Are you thinking you might be interested in pursuing a career in selling drugs? No, not the illegal kind, silly. I'm talking about the LEGAL stuff, a real job: selling pharmaceuticals. The pharmaceutical business is a fun, although demanding, job. It is also an extremely competitive career path (for those who love competition).
I am sure that you have read online or heard from a relative about how someone who is six degrees separated from you started their career and has made a fortune in this industry. I hear about it all the time. Stories like that are rampant in this business and at your parent's dinner table. All you hear is BLAH, BLAH, BLAH about a distant cousin is now making great money in the pharmaceutical industry.
Unfortunately some people who think they might be interested find it nearly impossible to learn about the business. They don't know exactly how to find out what a pharmaceutical sales rep does all day. They don't know where to look for more information, they don't know how to look for such a job, and they don't have any connections in the industry to help them out. One of the reasons why many recent college graduates are faced with a situation like this is because academia has not taught you anything about job searches.
The problem with college education is that they teach you absolutely nothing about the real world. A professor spoon feeds college students with theories and formulas that someone developed 150 years ago that are used in the classroom and left in the classroom. Yet, the basics like interviewing, networking, accepting the right job, understanding a 401 (K), or a health benefits package no one have even dared to talk about. What the college/university setting has neglected in teaching you, I have made up for it in this pharmaceutical career e-book. So let's go to school!
I write this e-book for the newly minted recent college graduates like you who want to break into the pharmaceutical industry. I am eager to share with you:
?What to expect ?What to do ?What not to do ?Where to look on your pursuit towards landing a job in this industry. Don't worry; I will make it fun! If you want to take your first step towards a career in the pharmaceutical industry:
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Industry Associations: Many organizations offer job posting sections on their websites for members to browse. This may or may not gain you access to postings not available to the general public. However, it is a good idea to visit your association's website regularly in the interest of staying informed and take advantage of any benefits you are entitled to as a member. Ongoing professional development is an essential component of pharmaceutical sales, and there are many associations that can help keep you up to speed. These sites also offer links to their associated pharmaceutical companies.
Pharmaceutical company websites: Make sure you are familiar with the top pharmaceutical companies and visit their websites directly to keep up to date on available positions. This can be a good approach because it helps you glean other valuable information about the company in addition to current postings, such as corporate culture, product knowledge, industry trends, and so on. By reviewing the companies? financial statistics, you can also take into consideration which workplace might be the most profitable for you.
General job search websites: The major job websites such as monster.com offer searches by industry, keyword, location, etc. This is useful if you know where you want to work, or to gain an overview of what's available across the country. This method allows you to compare opportunities at different companies, as well as view jobs in similar fields. Unless you have decided to target your search to a small number of specific companies, this is probably the best and quickest way to view the greatest number of opportunities.
Paid searches by companies that specialize in helping you find pharmaceutical jobs: If you don't want to devote the necessary time and energy to searching yourself, there are organizations that will do the searching for you, but investigate the costs ahead of time.
Search engines: To broaden your search, simply type keywords such as ?pharmaceutical jobs? into any major search engine. The internet's resources are vast and the possibilities almost limitless. Be prepared to spend a lot of time weeding through a wide range of websites if this is your approach, but sometimes it is worth it for the unexpected gem you may unearth.
Whichever combination of approaches you use, the internet is a valuable resource in bringing you a wealth of information to use in determining your next career move. It has never been easier to access company profiles and opportunities, so spend some time comparing the possibilities available to you. Make informed decisions in creating the most fulfilling career possible.
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