Frequently Asked Questions
   

How can I pay for services?

 

MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American Express, Certified Check, or Money order.

How long does it take?

 

Your email should be responded to within 24 hours, unless the office is closed for some reason. From the time the information gathering stage is completed, a draft of your resume should be ready for review within 10-14 days. (This can vary up or down depending upon workload and/or ability to contact you for any additional needed information). Every effort will be made to work with you to help you meet deadlines for submitting your resume if you are working on a tight schedule.

Do you specialize in preparing resumes for pharmaceutical sales?

 

Yes, 95% of all clients are those who are seeking to transition into pharmaceutical sales or are existing pharmaceutical sales representatives, sales managers, or district managers.

Have you been successful in helping people obtain interviews?

 

Yes, very successful. The main goal is to market people in such a way that their resume stands out from others that are received and results in the person being given an interview. A very effective way to accomplish this is through personal networking with existing pharmaceutical sales reps. They are usually happy to pass the resume along to their Sales Manager, or they can internally post your resume to the company website. You are encouraged to use the resume in these manners, which enhances your chances of obtaining interviews.

What approach do you take?

 

We take a marketing approach to all resumes we develop in order to highlight those skills and qualifications a person has to offer that pertain to a particular job objective. For career changers, we strive to highlight the transferable skills that are essential to being successful in pharmaceutical sales. Whether you are a teacher, pharmacist, RN, or mortgage banker, just to mention a few, you possess qualifications and skills that can be highlighted to catch the attention of the decision maker in the screening process.

How fast can you prepare my resume?

 

From the time we complete the information gathering stage, your resume will be ready for your review within 10-14 days, or less. However, we make every effort to work with you to help you meet deadlines for submitting your resume.

Do you offer a guarantee that I will obtain interviews?

 

The resume is designed to help you obtain interviews. If you diligently apply your efforts to getting the resume into the hands of those interviewing (usually sales managers or district sales managers, by way of existing pharmaceutical sales reps), you will enhance your chances of being contacted, assuming your qualifications meet the needs of the company. You must apply yourself to marketing yourself, following up, and demonstrating good sales mentality by taking a proactive approach to pursuing the interview. If, after all of your best efforts, you still do not obtain interviews or if you receive a negative response to your resume, we can discuss the possibility of making changes that will improve your chances.

Which is better--posting my resume on line or networking on a local level with those working in pharmaceutical sales?

 

Without a doubt, most of the positions obtained in this lucrative field are gained through personal networking. However, a targeted resume distribution campaign can be effective, and following up on leads for advertised positions have resulted in interviews that have ultimately led to job offers. People conduct their job search in different ways, and many want to take advantage of all opportunities to present their skills and experience to a broad audience.

Will my resume work for me if I want to use it to pursue other types of sales jobs?

 

The qualities and experience needed to be successful in sales are generally universal in nature. If you are an experienced sales type, detailing your accomplishments in sales will be of interest to anyone seeking a qualified, successful sales representative.

What if I have no sales experience?

 

Many of the resumes we write are for career changers who have no sales experience. We identify the transferable skills and delve into the unique qualifications and abilities the candidate offers. Properly written and presented, this obstacle can be overcome since not all companies require direct sales experience. New college graduates with no sales experience can be marketed to showcase their potential for the future.