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Working as a medical device sales representative is part of the top secret business. In this profession, people earn six-figure royalties, it is incredibly interesting and professionally rewarding. But getting such a job is a snag.

Steps

1. 1 Prepare yourself. Give your mind the right mindset. Realize that getting a job as a medical sales representative does NOT happen overnight. Go to Amazon and search for the book How to Get a Job as a Medical Devices Sales Representative.
2. 2 After completing your bachelor's degree, you can apply for a job as a pharmaceutical sales representative. You will need at least 4 years of training and a diploma to qualify for most company positions as pharmaceutical and medical device sales representatives. Often it doesn't matter what specialization your diploma is, but for an employer you will be more attractive with a degree in science. Some companies may even opt for an MBA, as pharmaceutical and medical device sales combine scientific knowledge with business principles.
3. 3 Invest in your education. Get the proper training or education to know specific industry know-how. An RMSR (Registered Medical Sales Representative) certification issued by the NAMSR (National Association of Medical Sales Representatives) can be used in lieu of a 4-year diploma. RMSR® certification is a guarantee in the medical industry that a person meets rigorous, independently developed and revised standards approved by the national professional body, the National Association of Medical Sales Representatives (RMSR®). Make sure you are invited for an interview when you apply for an appointment as a Medical Representative - RMSR®.
4. 4 Talk to people from this area. Ask them how they got the job, and what experience and requirements are needed to be successful.
5. 5 Improve your resume. Search the internet for resume templates and take the best aspects of them to make your resume look fantastic. You need to put everything you have together to look the most attractive to the best employers. Make sure you work effectively on your resume to keep it perfect. This is really important because in many cases, this will be the first impression of you.
6. 6 Read open position announcements. One of the easiest ways to find a job as a pharmaceutical or medical device sales representative is simply to view job advertisements on websites. You can find open vacancies either on general job portals (which is not desirable), or on those specialized in the pharmaceutical and medical industry. Many of these portals cover the entire country, so it doesn't matter where you live, or if you're thinking about relocating, you can look for work in your area. Also, do targeted searches by finding sites for specific companies you may want to work for.
7. 7 Be committed! This is a great field and one of the best careers in the world, and once you get it, you will see that it is definitely worth the effort!