Sometimes I see online discussions between people who are hoping to get into pharmaceutical sales and the main points discussed are money. Well, there’s other factors that have to be considered as well. One of these which do not crop up in discussions much but is a crucial point, is do you like dealing with doctors? The reality is that the vast majority of the customers pharmaceutical sales reps will be dealing with are physicians. Some new reps end up quitting the job because they find out that they don’t like dealing with doctors for whatever reasons. So your customer base definitely must be considered when thinking about whether you would like to enter a new field such as pharmaceutical sales.
Archive for August, 2008
Do You Like Dealing With Doctors?
Friday, August 29th, 2008
Considering Coaching Program For Pharmaceutical Sales Jobs
Wednesday, August 27th, 2008So far, I offer a book and audio program in different forms for those who want to be pharmaceutical sales representatives. I am considering putting out some type of coaching program if the demand is there and if the price is right for everyone. This might involve one on one telephone calls but obviously, I won’t work with just anyone especially if the individual has no hope of qualifying as a prospective candidate for a pharmaceutical sales job. If there is interest for such a coaching program, please leave some comments on this blog.
The Internet Does Not Replace Networking For Job Hunting
Tuesday, August 26th, 2008FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Internet Does Not Replace Networking For Job Hunting
If you think that all you have to do in order to land jobs is do a few clicks, better think again!
Toronto, Ontario, Canada – August 25, 2008 – Is the internet making it easier for people to find jobs? With all the websites that have job postings and even companies that allow people to apply for positions directly online, it may seem so. But is landing that perfect job just a matter of click, click and click?
According to Clint Cora, a former pharmaceutical industry executive, job seekers are easily falling into the trap of relying too much on the internet. He says, “Online job postings are really an extension of newspaper ads. If you are looking at a job posting online, you can bet that hundreds or even thousands of others are also looking at the same opening. This results in an enormous amount of competition for that position.”
Since it’s so easy to simply do a few clicks on the computer to apply online plus the fact that there are no postage costs, everyone is doing it. However, many individuals who apply for jobs online end up getting nowhere because of the intense competition.
Cora says that in fields like pharmaceutical sales, most applicants who use only online routes soon realize that landing actual positions as drug representatives are a lot tougher than doing a few simple mouse clicks.
He goes on to say, “The computer age unfortunately does not teach people how to network and if you want to go after the majority of job openings which are actually not advertised either in newspapers or online, you have to get out there and do your groundwork … not just push a few buttons on your computer. You can certainly use the internet as part of the overall tools in your job hunt but if that’s all you are using, then you will be disappointed with the results.”
Cora, who is author of a book available at Amazon called “How To Get A Dream Job In Pharmaceutical Sales – Direct Inside Advice and Guidance From a Sales Manager”, claims that job hunters need to learn how to network effectively to go after the hidden job market where there is much less competition compared to the advertised positions. He suggests do go after both unadvertised and advertised jobs to access the total market available.
The internet can be a great tool for researching industries and jobs as well as potential leads but one must be very careful not to rely solely on cyberspace to land those jobs. Nothing beats effective networking since getting that perfect job is really a matter of who you know in order to get ahead.
For more information specifically on pharmaceutical sales careers, see www.GetPharmaceuticalSalesJob.com
Contact Information
Clint Cora
Free Spirit Gallery Publishing
905-814-5763
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Pharmaceutical Sales Jobs Book At Barnes and Noble
Friday, August 22nd, 2008A question came in this week regarding whether the pharmaceutical sales jobs book can be purchased at local Barnes and Noble stores and whether the custom resume evaluation would be available for customers going through this route. The answer is yes and no.
The book can most definitely be ordered at your local bookstore including Barnes and Noble locations. Just quote them the ISBN number 978-0-9809190-0-4.
However, customers who go through this retail route will not have access to any of the bonuses including the resume evaluation by Clint Cora, the book’s author. These bonuses are available only through those who order directly with the publisher.
Only E-Mail Support For Medical Sales Rep Program Until Weekend
Wednesday, August 20th, 2008Just a reminder that we are currently overseas and only e-mail support is possible for our medical sales rep programs until this weekend when we return. So telephone support is not possible until August 24. However, online support is still active daily for all of your aspiring medical sales reps.
Website Might Be Offline For A Bit
Monday, August 18th, 2008Our GetPharmaceuticalSalesJob.com website might be offline for a bit due to some problems at the server we are checking out. I hope our server techs will get this resolved ASAP.
Need A University Degree For Drug Rep Jobs These Days
Wednesday, August 13th, 2008An individual was asking me this week if she should take more diploma courses in science to prepare for getting a drug rep job. She doesn’t have a degree yet so the first thing I suggest is that she get some type of university degree since pharmaceutical companies, especially in North America, will unlikely hire any candidates who do not have a degree.
Pharmaceutical Sales Jobs Book Shipped In a Few Days
Monday, August 11th, 2008Our printed pharmaceutical sales jobs book is printed in Tennessee and the current shipping service takes only a few days to US destinations. Although the electronic e-book version is always the quickest was to get the pharmaceutical sales jobs information, the printed softcover book won’t take that much longer.
Drug Representative Job Is Same
Friday, August 8th, 2008One question I got this week was whether the differences in the medical systems of Canada and the US will have any impact on the information I teach for aspiring drug representatives. The answer is no. The job of a drug representative is still to influence doctors to prescribe their products. It doesn’t matter how patients get or pay for medical services as it doesn’t change the drug representative’s job or the way newcomers can break into pharmaceutical sales. So our book “How To Get A Dream Job In Pharmaceutical Sales – Direct Inside Advice and Guidance From a Sales Manager” is certainly applicable for folks in the US, Canada and most western countries including Europe and Australia.
Pharmaceutical Sales Book and Audio CD Combo
Thursday, August 7th, 2008Our pharmaceutical sales printed book and audio CD combo is the best value we can offer. It is a deeply discounted package especially when compared to what separate items would cost. This week, a lady from Louisiana ordered this combo package for her son. What a great gift.
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