Can you offer some information about your background?
I have a diverse background as we have moved around every 1-2 years for my husband's career. I have some B2B sales experience. My degree is in marketing and communications.
What interested you about the medical sales field?
Medical sales gives me the opportunity to develop relationships daily, work in a consultative role and have a career where I'm making a difference in patient's lives. There are endless opportunities in medical sales.
Where did you learn about the Med Sales Institute?
Google
Why did you decide to attend the Med Sales Institute?
I reached out to numerous former students who all highly recommended MSC.
What was the training experience like at the Med Sales Institute?
The training at MSC was invaluable to me. The instructors are fantastic. They truly want you to suceed, and are always willing to take extra time with you to ensure you understand the material. The material is hands on with presentations, labs, and role playing. I came out with so much confidence, insight from instuctors regarding the industry and the tools I needed to break into the medical device sales.
What aspect of your training most helped you find a job after graduation?
Dynamic consultative sales was beyond beneficial. I used it in my interview process numerous times not only to answer questions, but during a sales scenario interview as well.
What reasons would you give people to attend the Med Sales Institute?
The Career Development portion is so important, giving you the tools to get in front of hiring managers and learn to stand out from other applicants.
What aspect of your training did you put to use in the interview process?
This training helped me stand out against other candidates. I felt well prepared during the interview process due to the sales skillset learned in class.
What do you wish you had known before getting training and entering the medical sales industry?
The insight throughout the course from the different instructors was beneficial in understanding what you will be doing when getting into field.
How did the training at MSI prepare you for the clinical complexities in this type of sales role?
The training gives you the confidence that you can learn whatever is necessary for the sales role you get into.
What aspect of your training most helped you find a job after graduation?
How to get in front of hiring managers. They are bombarded by numerous candidates reaching out to them. You learn how to stand out and get noticed.
How did placement services help accelerate your entry into the medical device sales industry?
They were beyond helpful. I spoke with someone from placement services at a minimum of once per week. I am grateful for all of their advice and help with interview prep. Occasionally, they doubled as a therapist for me.
What reasons would you give people to attend the Med Sales Institute?
Absolutely! I highly recommend MSC if you're looking to break into Medical Sales.
Did you try to get into the industry before attending the Med Sales Institute?
I have applied off and on for as long as I can remember.
Please briefly explain your job interview process with your hiring company.
The hiring manager called me directly after I reached out to him on Linkedin. He said he wanted to schedule an interview with me. I then interviewed with HR, the hiring manager, took the Gallup, had a sales scenario interview with the hiring manager and a rep, had an interview with the hiring manager and his boss, then 3 interviews with senior leadership.
