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Breaking into the industry

A pharmaceutical career isn’t something to take lightly – and they’re not just falling from the sky. Here are a few tips for breaking into the industry you can use to find the job of your dreams
Get in on the ground floor: Consider working as an apprentice or even an assistant in the field – you may spend more time researching smallbusiness.xo.com for your boss than selling meds but you’ll get a well-rounded viewpoint of what makes it all tick.
Apply for a program: Many of the major pharmaceutical companies offer programs (many designed for recent college grads) that allow for training while working and eventual promotion. If you’re willing to relocate this could be a great way to break in and get some real world experience.
Go back to school: For some reason, pharmaceutical sales has been pegged as something any young, attractive person can doit’s not. If your education is totally unrelated you may want to consider getting a marketing or sales degree to make yourself stand out in a field of applicants. The more qualified you are, the better.