Even if you have perfect credit – or at least think you do – there are a few things you should know before it’s time to interview for your next pharmaceutical sales position. In this article, credit guru Roger Sorenson outlines the basics of the credit score. Put this information to work and [...]
If you have been to PharmBoard.com before, you are probably looking to break into pharmaceutical sales or move onto to another opportunity within this industry. This site gives you informative articles on various aspects of pharma job search, industry news, networking opportunities and more. But, [...]
I graduated from college in March of 2002, and had applied everywhere for a pharm sales job. I was contacted by a recruiter at Glaxo, but it never really went anywhere.
I continued to apply everywhere, but knew I’d have to take the first job I could find with the economy being the way [...]
Everyone knows that it is customary to send a cover letter with your resume when applying for a position as a pharmaceutical sales representative. Unfortunately, many people have no idea how to write a compelling letter that not only highlights their skill, but calls for action on the part of the [...]
If you have been a regular visitor to PharmBoard.com you have read a lot about networking and the importance of follow-up when it comes to your job search. Strong follow-up is essential when you are interviewing and meeting people within the industry. But what about those of you who are already pharma sales reps? Follow-up [...]
There are lots of smart people languishing in the lower echelons of companies and one of the main reasons may be their lack of understanding the importance of image, personal presentation and effective communication skills.
Companies place a premium on dress, manners, effective body language and the subtle rules of knowing precisely what to say and [...]
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Many people who visit Pharmboard have questions about interviewing and the questions that will be asked by interviewers. The majority of companies utilize the Targeted Selection process to identify top candidates for pharmaceutical positions. Most of the questions are phrased like the following:
“Describe for me a situation in which…”
“Tell me about a time [...]
Excerpt from PharmRepSelect® – Your Complete Guide to getting a Job in Pharmaceutical Sales by Lisa Alexander
The optimal job experience to secure a pharmaceutical sales job is at least two years prior “outside sales” experience. The definition of outside sales means not retail sales. This means selling to a customer base outside the office. Selling [...]
Anyone who has tried to get a job as a pharmaceutical sales rep knows that is can be a bit overwhelming. You have to understand the strategies of effective networking , like finding pharmaceutical sales representative groups, the right questions to ask whenever you are in the company of [...]
Steve left the interview smiling and totally convinced that he had “connected with the hiring manager.” As he stated, “The job is mine to lose.” Now that the interview was over, he just had to sit back and wait for the magical phone call. Right? Definitely not.
While Steve went about his usual activities, the interviewers [...]
