Written By: Ralph Steeber. CPC

It’s amazing to me how many Gurus there are out there selling their services about having the “secret formula or plan” on How To Get A Job In Pharmaceutical Sales. The real question to ask yourself might be Is Pharmaceutical Sales Right For You?

I’ll be the first to agree that it’s a great profession that offers excellent salaries, bonuses, company cars, super benefits BUT is it the Right Place For You? Are you qualified to start further up the ladder in maybe medical products or devices?

Before you get all involved in buying books, tapes, job searching, recruiters, resume sending and ultimately face to face interviews, be sure a pharmaceutical sales career is right for you. A Pharmaceutical Sales Career has many benefits but there are a “few negatives” that the average jobseeker doesn’t take into consideration. In my 30 plus years of recruiting I’ve seen many individuals after a few short years in pharmaceutical sales wishing that they would have investigated other options.

The fact is if you have the Right Sales and Education you could be qualified to HOP right over pharmaceutical sales, that’s right HOP right into the medical products or devices field. When recruiters represent clients in higher/direct sales openings the general comment is No Pharma Reps please!  If you don’t believe this, just ask your local or favorite recruiter if pharmaceutical reps are in demand when they recruit for medical products/devices or equipment.

My closing advice is: don’t short change yourself and look at all your options.

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Thanks to better technology, more companies and people are conducting job interviews and screening via video.

The good news about this new media is that it can provide a quick and easy platform to introduce yourself and sell your strengths, experience and personality to others before ever meeting face to face.

Now don’t get me wrong, the personal face to face interview will still be the way that employers hire. Video interviewing basically offers a stage allowing you to get your foot in the door.

An important rule is “don’t forget that people are evaluating you” so be prepared and ready.

Always dress the part based on the type of job you’re looking for, it never hurts to be safe and wear the proper business attire. First impressions are always very important.

Maintain eye contact and don’t gaze off into the distance while videoing and always present a professional demeanor.

It’s good practice to practice. Have someone assist you in making your personal video and review it to see if you have any little quirks thatneed corrected.  Also observe whether you’re speaking clearly and boldly.

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