Student Testimonials
Tell me a little about your background.
I was a science major in undergrad and then got my master?s in Basic Medical Science. After a couple of semesters into grad school, I realized I needed a change and wanted to pursue something other than medical school.
Why were you interested in pursuing medical sales as a career?
I really enjoyed the consultative aspect of it, and also the time in the O.R. It is a very interesting mix of business, engineering and medicine that can also provide a high income potential.
How did you learn about Medical Sales College?
I learned about MSC through a friend of a friend who had found a job shortly after finishing his program.
What ultimately made you decide to attend?
I thought that it would give me a competitive advantage in the job market, but ultimately I wanted to get a jumpstart on my training to help me become more successful in my career
Please describe your training experience at Medical Sales College.
I definitely had to be ready to jump all in. The instructors were all very friendly and very knowledgeable about the field. It was a lot of hard work, but I feel it gave me a good jump-start on learning about the industry
What is the most valuable piece of information that you learned while attending MSC which ultimately helped you land your position?
I think just a general knowledge about the industry and certain procedures gave me a huge advantage. Instead of just telling them how you will be good for the position, it allowed me the engage in the conversation more. Having a good business plan was one of the biggest things that my boss said set me apart.
Why should someone attend Medical Sales College?
I think if you want to gain a lot of good skills to help you get and then succeed in an interview, and then also for a good base of knowledge to prepare you for the career.
How long did you try to get into the industry before attending MSC? What was that experience like?
I actually started with MSC. I did a lot of research and found all of the struggles other people had, and coupled with my lack of sales experience, I though it would be best for me to try to gain any advantage I could.
Did you have any fears about attending the School? What were they?
I was a little bit anxious, but did not have too many fears about attending.
Explain what your interview process was like.
Most of the initial interviews I received were phone interviews with companies and a few sit-downs. I ended up not hearing back one way or the other from a few companies, but ultimately the job I ended up getting was through a job fair that EliteMed Recruiting set up.
What is your current job like?
Since I am starting a new territory, it is currently visiting a lot of offices and trying to grow it.
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?
I?d say the most valuable thing is to plan. It is very important to have short-term and long-term plans for everything you?re doing. Before you step foot out of the door every day, you have to be organized.