The Secret to Standing Out in Your Clinical Revenue Job Search – Part IV

Today is Part 4 of our series, The Secret to Standing Out in Your Pharmaceutical Sales Job Search.  To recap,

Part 1 was Rethink Your Job Search

Part TWO was Use Social Media

Part 3 was Use the Right Tools to Impress Your Interviewer

Tip #4 is:

Try Position Shadowing

Job shadowing is not just a “try out” for your new health care revenue career (although it’s great for that).  Position 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 ready to go the extra mile (literally).  You will have demonstrated that you’ve energy, enthusiasm, a willingness to learn, and a drive to be successful–must-have qualities in medical sales, surgical sales, clinical device sales, laboratory sales, imaging sales, or pharma revenue.

So what’s your first step?

Discover 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 position. 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 ‘em to lunch).  Totally send a thank you note.

A career opportunity shadowing experience increases your odds of landing the career opportunity 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 position.

Bonus Info:  Check out those free one-hour webinars for additional tips on landing a position in pharma sales:

How to Land a Career opportunity In Clinical Revenue

Position Search Boot Camp

Article courtesy of  Peggy McKee - Owner / Senior Recruiter at the nationally
recognized medical and clinical revenue recruiting team of PHC Consulting.
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