Go with me...So as I am doing research and talking to everyone who will talk to me about rep-ing for drugs... I find myself at my Friendly Commercial Bookseller. (it is Barnes and Nobles but has had repeat appearances... soon you will get the abbr. FCB...remeber this, there will be a test)
I pull a book... I forget the title but it's Lisa somebody and something like 3 days to drug rep interview. I imagine I could benefit from this. I snuggle down and flip through to see if it is worth buying. It is not. However, I do have plans to go visit it later today.
Her "program" consists of Day 1:
1. Wear a business casual outfit and carry about 20 resumes. (no problem there)
2. Drive to a facility that houses lots of doctors for a little before 7 am. (still not bad) and prepare to stay all day. Do not leave for lunch.
3. Wait for reps to pass by. You will recognize them by their suits and the rummaging in the truck of a lesser car (Ford Escort, Chevy Malibu, Pontiac Grand Prix). also by the container of samples. (this is where it starts to not look good)
4. Say hello to each rep that passes by (not bad)
5. Offer to help them carry whatever (suspect...)
6. Introduce yourself and express interest in being a rep...
7. Ask if they know of any openings and if they are willing to help you get a job.
8. Ask for their card and if you can call them later tonight.
9. Keep list of all the 'contacts' you make... etc.
10. Follow up that night. Send them your resume and ask for their boss's contact information.
Day 3 and the interview stuff is the stuff from this book I can use. But I couldn't justify spending $30 on this.
Ok... Let's talk about this. Yes reps are generally known to be a charismatic and personable set. Yes they are friendly. Yes as someone who once had the stress of interviewing for a month; they are sympathetic to someone trying to break in to the bizz... But you are also asking them to stake their professional reputation on someone who approached them like a seller of Rolex watches on the streets of NY. (psst.... you in the suit... over here) because you are essentially selling yourself.
BUT WHAT SHE SUGGESTS IS AKIN TO STALKING!
You are also talking about a large number of very attractive females in this position. Male or female... if you or an equivalent "business casual" stranger walked up to me and asked me to help them get a job... You just might get maced. and that is what's up.
But let's give her the benefit of the doubt. This is an industry that rewards aggressiveness (it is on my list of behaviors I am supposed to exhibit) and let's say that you get 2 leads out the 20 people you talk to. You call at home and get the inside track from one of those. and they sorry rep who feels sorry for you does recommend you... 18 other reps (who would potentially be your peers) think you are a bona fide NUT JOB! and bad news travels fast.
They already have all of the medical contacts you are trying to make. So if is does work, does it really? ick. will outline basic approach later tonight.
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