Question: How to get a job in medical device sales? Question: It seems that all of these device sales positions require several previous years of industry sales experience. How do most of these sales reps get their start? I'm looking into transitioning into medical device sales. Response: … [Read more...] about Question: How to get a job in medical device sales?
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You’re Good But Are You Good Enough
You're Good But Are You Good Enough There’s no question, the competition has increased for a shot at an available position in the medical sales field. Just a couple of years ago it was much easier to find an opening in medical sales for new representatives and tenured folks. As the economy has … [Read more...] about You’re Good But Are You Good Enough
Question: Product Development vs Product Management
Question: Product Development vs Product Management Question: I have a biomedical engineering background and am currently working as a medical sales rep. Could you kindly advise me of future potential career prospects after this? I have been told that sales experience is great and is an excellent … [Read more...] about Question: Product Development vs Product Management
Changes in Medical Sales
Changes in Medical Sales So you don’t have a golden parachute? Most do not. Medical sales and pharmaceutical sales jobs have changed dramatically over the last couple of years and will continue to do so into the immediate future. There’s opportunity, but there’s also hardship. Face it; we’re … [Read more...] about Changes in Medical Sales
HR: Employer Tips for Working with Recruiters
HR: Employer Tips for Working with Recruiters Work with the right recruiting firm. It is important to find a firm that meets your needs. Interview the recruiting firm and get references from some of their past clients. It is also important to select a firm that specializes within your industry, … [Read more...] about HR: Employer Tips for Working with Recruiters
What is a Contingency Search Firm?
What is a Contingency Search Firm? To understand contingency search firms, you must first understand how executive search firms, such as Global Edge Recruiting, function. Executive search firms generally have agreements with many different companies to assist them in locating and recruiting the top … [Read more...] about What is a Contingency Search Firm?
Choosing Your Next Advancement in Sales: Vertical versus Lateral Moves
Choosing Your Next Advancement in Sales: Vertical versus Lateral Moves True, times are tough, particularly in medical and pharmaceutical sales, but there may be opportunities for you to move up due to realignments, mergers, acquisitions and the like. Consult with your friends in the medical sales … [Read more...] about Choosing Your Next Advancement in Sales: Vertical versus Lateral Moves
Pharma Reps- Don’t be Discouraged!
Pharma Reps- Don’t be Discouraged! Companies are now realizing that there are countless individuals that have spent a tremendous amount time and effort training and educating themselves for this sales environment. How did they do it? By putting their time in selling in the b2b environment promoting … [Read more...] about Pharma Reps- Don’t be Discouraged!
Functional or Chronological Resumes in Medical Sales
Functional or Chronological Resumes in Medical Sales A functional resume identifies a candidate' s key skills and abilities. It highlights the candidate's background specifically in areas of interest to the employer. A chronological resume typically provides education, job experiences and … [Read more...] about Functional or Chronological Resumes in Medical Sales
The Importance of Follow-up and Thank You Notes
The Importance of Follow-up and Thank You Notes In this competitive job market, it is more important than ever to remember to send a thank you note following a job interview. It is now acceptable to email your thank you note. In fact, most managers prefer this method, as it provides them with … [Read more...] about The Importance of Follow-up and Thank You Notes
Medical Sales What Experience Do I Need?
Medical Sales What Experience Do I Need? Entry-level pharmaceutical or medical sales positions most often require a Bachelor's Degree preferably in the sciences and at least 1-2 years of successful selling experience. Without this experience, it is extremely difficult to get an interview. Most … [Read more...] about Medical Sales What Experience Do I Need?