Student Testimonials

Shay Benedetto

Hometown: Queensbury, NY

Class Speciality: 12-Week Extremities and Orthopaedic Reconstruction & Trauma

Company Placement: Stryker

Tell me a little about your background.

I am from Queensbury, NY. I was an international relations and Spanish major. I spent ~14 months abroad throughout my educational career. I was also a hockey, soccer and lacrosse player in high school.

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

I was interested in medical sales because I wanted to work in sales but I was looking for something I could feel passionate about. My mom told me about this program and it seemed perfect for me. With COVID bringing so much uncertainty to my life, MSC offered me the chance to feel secure about finding a career for myself that can withstand tough times and allow me to continue to grow as an individual.

How did you learn about Medical Sales College?

My mom has an old friend whose daughter attended MSC. I reached out to her and talked on the phone to learn more about the program and then I decided to apply.

What ultimately made you decide to attend?

I decided to attend MSC because it gave me the potential to make big money and that medical jobs stick around even during recessions.

Please describe your training experience at Medical Sales College.

The training at MSC was rigorous but also very fun and interesting. The instructors made it such an amazing experience for me. I am a hands-on learner so the saw bone labs helped me a ton as well.

Why should someone attend Medical Sales College?

Someone should attend MSC because it's worth the investment. The program requires students to work hard and learn what it takes to not only get a job but to be successful in this industry.

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

I didn't try prior to attending MSC.

Please briefly explain your job interview process with your hiring company.

The recruiter contacted me the same day that my profile launched. I had a phone interview with her and then had a zoom interview with the manager. My 3rd interview was the Stryker Gallup assessment. My fourth was a zoom with a rep that allowed him to also get to know me. My fifth and final interview was with the director.

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?

MSC taught me how to be confident with the knowledge I had acquired and how to be successful in each interview.