Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

The Top 5 Myths Keeping You From Being a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
By Ryan Stewart

I hear excuses every day. Reasons people can't get a job as a pharmaceutical sales representative. If you're in this situation and can't find your way out, know this - 90% of the time the "reasons" you can't get a job as a pharmaceutical sales representative have been planted in your head by someone who doesn't want to see you succeed. I'm here to tell you, if you want a job as a pharmaceutical sales representative, you can have it.

Here are the top 10 myths keeping you from getting a job as a pharmaceutical sales representative.

1. You don't have a science background.

If you're letting this hold you back, you just haven't done your research. While a science background could certainly be beneficial as a pharma rep, one is definately not necessary. I've known many successful drug reps who have degrees in Literature, English, Political Science, Economics, Marketing, Art, and History. A four year degree is almost always a necessity. A degree in science most certainly is not.

2. You're too old

What a bunch of garbage! I can tell you that this, often self enforced, roadblock comes from the perception that all pharmaceutical sales representatives are often young, attractive, fresh-out-of-college-go-getters. Again . . . not true. For more on good lucks, please move forward.

3. You're not a supermodel