Student Testimonials

Andrew Sombke

Andrew Sombke

Hometown: Sioux Falls, SD

Class Speciality: 6 Week Academy

Company Placement: DePuy Mitek (Sports Medicine)

Tell me a little about your background.

I graduated with a degree in biology. My professional experience has been in management and sales.

Why were you interested in pursuing medical sales as a career?

I love sales and have always wanted to be in the medical field. I was drawn to this career field because of it being different everyday.

How did you learn about Medical Sales College?

I found MSC through a web search.

What ultimately made you decide to attend?

I wanted to ensure I had the most medical sales experience/knowledge possible.

What is the most valuable piece of information that you learned while attending MSC which ultimately helped you land your position?

I used the 30-60-90 day plan. It helped me land my job!

Why should someone attend Medical Sales College?

It will help get your foot in the door!

How long did you try to get into the industry before attending MSC? What was that experience like?

I tried to get into medical sales for two years. I just didn?t have ?that? resume that was catching employer?s eyes. It was frustrating not getting any responses.

Did you have any fears about attending the School? What were they?

I didn?t have any fears. The staff did a good job of explaining what to expect.

Explain what your interview process was like.

It was a comfortable experience.

What is your current job like?

It has been very busy, with quite a bit of travel.

What was the most valuable thing you learned at Medical Sales College/What piece of training do you use the most in your day-to-day activities?

How to approach a short sales call has been very helpful, especially talking to doctors at the scrub sink.