Top Ten Tips for a Pharmaceutical Sales or Medical Sales Interview

It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt. 
~Mark Twain

  1. Bring several copies of your resume with you to the interview.

  2. Double check your image. 

    1. Are your clothes conservative and professional?

    2. Are your fingernails clean without loud polish or distracting jewelry?

    3. Leave your cell phone in the car!

  3. Bring documentation of your achievements, awards or recent sales numbers.

  4. Bring the top reasons you are the best person for the job.

  5. Bring a few detailed questions about the position.

  6. While it is not okay to ask about benefits or salary, it is okay to ask about the commission plan and how the top sales representatives are compensated for their performance.

  7. Don’t offer personal information that is not relevant to the job.

  8. Get the interviewer’s business card to email a thank you note as soon as possible.

  9. Ask the interviewer what the next step will be in the interview process.  If appropriate, ask the interviewer for the position!

  10. Most importantly, show enthusiasm!