Student Testimonials
Tell me a little about your background.
I am a recent college graduate. I was a student-athlete and graduated in December of 2019. Soon after graduation, I started coaching travel baseball and worked as a sales associate at a gym.
Why were you interested in pursuing medical sales as a career?
I decided to pursue a career in medical sales because a few old teammates and family friends of mine are device reps for various different companies. After having multiple conversations with them, I knew that a career in medical sales was perfect for me.
How did you learn about Medical Sales College?
LinkedIn.
What ultimately made you decide to attend?
I knew that MSC offered both a comprehensive training program that covers multiple specialties as well as an extensive network that would allow me to get in front of hiring managers.
Please describe your training experience at Medical Sales College.
The course I attended at MSC was 12 weeks of non-stop work. It was an early start and a late finish every single day from the time we started. The class I was in was very determined to learn as much as possible. We helped one another out, but It is truly up to the individual to soak up all the knowledge they can from the lectures, demonstrations, presentations, etc.
Why should someone attend Medical Sales College?
How long did you try to get into the industry before attending MSC? What was that experience like?
Less than 6 months.
Please briefly explain your job interview process with your hiring company.
What is your current job like?
I start on 12/14/20. To date, my first two years will be learning on the job and covering cases. My third year will be when I start helping to build the business in our territory.
What do you know now that you wish you had known before entering the industry/attending Medical Sales College?
The majority of hiring managers that I interviewed with want to know more about who you are, your background, what drives you, etc. They are looking for the perfect fit that blends well with their team. During the interview process, it is vital that you are able to communicate "why medical sales," "why their company" and "why should I hire you."
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?
The most valuable information that I learned at MSC was just how much work it is going to take in order to be successful as a rep. You quickly realize that it takes all that you can give in order to keep up and stand out.