How do you make the switch from laboratory to pharmaceutical sales? I’ve applied to 50+ medical device and pharmaceutical companies from IQVIA to Astra Zeneca but I’m not getting interviews. Any tips or tricks to improve my chances of getting a interview?

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DM reps on LinkedIn and ask them for 15 mins to chat. Networking is key. Internal referrals are extremely valuable compared to a cold application

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I’m going to do this thank you!

I'll send you a message. I know Pfizer has a lot of entry level sale roles.

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