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Your pharmaceutical sales career could be wiped out - overnight -- if you make these mistakes in your next job interview.

"Finally! The best answers to 57 of the most common and difficult pharmaceutical sales interview questions, with insider tips from a recruiting professional that will get you hired fast. Guaranteed!"

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You can interview for - and get - a pharmaceutical sales job making $45,000 to $70,000, even if you’ve never sold before. It happens every day. But here’s the catch - you have to be better prepared than other candidates, especially in today’s fiercely competitive job market.

"This excellent book by recruiting professional Pat Riley takes all the guesswork out of interviewing - with answers to the most common questions, available in an instant download, and with a money-back guarantee. If it doesn’t work, Pat will buy it back from you. I don’t know of a better resource than this one to help job seekers win the pharmaceutical sales interview game!"
-- Kevin Donlin, Professional Résumé Writer
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By Pat Riley,
Pharmaceutical Sales Recruiter

Thursday, 6:47 a.m.

Dear Future Pharmaceutical Sales Executive,

Are you looking for a pharmaceutical sales job?

If you want more pay, more challenge, and a chance to improve the lives of others, a position in pharmaceutical sales could be the ticket to your dreams.

But first, you have to get through a rigorous job interview. Sometimes three or four of them!

Why not test yourself right now?

Try answering these questions, taken from actual pharmaceutical sales interviews:

1. "Why are you interested in pharmaceutical sales?"
2. "How would you build a virgin territory? Tell me your thought process …"
3. "How do you get to meet with a doctor who does not see pharmaceutical representatives?"

As a recruiter in this industry, here’s some friendly advice - your pharmaceutical sales career will go nowhere if you can’t answer each of the above questions correctly, quickly and with confidence.

That means you’ll never have a shot at getting one of the most sought-after jobs in sales, where you could be making $40,000 to $50,000 to start, with unlimited earning potential, travel, possible stock options and much more.

Do you REALLY want a job in pharmaceutical sales?

Then you MUST interview better than the other candidates competing with you for a very limited number of openings.

It’s as simple as that.

How do I know?

As a pharmaceutical sales recruiter in this industry since 1996, I’ve helped fill more than 200 pharmaceutical sales jobs for the majority of the top pharmaceutical companies.

Firms like Merck, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer and others, are looking - right now for top candidates to sell their products in this terrific, recession-proof industry. In fact, there’s never been a better time to break into pharmaceutical sales and finally start enjoying the kind of salary and prestige you really deserve.

Over the years, I’ve worked closely with dozens of hiring managers from the majority of major pharmaceutical companies, perhaps the very same company you want to work for! I know exactly what kind of sales reps they’re looking for… and what questions they’re going to ask you in a job interview!

And, I’ve learned a fascinating truth about this business, a secret that’s critically important to your job search success.

Shhhhh! Don’t tell anyone. Here’s the secret …

The best candidate doesn’t always get the job - it’s the candidate who interviews best!

So, what does this mean for you?

Now, YOU can be the candidate who interviews best. And get that pharmaceutical sales job!

In this report, you’ll learn how you can take advantage of my “insider knowledge” and get your hands on an “underground” list of ALL the questions you’re likely to hear in your next job interview.

You’ll know exactly what to expect and how to respond when you discover an incredible resource guide, called:

57 Most Frequently Asked Pharmaceutical Sales Interview Questions … And Answers That Win The Job!

There’s never been an interview resource quite like this before!

Here’s why:

After reviewing hundreds of questions asked by dozens of pharmaceutical hiring managers over the years, I boiled all of them down into 8 Core Competencies that you may be judged on by hiring managers in your next interview.

Below are the 8 Core Competencies you may be graded on. If your interview for a pharmaceutical sales job were today, would you be ready to talk about each area?

  • Job Knowledge: The hiring manager wants to see if you’ve done your homework on the industry and the company you’re interviewing with. Have you? If not, no problem you’ll learn exactly what questions to expect, so you can plan your research and be the one they want to hire! See page 6.
  • Drive and Determination: Hiring managers want a candidate with high standards and a “can do” attitude. How can you prove your case? What questions will you be asked? See page 13.
  • Sales Ability: Hiring managers will test your ability to listen to customer needs and give a concise, thoughtful answer fast. This is because you have less than 2 minutes to get your sales proposition across to most physicians. You’ll be ready for these questions! See page 16.
  • Strategic Planning Skills: You must prove your ability to create a plan of action to meet specific goals. Be ready for hiring managers to test you on this. See page 20.
  • Judgment and Evaluation Skills: The hiring manager wants to measure your work ethic and ability to receive constructive criticism, among other things. What else? See page 21.
  • Pressure Management: How do you handle pressure? The hiring manager is looking for tenacity and emotional resilience after a defeat. What questions can you expect on this? See page 23.
  • Teamwork: Can you work with different personality types and draw from each member’s strengths to reach a common goal? This is a critical trait you must demonstrate. And the hiring manager can size you up quickly by asking specific questions. See page 25.
  • Business Savvy: All pharmaceutical companies want candidates who understand current business trends. But can you spot business opportunities based on customer needs? Be ready for hiring managers to question you at length on this. See page 28.

Reading through this list is like knowing the answers in advance of the biggest exam of your life your pharmaceutical sales interview!

There’s more.

Within each of the 8 Core Competencies, there are literally dozens of questions that hiring managers will throw at you, to see if you measure up.

  • Here’s just a brief sample of the interview QUESTIONS and ANSWERS you’ll get:
  • Why do you think you would be good at pharmaceutical sales?
  • How would you get a physician to switch to your drug?
  • How do you get past gatekeepers?
  • What is your approach when you are trying to influence a thought leader?

… and 53 more!

You Get 2 Unique Advantages Over Other Job Seekers, Because Knowing The Interview Questions Is Only Half The Battle …

After all, you have to give the right answers!

That’s why you get 2 uniquely powerful advantages in 57 Most Frequently Asked Pharmaceutical Sales Interview Questions … And Answers That Win The Job!

  1. You get detailed scripts of Real Life Example Answers to every one of the 57 most common (and difficult!) pharmaceutical sales interview questions in the guide. You’ll find out what successful reps actually said to get their jobs. But even more importantly…
  2. You also get the hiring manager’s thought process behind every question. So you’ll be trained to think just like a hiring manager able to answer questions that come out of nowhere. Without having to memorize dozens of “canned” answers. I don’t know of another guide that takes this unique approach!

It’s a completely different approach to interviewing, one you won’t learn about anywhere else. You’ll never be at a loss for words after reviewing these Real Life Example Answers, Thought Processes and Answers!

Judge for yourself! Here’s just one example from the book:

Example Interview Question:
“What is your perception of a typical day for a pharmaceutical representative?”

Hiring Manager’s Thought Process Behind The Question:
The hiring manager is checking for your knowledge of the job requirements. He also wants to learn about your work ethic and commitment to getting the job done. The more you can parallel what you are currently doing to the pharmaceutical representative’s day, the better off you are. Show them you have done research and have spoken with someone in the industry.

IMPORTANT: Do not answer, "I drop off product samples and have dialogue with physicians." Your interview is dead with that answer! (The exact reason is explained in the book.)

Real Life Example Answer:
I have an idea of what the day is like for a pharmaceutical representative and I think it parallels some of my normal day. As a representative, I would see as many of my assigned physicians as possible and sell them on why they should use my drug over the competition. I know some physicians are difficult to see, so I would try to catch them early (6:00-7:00 AM) in the hospital or after hours, like I have to do with some of my customers. I don’t know if you entertain physicians as I do my customers, but I would do some entertaining at night (restaurant) or on the weekends (golf, hunting, fishing) - whatever it takes to beat my numbers.

And remember, that’s just one of the 57 job interview questions and answers you get in this book. You’ll finally be able to master the most critical part of your job search -- the interview!

There’s still more.

You’ll also learn about a brand new trend in pharmaceutical sales interviewing "SAO Questioning".

Never heard of it?

All major companies now use this technique, so you better pick up on it fast. And you will when you order my manual. You’ll discover how to answer questions based on the latest "SAO Questioning"methods. Otherwise, your interview will be dead in the water!

Real Results From Pharmaceutical Sales Reps Who Won Jobs

Here’s what others are saying about these powerful methods:

THANK YOU for the quick delivery of your product. I was hesitant to spend the money on such materials, however, to my surprise, they did ask me a VERY SPECIFIC question (“How do you get to see a doctor when the office manager no longer allows reps to see the doctor?”) and thanks to your materials, I knew the answer, and I swept them off their feet. I am starting my new job on Monday! I would urge anyone pursuing a pharmaceutical position to spend the money for this it will pay off in the long run!
Amber Brown, Missouri

These questions were invaluable. I was so well prepared that when I had my crucial interview, even though I was seriously struggling with a cold, I received an offer!
Susan Berns, California

Hi Pat, this was potentially the best money I've ever spent! I had a second interview with a very successful pharmaceutical company & it seemed to go very well! Thank you.
Laura S., Nebraska

I love the information you sent me. It is extremely on target and specific. If I cannot get a job after reviewing those questions and answers, then I don’t deserve it! For someone without pharmaceutical sales experience, it really helps me understand the pharmaceutical interviewing process better.
Michelle Verboise, Texas

I typically do not perform well in interviews. However, these questions and answers motivated me to actively prepare for the interview. I knew what I was going to say before the manager finished asking the question.
Kevin Sweetland, Texas

What would it be worth to you to walk into your next interview feeling relaxed and confident, KNOWING you were better prepared than the other candidates and in a better position to win that pharmaceutical sales job?

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