Medical Device Sales Mock Interview
Master 30 Medical Device Sales interview questions covering clinical knowledge, consultative selling, and OR experience.
Question 16 of 30
How do you stay organized while physically traveling between accounts?
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Jenna has 6 years of in-house and agency recruiting experience for roles in the consumer packaged goods and adult beverage industries.
The interviewer wants to make sure you are prepared to handle the administrative tasks of the role. Most people are aware of the toll that constant travel will take physically and mentally but fewer people plan their days to include the administrative tasks that are necessary between account visits. The interviewer wants to know that you are prepared to handle this challenge.
Jenna has 6 years of in-house and agency recruiting experience for roles in the consumer packaged goods and adult beverage industries.
Provide the interviewers with some examples of how you stay organized. Pay close attention to the fact that the interviewer wants to know about your organization specifically when you're traveling between accounts! Therefore, while you may still want to mention your patented color-coded filing cabinet in your home office, it's important your answer focuses on what strategies you implement while on the move.
Jenna has 6 years of in-house and agency recruiting experience for roles in the consumer packaged goods and adult beverage industries.
Avoid pausing too long to think about this question. Organization is a very broad topic - if you are struggling to think of what to do while traveling specifically, start by restating the question while you gather your thoughts and then think about what needs to be done between accounts. If you have physical organizers for paperwork or ensure you have digital copies of everything to reference, let the interviewer know.
Jenna has 6 years of in-house and agency recruiting experience for roles in the consumer packaged goods and adult beverage industries.
"I'm accustomed to traveling in my car between accounts all day. To stay organized, I keep a file folder in my car for all paperwork and notes I collect throughout the day. At the end of each day, I scan the paperwork to ensure I have a digital copy which I then file by account for easy reference later. I also always schedule for 5-10 minutes before and after each sales presentation to plan the call and take notes."
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I utilize my electronic devices I will review the information in the evenings when I get home and categorize anything that needs attention
Chad's Feedback
Good answer! It sounds like you have a system in place to stay organized while away from the office. If there are any specific tools or apps you utilize on your electronic devices to ensure you are organized, be sure to highlight them in your response.
Anonymous Answer
I like to organize myself digitally. I live by my calendar and cloud-based systems to stay organized. Also, I like to schedule 5-10 minutes in between calls for preparation prior to calls, and after calls to take relevant notes.
Marcie's Feedback
While it's great that you schedule time before and after calls to organize yourself, focus your answer more on what you do while traveling to keep everything in order since this is what the question focuses on. What cloud-based programs do you use? In what way do you use your calendar? Do you use calendar reminders and/or invites? Do you carry some sort of briefcase in which you keep all of your documents and papers? Providing additional details will make your response even more meaningful to the interviewer. Great job!
Anonymous Answer
I would keep all documents and updated notes from meetings and phone calls in an organized binder or folder. I would update these electronically when returning to my computer after travel.
Jaymie's Feedback
These are great strategies to share. Your response shows that while you don't have experience in this role, you are able to identify ways to be successful.
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