Pharmaceutical reps have a mostly negative image to overcome when venturing out into other medical sales areas–often deserved, but sometimes not. If you’re a hiring manager, you shouldn’t dismiss a pharma candidate out of hand–it should be a decision based on the individual, with many factors to consider. If your friendly medical sales recruiter has submitted [...]
Pharmaceutical sales jobs are the most rewarding and sought after career in sales. One of the most common reasons that people pursue such careers is that they offer flexibility, the ability to manage your own schedule and territory, the ability to travel all over the world in the most exotic places with all the expenses [...]
No doubt that if you are on the job market, you have thought about a position as a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative. Despite the tough economy, pharmaceutical sales jobs continue to be one of the most stable and lucrative careers and the industry looks to remain strong in the future. Even with talk of some kind [...]
Pharmaceutical companies are known for their conservative business appearance. Many reps who’ve been around since the 1980’s will tell you that the dress code was once so strict, it was almost a uniform! Well, times have changed somewhat but the basics are the same. Ladies first – here’s what’s expected of you [...]
One of the best business analogies I’ve ever heard compares businesses to boats.
Small businesses are like small boats. The have the luxury of being quick to respond, controlled by just a handful of people, and communication is as simple as turning over your shoulder and saying, “Land ho!” On the other hand, they don’t [...]
Why does it take so long to break into this industry? It’s a question I hear almost daily from people who are trying to get jobs as pharmaceutical sales representatives. The answer to that question is the topic of another article (a book on the subject would be better). This article is [...]
Over the last few years, I’ve helped hundreds of people successfully land jobs as pharmaceutical representatives. But there’s still work to be done! If I’ve learned anything over the years, it’s that some people learn differently than others. It is said that the great inventor Thomas Edison failed nearly 25,000 times before [...]
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 how you [...]
If you are considering switching to a career in pharmaceutical sales there are a number of factors to take into account. Pharmaceutical sales is a rapidly growing field, and one with impressive potential for success. However, it is also highly competitive and demanding, requiring a high degree of dedication and ongoing learning in order to [...]
I hear excuses every day. Reasons people can’t get a job as a pharmaceutical sales representative. If you’re in this situation and can’t find your way out, know this – 90% of the time the “reasons” you can’t get a job as a pharmaceutical sales representative have been planted in your head by [...]
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