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Question 28 of 40 for our Pharmaceutical Sales Mock Interview

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Question 28 of 40

Do you feel you will succeed as a pharmaceutical sales representative?

"From what I've learned today and from others that I've talked with over the last year in the field, I feel very confident in my ability to join your team and become a highly successful sales rep. I firmly believe that my healthcare-related experience will bode well for me from the start, knowing the ins and outs of clinical operations and patient care. I also feel very strongly that you won't find a more motivated individual than me for this role. If I'm fortunate enough to join your team, I will work diligently to learn the product line, the features of each drug, and how to best apply their use to physicians."

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  • 28. Do you feel you will succeed as a pharmaceutical sales representative?

      Why the Interviewer Asks This Question

      Drug companies compete in a very competitive market, with several large and small-scale companies fighting for market share in all levels of patient care. It will be important that your interviewer hires a competitive and successful pharmaceutical sales rep. By asking this question, they are trying to gauge your confidence level in the duties of the job and hear you discuss how you plan to become successful in short order if hired.

      Written by Samantha Brown on November 28th, 2023

      How to Answer

      As you answer this question, be sure to refer to the research you have done on the pharmaceutical sales position you are interviewing for and speak to how your personal strengths and traits will help you to be a top rep for the company. Some great things to discuss are your ability to be organized, self-motivated, competitive, and efficient. Share brief stories with your interviewer where you have sold goods, services, or yourself.

      Written by Samantha Brown on November 28th, 2023

      Answer Example

      "From what I've learned today and from others that I've talked with over the last year in the field, I feel very confident in my ability to join your team and become a highly successful sales rep. I firmly believe that my healthcare-related experience will bode well for me from the start, knowing the ins and outs of clinical operations and patient care. I also feel very strongly that you won't find a more motivated individual than me for this role. If I'm fortunate enough to join your team, I will work diligently to learn the product line, the features of each drug, and how to best apply their use to physicians."

      Written by Samantha Brown on November 28th, 2023

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "The only way to succeed is to put forth the effort. Success can be measured in various ways and reaching my monthly sales goals will be one way to measure that success."

      Amanda's Feedback

      I can see where you're going with this answer, but it doesn't actually answer the question. With this question, the interviewer is trying to gauge your level of confidence and willingness to persevere. Confidently stating that you feel your work ethic and ability to problem solve and share information will empower you to succeed shows the interviewer that you are ready to tackle something new as an industry outsider.

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