Hello All,

I’m seeking career guidance. I have a BS in chemistry with 6 years of R&D experience, and an MBA. I’m making my transition into techinical sale (pharma/medical device) but i havent found any success yet. It has been a year now that i began my search. I’ve even considered taking Northwesterns sales certification course. Any advice on making my background standout? I live in Chicago.

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