice versa), the past few decades have certainly introduced some new interview formats into the game. Here’s a breakdown of the most common interview styles (think phone screens and one-on-one/face-to-face) to types newer to the […]
Preparing for a medical sales job interview can be an intimidating and exhausting experience. Most job seekers will agonize over how to answer specific questions when asked. Knowing exactly what to say can make a lasting impression on a hiring manager. Likewise, knowing what not to say can help you avoid saying something that might […]
In talking with recent job candidates looking for a career in medical device sales, each candidate that was able to find a job had some similarities with their job experience. Several factors play a role in the level of success that each of these candidates had, however, networking and industry knowledge seem to be the leading factors that proactive […]