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Get the most out of working with a Pharmaceutical Sales Recruiter

It’s no secret that the changing face of healthcare is making finding effective pharmaceutical salespeople more and more important.  But just because pharmaceutical sales is a growing market doesn’t mean finding a guaranteed position. Many of our recruiters tell us stories about pharmaceutical salespeople who they cannot place. So what can be done to prove that you’re a great job candidate and land a great position laden with incentives? Here are a few tips that help when working with a recruiter to ensure that you look like a true game-changer.

Always be professional

First and foremost, be professional with recruiters and any potential employers that interview you. If you’re unprofessional with a recruiter, they will be hesitant in finding the best job matches. And even if an employer is desperate to fill a position, they’ll NEVER hire an unprofessional pharmaceutical salesperson.

Always be honest

As if we had to say this?  Recruiters can only be successful if you’re honest about your experience and what type of position is desired. If a recruiters discover any exaggerations in your experience or even worse, finding out that you’ve lied on the resume, they won’t work with you because you are compromising their reputation. Also, if you aren’t forthcoming about what type of roles you’re interested in, finding a match is going to be difficult for the recruiter leaving both parties frustrated. Be honest on resumes and about goals, and odds are that you’ll stand out from the rest and land a great job in no time.

Always be prepared

While a pharmaceutical sales recruiter can do a lot of things, they can’t possibly be expected to do everything. Ensure that your resume is up to date and prepare for all interviews. Most recruiters can provide tips in these areas but you’ll still need to do the bulk of the preparation yourself.  Finally, when recruiters call to discuss your interest – call them back! Not returning phone calls promptly is the number one way of finding a resume at the bottom of a recruiter’s list!

Always be realistic

Going into the job search process with realistic expectations is critical to success. Recruiters are most likely going to be able to increase salaries, or vacation times, or get you a position that is a perfect fit and maybe even all three! But expecting them to be able to double your salary or triple vacation times is simply unrealistic even for the best recruiters. By having realistic expectations, you will not be disappointed!

Always be open-minded

Let recruiters help. Recruiters are experts in finding pharmaceutical salespeople jobs—it’s what they do and what they are passionate about. They’ve been through the process countless times and have learned quite a bit during their experience. Don’t take their expertise for granted.  Be willing to listen to a recruiter’s advice–being closed-minded could make or break your finding and securing that perfect job.

If you follow these simple pointers when working with a recruiter, we’re confident that you’ll find your ideal job. If you aren’t already working with one of our great recruiters, get started with us today. Fill out our simple form and we will match you with a great Pharmaceutical Sales Recruiter immediately.