The Secret to Standing Out in Your Medical Sales Job Search – Part IV
Today is Part 4 of our series, The Secret to Standing Out in Your Medical Sales Job Search. To recap,
Part 1 was Rethink Your Job Search
Part 2 was Use Social Media
Part 3 was Use the Right Tools to Impress Your Interviewer
Tip #4 is:
Try Job Shadowing
Job shadowing is not just a “try out” for your new health care sales career (although it’s great for that). Job shadowing gives you
- keywords that get your resume noticed in HR computer systems,
- material for your 30-60-90-day plan, and
- more informed answers to interview questions.
Not only does it supply you with a more substantial base for your job search, it also sets you apart as someone who’s willing to go the extra mile (literally). You will have demonstrated that you have energy, enthusiasm, a willingness to learn, and a drive to be successful–must-have qualities in medical sales, surgical sales, medical device sales, laboratory sales, imaging sales, or pharmaceutical sales.
So what’s your first step?
Find someone to shadow (most people are flattered to be asked). You can ask your local doctor’s office or laboratory for contacts. (Assure them that you’re not after their job or interested in working for the company they are with–you’re not the competition.) The day of, find out what a typical day is like, and ask the person you’re shadowing how to be more competitive in the job search and on the job. Have a list of questions ready to go, but be observant and come up with new ones as you go through the day. Be sure to ask your mentor for their advice (and maybe treat them to lunch). Absolutely send a thank you note.
A job shadowing experience increases your odds of landing the job dramatically. It sets you apart as a “go-getter” and shows that you can make contacts, and it’s another way to help the hiring manager see you in the job.
Bonus Info: Check out these free one-hour webinars for additional tips on landing a job in medical sales:
How to Land a Job In Medical Sales
How to Get a Better Job – Faster!
Written by Peggy McKee - the medical sales recruiter
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