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When I left pharma, I went to an agency that did a lot of long copy like websites and brochures. Some of the work was even B2B so I framed my pharma experience around my ability to distill complex information. If you can talk less about the projects and more about the skills you’ve gained in pharma and how they can benefit the team you’re interviewing with, it might help keep the conversation on track.

I’ve found it also helps to interview with CDs who’ve worked in pharma themselves. Not always possible but they tend to understand your previous work experience and how to make the most of your skill set.

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