Organize Your Job Search
Every successful pharmaceutical sales job search requires two
basic elements: time and organization. All other components are
secondary. If you are organized , you will find more time to
conduct a full-scale job search. The rule of thumb in todays
economy is that it takes 1 month of job searching for every
$10,000 of target salary before you get an offer. As with all
rules, this can vary depending on your location, target industry
and other factors; but no matter how long your job search will
take, getting organized before you begin will ultimately save
you time and energy.
So, what is the best way to organize your campaign? Initially,
you need to take a personal inventory on the specifics of your
search. To start, you should:
* Identify your skills and experience. What are you looking for
in your next position? What issues do you need to consider
(commute, travel, childcare, etc). * Locate and begin
researching your target market. Are you searching by
pharmaceutical companies or within a geographic area? * Prepare
your career portfolio materials, such as your r