Trying to find new job...help!

[anonymousfornow]

I am trying to find a job in pharmaceutical sales (surprise, surprise) but I am not sure how to find recruiters to send out my resume. I hate my freakin job at ERAC and cannot WAIT for the day to Q-U-I-T!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I haven't been here for too long so I am glad it didn't take me long to see the light! hahah
Anyways, if anyone can offer me advice please send me a message or reply to this! Thanks a bunch! :-)

A plain old resume for pharma sales is not enough, if I were you put together a brag book for the past two years, e.g. print up all your rankings to show to the interviewer, along with awards and recognitions you've received from ECRAP. That should help you get into pharma sales though at the present time I wouldn't recommend getting into that field as it is competitive and a lot of pressure, I've heard stories from current customers who are pharma reps. But if you can handle high pressure then it's well worth it especially the money.

If you know anyone in that line of work ask them questions how they got in and what the job is like. And at least you'll be working on a more professional level than those booze hounds at ECRAP.

ex-Eracer here. The best answer to your request on getting in is LIE! I left ERAC (GP12) 2 years ago and it was the best thing ever and now work in pharma. Although I only made it to Ass Mgr, I stated I was a mangager @ ERAC and did like the previous post stated--got my "brag book" together which showcased my sales(dub) and many awards I'd won in my 14-month jaunt. I went so far as to state I'd won "rookie" manager of the year and place 2nd in overall Manager category for my group--All LIES I tell you. But one thing for certain is that the interviewing managers were very impressed and even stated that the thing they always heard about ERAC is that we work like dogs and have a continuous motor--they really look for these characteristics. Getting on in a spot is not usually quick though as it took me 4 company interviews before landing one, I know others it has taken 1/2 a dozen or more and over a year, just depends. Another thing of note, not for the weary at heart as you must take a battery of examinations that test your medical/product knowledge whereby you must score 85-90% on all of them or they can fire you while in the grueling 6-12 week training regimen. Good luck in your search.

I failed to mention that I doctored all my documents, probably not right but remember there is no way to really check anything out. Companies, in general are terrified to say negative things about a previous employer due to the risk of being sued crazy.

Originally Posted by MissinERAC...not!

ex-Eracer here. The best answer to your request on getting in is LIE! I left ERAC (GP12) 2 years ago and it was the best thing ever and now work in pharma. Although I only made it to Ass Mgr, I stated I was a mangager @ ERAC and did like the previous post stated--got my "brag book" together which showcased my sales(dub) and many awards I'd won in my 14-month jaunt. I went so far as to state I'd won "rookie" manager of the year and place 2nd in overall Manager category for my group--All LIES I tell you. But one thing for certain is that the interviewing managers were very impressed and even stated that the thing they always heard about ERAC is that we work like dogs and have a continuous motor--they really look for these characteristics. Getting on in a spot is not usually quick though as it took me 4 company interviews before landing one, I know others it has taken 1/2 a dozen or more and over a year, just depends. Another thing of note, not for the weary at heart as you must take a battery of examinations that test your medical/product knowledge whereby you must score 85-90% on all of them or they can fire you while in the grueling 6-12 week training regimen. Good luck in your search.

if you really want to find a job in Pharm. sales you need to know someone who works there.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

if you really want to find a job in Pharm. sales you need to know someone who works there.

...and get on your knees.
no offense

Originally Posted by MissinERAC...not!

ex-Eracer here. The best answer to your request on getting in is LIE! I left ERAC (GP12) 2 years ago and it was the best thing ever and now work in pharma. Although I only made it to Ass Mgr, I stated I was a mangager @ ERAC and did like the previous post stated--got my "brag book" together which showcased my sales(dub) and many awards I'd won in my 14-month jaunt. I went so far as to state I'd won "rookie" manager of the year and place 2nd in overall Manager category for my group--All LIES I tell you. But one thing for certain is that the interviewing managers were very impressed and even stated that the thing they always heard about ERAC is that we work like dogs and have a continuous motor--they really look for these characteristics. Getting on in a spot is not usually quick though as it took me 4 company interviews before landing one, I know others it has taken 1/2 a dozen or more and over a year, just depends. Another thing of note, not for the weary at heart as you must take a battery of examinations that test your medical/product knowledge whereby you must score 85-90% on all of them or they can fire you while in the grueling 6-12 week training regimen. Good luck in your search.

Can't companies check your title though? I've done the same thing with my "brag book" but have been hesitant to lie about my job duties.