Which Sales Job is Right for You—Biotech or Pharmaceutical Sales?

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Both biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies have seen significant growth in recent decades. As research and technological breakthroughs continue, these industries are likely to see significant growth in the future, as well. Both biotech and pharmaceuticals offer sales professionals the chance to make a difference while building their own careers. Here’s what you need to know… Read more »

Which Certifications Do Biotech Companies Look for in Sales Professionals?

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To progress in your career as a biotech sales representative, consider adding one or more certifications to your resume. Certifications can help set you apart from the rank and file candidate, particularly when they’re the type of certifications that are most desired by hiring managers. Hiring committees who see one or more certifications listed on… Read more »

How to Engage and Reactivate Old Sales Prospects

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When you’re looking for sales prospects, everything old is new again. Sales prospects go cold for any number of reasons. Perhaps one promised to call you back but never did, or you got swamped with a sudden emergency and forgot to return a call yourself. Meanwhile, another on the list is no longer at their… Read more »

5 Crucial Questions to Ask in Your Next Marketing Job Interview

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If you only prepare to answer questions during a marketing job interview, you’re leaving half the benefit of your interview on the table. Asking questions at your interview not only conveys your enthusiasm, it also helps you determine whether a company that looks great on paper really offers the environment you need to thrive. Here… Read more »

The Lost Job: Why (and How!) to Analyze Why You Didn’t Get the Position

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Hearing a dream employer has chosen someone else for the job is never easy, no matter how gently the hiring manager breaks the news. Taking time to analyze why you didn’t get the job, however, is worthwhile. By considering the reasons you were passed over, you identify areas you can address in your next job… Read more »

10 Great Apps for Sales Professionals to Use

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Want to save customer information with ease? Create more powerful presentations? Attend meetings (and manage essential information) without having to disrupt your on-the-road schedule? There’s an app for that. Here are ten great apps to help sales professionals supercharge their work, close the deal and meet their goals: Dial-a-Note Ever wish you could just say… Read more »

Stop Acting! Transitioning Your Sales Script Into a Conversation

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Every sales professional has a sales script—or several. Your script can come in handy when you aren’t sure how to start a conversation or when you’re tripped up by a sudden distraction just as you’ve started to speak. To really connect with customers, however, it’s essential to move from the script into a conversation. Here’s… Read more »

8 Tough Interview Questions to Prepare for in Your Next Pharmaceutical Sales Interview

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Sales is a tough field, so it’s not surprising that hiring managers often ask sales candidates tough questions. Here’s how to prepare for eight of the toughest interview questions pharmaceutical sales candidates face, so you can stand out from the crowd for all the right reasons. “Why do you want to work in sales?” The… Read more »

Build a Strong Network on LinkedIn With These 5 Tips

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As the only social networking site focused solely on the professional world, LinkedIn offers potential connections with 150 million professionals worldwide. To get the most out of your LinkedIn network and profile, you’ll need to invest time and effort into building a strong network. But even a little time spent online can pay off in… Read more »

6 Ways to Breathe New Life Into Your Biotech Marketing Job Search

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If you’ve been searching for a new job in biotech marketing with no luck, it may be time to rethink your job search.  Here are six ways to search smarter, not harder and find the job of your dreams: Rearrange your search week. If your job search is scattered throughout the week, or if you… Read more »