I’ve had enough. I’m tired of hearing everyone talk about how all drug companies do is hire beautiful women implying that their “powers of seduction” will result in a few more prescriptions. I’m not tired of the claims because they’re completely false, I’m tired of hearing about them because of the hyperbole that accompanies every-single-story.
Whether you are graduating from college, returning to the work force, or contemplating a career change, career fairs have lots to offer a job seeker. Following a few basic guidelines can help you make the most of the experience and maximize some great networking opportunities.
Dress as you would for a job interview. The interactions you [...]
Pharmaceutical companies always look for exceptional sales people to represent them. A college degree, a strong work ethic, and good communication skills, both verbal and written, are some of the pre-requisites for a pharmaceutical sales representative. There are around 85,000 pharmaceutical sales reps in the United States. In this brief article, we’ll discuss [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
You may be trying to get a job as a pharmaceutical sales representative or you may be an experienced rep and looking for a new opportunity. You have done your research on the latest industry news, you have had your résumé updated by a professional and you bought a new interview suit. You are ready, [...]
Excerpt from Drug Rep Success by Alex Anderson
Think of the pharmaceutical sales industry as a castle with a large solid steel door. In order to get into the castle you must have a key. There are no short cuts. There is only a front door and a back door to our castle.
In order [...]
I have a pharmaceutical sales ride along, what course of action should I take? Sit back, be conservative, observe, and take good notes or be assertive and show I want to be involved? What’s the standard or is there one?
It’s important to remember that, for all practical purposes, the ride along (a.k.a. field [...]
As a 6-year veteran of pharmaceutical sales recruiting, I hear this question at least 77 times a day.
Breaking into pharmaceutical sales is hard work. Throughout life, you learn “life rules” like “respect your elders” and “wear a shirt at the dinner table”. Likewise, there are pharmaceutical job-hunting rules…secrets. Only nobody has told you them. However, [...]
In the beginnings of the pharmaceutical sales job search, a common question potential candidates ask is, “I know that doctors don’t actually place orders for your medicines, so how do you get credit for your sales?” It’s a great question that could take hours to explain, but there are a few highlights that may help [...]
