Interview Preparation

Do you have any tips to help prepare for an upcoming medical sales representative interview?

Are there common interview questions that come up again and again?

Host said: Do you have any tips to help prepare for an upcoming medical sales representative interview?

Are there common interview questions that come up again and again?

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Ralph Steeber said: Send me your direct email address and I'll send you a list of 5 top interview questions and answers expected in medical sales interview.

Ralph...could i get those questions also.

Thanks

Dave

dmiles1@sw.rr.com

ptupper@comcast.net. THANKS!

i would like to be a medical rep. can you give me some guidance.where i can take training for that ?

Is there anyway I can receive the top 5 questions in a medical sales rep interveiw.
Please send to msanders0731@yahoo.com Thanks!

Connie in Aurora, Colorado said: TELL ME WHY YOU WANT TO SALE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT?

Any chance you can email me the top 5 questions they will ask for medical sales interview?

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Colby Rowley

Could I also get the top 5 interview question and the desired response.

Thank you

Colby Rowley in Castle Rock, Colorado said: Colby Rowley

Could I also get the top 5 interview question and the desired response.

Thank you

Can I get the questions, please.
Thanks

Have you located a job in mdical sales?

Host said: Do you have any tips to help prepare for an upcoming medical sales representative interview?

Are there common interview questions that come up again and again?

Ralph Steeber said: Have you located a job in mdical sales?

I have sent my resume out and I want to be prepared.

send me a copy of your resume and I will review and offer career advice and idea of what your chances might be.
I spent 30 years recruiting medical professionals for 1000s of healthcare companies and know what they look for.
Thanks, Ralph

Hi everyone! I have an interview for a medical sales position, but I have very little sales experience. I currently work with a vendor and assist with sales and educating customers about our products and what they can do for them, but I am not a sales rep. Does anyone have some good advice for me or what I can expect? Any help would be appreciated. my email is trushcheff1@hotmail.com

Does anyone know of any sales rep jobs in the Houston area? I have been in sales for the past 9 years and just started looking for a a job after 3 months off of work. Thanks!

My advice is to find 2-3 Experienced Recruiters based in Texas area. Meet them in person if possible to get the edge and personal touch. Medical Sales is very competitive and there are 100 reps available to every job opportunity.

If you have a hard time finding quality Recruiters send me an email at rsteeber@medicalreps.com and I'll send you a few contact names.

Good Luck,
Ralph Steeber, CPC
President
Medicalreps.com

If any one has the 5 questions asked in an interview could you please send to me Thanks

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dave in Wichita Falls, Texas said: Ralph...could i get those questions also.

Thanks

Dave

dmiles1@sw.rr.com

Could I possibly get the five questions? pblazek18@yahoo.com

What you might find helpful is to ask for the job!!! It sounds simple but if you ask for the job after the interview it will show the desicion maker that you won't be afriad to ask for a close once your out in the field.

dave in Wichita Falls, Texas said: Ralph...could i get those questions also.

Thanks

Dave

dmiles1@sw.rr.com

Could I please get those questions and answes as well?

Ralph Steeber said: send me a copy of your resume and I will review and offer career advice and idea of what your chances might be.
I spent 30 years recruiting medical professionals for 1000s of healthcare companies and know what they look for.
Thanks, Ralph

Hey Ralph,

I will be graduating in May of 2009 and very interested in going into the Medical Sales Rep career. Do you have any advice on getting contacts, interview suggestions, and just what they may be looking for?

Thanks so much for your help!

Lindsay

HELLO TO ALL,

I HAVE A INTERVIEW COMING UP WITH A MEDICAL SALES COMPANY CAN ANYONE PLEASE SEND ME THE TOP 5 INTERVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR A MEDICAL SALES INTERVIEW.

I HAVE A INTERVIEW COMING UP WITH A MEDICAL SALES COMPANY CAN ANYONE PLEASE SEND ME THE TOP 5 INTERVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR A MEDICAL SALES INTERVIEW. gldjohns@yahoo.com. THANKS

I have an interviw for medical representative job and i would so much like the top5 interview questions. Thank you in advance

athinasemail@gmail.com

Hi I have an interview for a med rep job as well. Can you please send me the top 5 questions too... Also, would you know if they willa sk you to demonstrate how to sell the product? If so, what are the important aspects about the product that I should present when selling it?
Please email me at bblyn17@gmail.com

Thanks so much

I too am quite interested in this to[c along with the top 5 questions.

Ralph I went Ahead and logged onto you site.

Thank you!

Frank

iFinance.frank@yahoo.com

I would love to get a copy of those top 5 sales questions. I am currently interviewing and it would be very beneficial. Thanks!

Oops here is my email:

simi1313@msn.com

Hello

I have an medical sales position interview upcoming and I have no sales experience. I currently work in healthcare. Does anyone have any advice for me or what to expect? Also, what are some questions that I should expect to be asked in the interview?

Thanks
Bill

email: bucsrule74@yahoo.com

hi... can advise me as well? Thanks!

hwee_keng@yahoo.com

did any one obtain these 5 questions as of yet?

Hi Frank, send me your email address direct to rsteeber@medicalreps.com and I'll send you a FREE copy of my ABCs booklet of a Medical Sales Career which includes the top interview questions and much more as you explore a Medical Sales career.

Ralph,

Thank you for prompt response and FREE booklet. This is really informative material that gives any serious canidate a realistic view and some great insite of answers to the many questions of a Medical Sales career. I wish I had this a few weeks ago.

Once again Ralph, Thank you. You have been very helpful.

stop trying to scam the F out off people. Everyone, you should not just send your resume to just anyone, this is one of the leading pieces of information in identity theft!!!!!!!!

WARNING!!!!!!!!!!!

Ralph is clearly an identity theft scammer!

stop scamming in Iowa City, Iowa said: Ralph is clearly an identity theft scammer!

This is clearly a false statement. Offer of help is being provided by a 30 year recruitment professional who's both a "Certified Personnel Consultant" and retired CEO of a successful Medical Staffing Agency.

If the owner of this libelous message would like to discuss you can email me at rsteeber@medicalreps.com

Connie in Aurora, Colorado said: TELL ME WHY YOU WANT TO SALE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT?

bec it is useful

Host said: Do you have any tips to help prepare for an upcoming medical sales representative interview?

Are there common interview questions that come up again and again?

cani i get these questions please

Ralph Steeber said: send me a copy of your resume and I will review and offer career advice and idea of what your chances might be.
I spent 30 years recruiting medical professionals for 1000s of healthcare companies and know what they look for.
Thanks, Ralph

I have been offered an interview for a medical sales posisiton. I had never previously considered the idea but a friend of mine has recently married and her new husband was so impressed with my organization and conversational skills that he wants me to interview with his distributorship. It is a division of Biomet. Would you mind sending me some sample questions and answers so I can prepare for my first interview? Thank you in advance for your time should you reply. My e-mail address is nicholeana@excite.com. Thank you

Hi Nichole, having a personal referral and recommendation puts you in the driver seat since 70% of the interview will be chemistry and personality. If your best friend's husband thinks you got what it takes that probably has been coveyed to the hiring manager,
BIG PLUS!

I'll send my complete ABCs of Medical Sales booklet to your personal email and you can review the basic questions and suggested answers. If it helps and gives you needed information I would appreciate positive comments left on this forum.

Regards and Good Luck, Ralph Steeber

I would greatly appreciate the 5 sample questions and booklet also.

pblawson2000@yahoo.com

hanks

Hello,

We have our tips on interviewing and resource links at our RecruitBUZZ Blog...all there for free and quick resourcing. Given the interest in this subject I will add a piece on interview questions most often asked. I was a Medical Device Sales Rep, Division Manager and RVP before I went into recruiting the past 4 years...so I have saved all the questions not only I asked as a hiring manager but the ones we trained our divisional managers upon as well. I will write up that specific Blog Article for publication next week.

You may find the resources we currenlty have on our blog to date also helpful. Hope this helps and stay tuned. Regards, Linda Hertz

Meesha in Marietta, Georgia said: I would love a copy of your booklet and sample questions too.

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So sorry, but I did not put the direct link to our website...to find the RecruitBUZZ Blog....www.recruitbuzz.com Just hit the BuzzBlog Honey Comb portal to enter the Blog. You can also comment on the articles and etc. there as well.

Thanks!

Linda

Looking for a careere change from clinical bedside/office work to sales/marketing etc (min exp in the latter though!)
Tips on where to seach/what to search to find high paying position in sales

I have a ride along tomorrow for a sales representative job. I am not sure what to expect or what questions to ask. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. . .

Take a look at this link...recruitbuzz.com/blog/2008/03/26/beware-the-field-visit-is-part-of-the-interview-process/

It an article I wrote earlier this year; Ways to shine in the Field Visit as part of the Medical Interview process. I hope you find that helpful...again, if that link is giving you problems...just go to the RecruitBUZZ blog and hit the Interview series and you will find it among the articles.

Let me know if you find it helpful AFTER your ride-along tomorrow. Good luck!

Regards,

Linda

Since I did not address the questions to ask in a Field Visit and you are going out tomorrow...here are a few to ask the Sales Rep. you are traveling with and remember, this person is the eyes and ears to the manager, so ask questions in a manner that reflect that type of situation! I also suggest asking these questions after you have learned a little about their background (how long they have been with the company, where did they come from (btob, medicals sales and etc.).

What does it take to be the top sales representative with your company? How did you do it? (ie: key products to sell, which markets to hit first; Acute, LTC or which departments in the hospital for example). Person may also reveal key attributes of the sales person; good educator, aggressive closer and etc.,. If not, then ask:

Do you know a lot of the top key sales performers in your company? If they do, what do you feel they have in common that may contribute to their success from knowing them as a peer?

If they were to start a new territory within their same company, what would they do differently now vs. when they were new (if anything) and why?

What do you find to be the top three challenges in the sales field (ie; specific products, pricing, competition...things like this may come out).

Who do you feel are your top competitors and why? (ie: Is that due to the competitors products or the quality of the representation...or both or ....).

What type of Training does your firm offer? How effective did you find it when you went through training? (find out if they are a trainer now, then you can really ask specific questions). Another traning question, How could I best prepare myself for training BEFORE I attend the classes.

There is much more you can ask, but I guess I will save that for yet another article! I guess I better get busy!

Have a good one and hopes this helps you.

Regards,

Linda
www.recruitbuzz.com

Connie in Aurora, Colorado said: TELL ME WHY YOU WANT TO SALE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT?

dave in Wichita Falls, Texas said: Ralph...could i get those questions also.

Thanks

Dave

dmiles1@sw.rr.com

ralph could I also get those questions! Thanks, Brooke

Bwebber2@gmail.com

go to my website www.ralphsteeber.com and add your email to the subscribe section. We'll be sending out medical sales career interview answers within the next week or so to all registered members. Thanks, Ralph Steeber

"Interview Resources for the Thoroughly Prepared Candidate in Medical Device"

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