What to expect in Pharmaceutical Sales

Of The Most Frequently Asked Question - Do Reps really make lots of money and Big bonuses? - How many products does a rep carry; how do you get paid bonus on them?Basic Requirements for being a drug rep- I think I want to be a pharmaceutical sales representative, but how can I know for sure?- How necessary is it to have a 4 - year degree? - Is a scientific degree/ sales experience required - Am I too old to land a job in pharmaceutical sales?- How long should I expect my job search to last?- I'm willing to relocate for the right pharmaceutical sales will this help me?- Will a DWI hurt my chances of being hired as a pharmaceutical rep?- I have bad credit; will this hurt my chances ?Information On Landing the job- Will an MBA or other advanced degree improve my chances of being hired as a pharmaceutical sales rep?- What are the pros and cons of working with a recruiter?- How important is the resume in landing a pharmaceutical sales job?- How do I shop for a resume writer?- What are the essentials that should appear on my resume?- What about a cover letter? - What is the best way to land a job in pharmaceutical sales?The Interview Process- Why do the drug companies give so many interviews; why does the process take so long ? - What should I bring to an interview? - What is proper etiquette for a "ride-along?"- I have been on several interviews but received no offers. What could I be doing wrong?- What if nobody will give me reps' business cards?- Are newspaper advertisements a good way to find a job in pharm sales?- What is a Job-Fair? How useful are they?- What do companies look for at Job-Fairs?- What are the pros and cons of working at a small pharmaceutical company versus one of the biggies?- I am in college. What can I do to enhance my odds of being hired as a pharmaceutical sales representative?Daily Operations- What is a typical day for a pharmaceutical sales representative?Miscellaneous- How many sales calls are you required to make each day?- What is a contract sales company such as InVentiv or PDI?- Should I accept a contract sales position if my true goal is to work directly for one of the big drug companies- What If I have more than one job offer. How do I decide?- When the economy does a downturn, what is the job market like for pharmaceutical sales reps?- If I am hired, and I have poor sales, will I be fired?- What are some of the things that you don't like about being a pharmaceutical rep? - What's the hardest thing about being a rep?- Do Reps really make large bonuses? How many products does a rep carry and how do you get paid bonus on them?- If I'm hired, what kind of training can I expect?