A job as a pharmaceutical sales rep is one of the dream careers for fresh graduates. The biggest lure is its high basic salary and total financial remuneration. In developed country like the US, pharmaceutical industry has reached a stage where becoming a rep requires different craft and set of competency. Luckily, it does not yet spread to other region which makes the opportunity is still up for grab.

But the real question is: What one need to do to get into the world of pharmaceutical selling?

After been involved with the industry for slightly over a decade, I have observed some important points for fresh graduates to consider if they are interested in applying for a sales position. It is a fact that graduates with science background have a slight advantage over others but that is not a must; it does help but not an absolute must. I have seen recruits that come from mix education background from biomedical sciences to law.

Perhaps you are a fresh graduate and interested to join a pharmaceutical company. Regardless of your training, the first thing you need to do is to look for potential employers. You can use many ways to achieve this. How to find a Pharmaceutical Sales Rep Job The current trend is to use online job portals that operate in your area. A more traditional approach is to search the classified section of your local daily.

I recommend you do both. In my experience, I notice that not all employers list their offering online. Some still advertise using newspapers and the response is equally good, especially in this part of the region. Many potential candidates still depend on local daily to provide them with necessary job info.

Once you have found potential employers, the next step is to get their attention on you. Since you are going to use written words or better known as your cover letter and resume in winning attention; it makes sense to really polish both tools and come up with the most effective ones.

The main thing to remember is you MUST appeal to your potential employer as the most able candidate regardless of what you study or not study previously. It is good to bear in mind that you are competing with others who probably have the experience. Fine tune your pitch to really makes you stand out.

My tip right here is to think about what you can offer to potential employer with what you have. Ask the question, “What can I offer them with what I have right now?” and really deliver the pay-off in your cover letter.

When you have got their attention then the next step is to ace the interview. You have come this far and already have a good chance to land on that dream job. Interview is the fun part; provided you know how to enjoy it.