Pharmaceutical Articles

1). Shouldn’t Great Inventions Deserve Iron-clad Patents? By : Xavier Pillai
Chemical and pharmaceutical industries protect their inventions by securing patents. However, they realize, much to their surprise and their bottom line, that the patents do not hold up to scrutiny by lawyers and courts. This article provides practical tips to securing strong patents.
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2). Curing Anxiety Without Medication...What The Professionals Don't Want You To Know. By : Alexandra Mannock
As a psychotherapist in private practice for over a decade, I certainly have seen it all: watching my clients suffer through anxiety and stress, watching them go from medication to medication looking for "the right pill", and rarely finding it, spending inordinate amounts of money desperately trying to find the correct method to make their stress go away.
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3). Making the Switch to a Pharmaceutical Sales Career By : Ryan Stewart
Many people who already have a career in sales are slowly but surely transitioning into pharmaceutical sales. If you're one of those people who are ready to take your sales career to the next level, there are a variety ways to do just that.
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4). 4 Things You Can Do Today (and Every Day) to Learn More About the Pharmaceutical Industry By : Ryan Stewart
Why does it take so long to get a pharmaceutical sales job? It's a question I hear almost daily from people who are trying to get jobs as pharmaceutical sales representatives. The answer to that question is the topic of another article (a book on the subject would be better). This article is meant to give you some tips on what you can do while you're waiting for a return phone call from a networking contact or interviewer.
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5). The Top 5 Myths Keeping You From Being a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative By : Ryan Stewart
Pharmaceutical sales positions are lucrative and highly sought-after by sales professionals looking to make a difference in society. Many who seek these opportunities, however, are distracted by the myths that surround landing a job as a pharmaceutical sales representative.
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6). How to Conduct and Information Interview By : Ryan Stewart
An informational interview is simply a means of gathering information you need in order for you to choose which career path is right for you. It is not the same as a job interview because the job hunter is the one who conducts the informational interview.
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7). 6 Steps to a Successful Job Fair By : Ryan Stewart
Whether you are graduating from college, returning to the work force, or contemplating a career change, career fairs have lots to offer a job seeker. Following a few basic guidelines can help you make the most of the experience and maximize some great networking opportunities.
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8). Can you start selling your invention before patenting it? By : Xavier Pillai
Chemical, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology companies spend large sums of money so that their employees burn the midnight oil and come up with great inventions, be it on a novel drug treat heart disease or a process to make large quantities of a chemical used in the manufacture of a plastic. Those inventions may be of little value if the company did not file for a patent in a timely manner.
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9). Why Avoiding Human Resources is the Only Way to Land a Pharmaceutical Sales Job By : Ryan Stewart
In this short article, author Ryan Stewart compare pharmaceutical companies to boats and explains how to get a job onboard.
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10). Six Steps to a Powerful Sales Resume By : Ryan Stewart
If you're considering applying for a pharmaceutical sales job, or any job for that matter, then you certainly need a stellar resume. After all, you only have 15 seconds to impress a potential employer so you've got to make every second count. Well, when you have a powerful resume in hand, you can impress and will get hired. A stellar resume causes a potential employer to stand up and take notice.
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11). Ace the Interview, Land the Job By : Ryan Stewart
If you truly want to land the pharmaceutical sales career of your dreams then you have to ace the interview. After all you’re likely vying for a limited position and there are lots of qualified candidates out there, perhaps they may even have similar educational backgrounds or work histories.
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12). How to Land a Job in Pharmaceutical Sales By : Ryan Stewart
Pharmaceutical companies always look for exceptional sales people to represent them. A college degree, a strong work ethic, and good communication skills, both verbal and written, are some of the pre-requisites for a pharmaceutical sales representative.
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13). Networking Your Way to a Pharmaceutical Sales Job By : Ryan Stewart
Surfing the net for a pharmaceutical sales job is tiresome and looking at classified job ads can be tedious and well… boring. But what about business networking? No, it’s not as tedious as it sounds.
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14). Ten Ways to Determine if a Sales Career is Right for You By : Ryan Stewart
A career in sales can be extremely exciting and rewarding. But since sales is a highly competitive field, it's not for everyone. Answer these 10 questions to find out if a career in sales is right for you.
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15). 4 Reasons You Should Start a Career in Sales - Today! By : Ryan Stewart
People choose sales careers for different reasons. Many think that they’ll get rich in a few months’ time. Others choose sales because they truly enjoy meeting new people, while others simply get addicted to the feeling of accomplishment they experience after making a great sale.
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16). Forget the cure for cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer, or diabetes. Unless … By : John S. Boyd, Ph.D.
If you want a cure for cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer, or diabetes, don't count on the academia, the National Institute of Health (NIH), or the biotech/pharmaceutical industry. With all the money they have spent on researching these diseases, they have very little to show for it. In 1971, during the State of the Union address, President Nixon declared the war on cancer proposing "an intensive campaign to find a cure for cancer.
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17). Head to Toe. Dressing for Success for Your Pharmaceutical Sales Job Interview. By : Ryan Stewart
Pharmaceutical companies are known for their conservative business appearance. Many reps who've been around since the 1980's will tell you that the dress code was once so strict, it was almost a uniform! Well, times have changed somewhat but the basics are the same. Ladies first - here's what's expected of you in an interview.
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18). 5 Ways NOT to Get Hired as a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative By : Ryan Stewart
Over the last few years, I've helped hundreds of people successfully land jobs as pharmaceutical representatives. But there's still work to be done! If I've learned anything over the years, it's that some people learn differently than others. It is said that the great inventor Thomas Edison failed nearly 25,000 times before he created the battery. When asked what he thought of all his failures he replied, "I haven't failed. Over the last 20 years I've learned 25,000 ways NOT to make a battery.
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19). Dealing with a Layoff in Your Job History By : Ryan Stewart
Many times, employees are forced to find a new job due to downsizing or a company layoff. In fact, with so much economic uncertainty, there is a strong possibility that anyone can be laid off at any time. Whether the layoff ranges from a couple of months to a couple of years, you have to be prepared.
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20). 5 Simple Steps That Will Force Employers to Take Notice By : Ryan Stewart
Trust me, you need all the help you can get to get employers excited about you. Its not that you aren’t qualified enough to get that pharmaceutical job of your dreams, its just that competition is fierce out there and you’ve got to use a whole lot of creativity to get noticed.
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21). 6 Steps to Perfect Interview Follow Up By : Ryan Stewart
If you’re like most folks, you probably think that your work is done once you’ve aced the interview. Well, although the hard part is indeed over, your work is not done. In fact, it is only just beginning. You have to cinch the deal.
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22). How to Become a Successful Pharmaceutical Sales Representative By : Ryan Stewart
Are you thinking of switching careers and becoming a pharmaceutical sales representative? Well, you better prepare for some stiff competition. Many fresh college grads are contemplating on entering the same field upon graduation simply because it IS a lucrative career.
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23). Transitioning to a Career in Pharmaceutical Sales By : Ryan Stewart
If you are considering switching to a career in pharmaceutical sales there are a number of factors to take into account. Pharmaceutical sales is a rapidly growing field, and one with impressive potential for success.
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24). 5 Steps to Sales Success By : Ryan Stewart
Sales is a demanding field, whatever your niche. With the constant threat of rejection, quotas, competition – it can all be a little overwhelming unless you have a positive mindset and certain firm rules to adhere to.
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25). 4 Steps to Landing Your Dream Sales Job By : Ryan Stewart
Are you considering pursuing a sales career but don’t have any experience? Well, you don’t have to give up your hopes or your dreams. You can land an incredible sales job even if you don’t have an ounce of experience.
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