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Why are pharmaceutical sales jobs in such high demand? |
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Pharmaceutical sales careers have
consistently ranked among the most rewarding careers in America.
It is common knowledge that pharmaceutical companies treat their
sales representatives exceptionally well. Most offer excellent
salaries with commissions and outstanding benefits packages
including company car. The extra perks include bonuses, incentive
prizes, and all expense paid trips to wonderful cities. (The fact
that you don’t have a boss to report to on a daily basis is an
added perk!)
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I have no sales experience/I am a recent college graduate; do I still have a chance? |
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Yes, you do have a chance.....a good chance!
Pharmaceutical companies hire people with and without sales
experience, including recent and new college grads. They hire
people from all backgrounds with all kinds of experience.
(Accountants, teachers, nurses, office managers, computer
programmers, and marketing professionals to name just a few!) Some
companies and managers prefer sales experience but it is not a
rule. Generally, most companies allow their managers to make most
of the hiring decisions. They usually hire the proven leaders and
achievers as well as people who can converse well and listen well.
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I have posted my resume on career websites and I have not gotten any interviews.
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In this industry, posting is necessary but
it is not enough. You can’t assume that companies and recruiters
will come to you. You have to go to them. (This program will show
you exactly what you need to do to get interviews and it will also
show you how to format and create a resume for better success with
online submission ) Refer to the e-resumes section of this book
for some additional advice. An online resume requires a completely
separate set of rules than the traditional resume. (Just a note:
If you follow this program, you will have a lot more luck landing
interviews than if you were to post your resume online. )
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I don’t have a bachelor’s degree, will my business experience compensate for my lack of degree? |
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There are pharmaceutical reps out there with
no bachelor’s degree but not many. In general, pharmaceutical
companies can afford to be very selective simply because of the
number of applicants per opening. Most companies have the 4-year
degree requirement. If you feel that you have an exceptional
resume and decide to pursue this field without a 4-year degree,
keep in mind that your job search may take a while longer than the
norm and you may have limited success.
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Am I too old to break into pharmaceutical sales? |
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No. Pharmaceutical companies hire from all
age groups. Some of the top reps out there are older and more
seasoned professionals. Keep in mind that most of the physicians
that you will be calling on are in their 40’s and older. The
philosophy of some companies and managers is that an older rep can
relate on a more personal level with the physician and can also
hold a more mature and meaningful conversation. There are many
reps out there who are in their 20’s but that is not the case
across the board.
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Do I need a science degree to break into pharmaceutical sales? |
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No. Pharmaceutical companies hire people
with backgrounds that range from accounting to zoology. As a rule,
all of the science that one needs to succeed in this industry is
taught during the initial training period.
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How important is my resume? |
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Very important!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is not
uncommon for some managers to get over 500 resumes for one
opening. You have got to give some time and attention to your
resume if you want to get attention in this sea of applicants.
(See the resume tips in this program) If you are going to go the
professional resume writing route, be sure to do your research
before hiring one.
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How do I shop
for a resume writer? |
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Look for a resume writer that
specializes in sales or pharmaceutical sales and do the following:
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Ask for referrals from some of their satisfied customers.
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Interview 3 or more companies and then make a decision based on the information that you have
gathered.
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Check with your local Better Business Bureau to make sure that there have been no complaints filed
about them.
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Ask who actually writes the resume. Some
companies actually farm out the work that they get.
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Ask if they offer a guarantee for their work. If you don’t get any interviews with your resume,
will they rewrite it?
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Ask how much they charge and find out exactly what is included. Do they provide the paper, a scannable version? (Resumes can run anywhere from 100-500 dollars, the average being approximately 200
dollars)
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