Tracked down open position in my area. Found a way to find out hiring manager’s name. Called him directly and asked for an interview. He was FLOORED. Initiative goes a LONNNNG way in getting a sales job….a long way in LIFE. I met with him 2 days later (was one of 15 candidates). I received a call request wing a second interview at headquarters in 1 week that would require 3-4 hours of my time, 30 mins of that time should be spent giving a formal presentation to a panel on the drug I would be the lead sales rep for. Did all of that…was called that evening with my offer. Began first day the following Monday.

I was contacted via email shortly after applying to set up time for a phone interview. I never received a call from the recruiter at our scheduled, nor did I ever receive any follow-up communication to reschedule.

Basic job history to qualify your match for skill set needed. It is a team selling environment, so you need to demonstrate how well you work with others. Sometimes you will interview with more than one manager at the same time. Depending on the individual, they may ask you stressful questions to measure your emotional intelligence.