Pharmaceutical Sales Mock Interview
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Question 5 of 40
If offered this position, would you be willing to relocate?
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Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
Almost all pharmaceutical sales require a significant amount of travel, with some requiring relocation given the nation (and even world) wide expanse of drug companies. If your interviewer sees that you would be required to relocate for the specific job you are interviewing for, it will be important that they are assured that you are willing and ready to relocate if offered the job.
"Yes, this is a move that we would be very excited about because it would get us back to our families. We've lived over five hours away from our immediate family while our children were young, and being closer to grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins is something we are looking forward to. For me personally, I'm excited about the opportunity to make a difference where I grew up as a pharmaceutical sales rep with your company."
Prior to even applying for the pharmaceutical sales position, you've hopefully done your homework on the territory of the job and realized that you will be required to live within that territory. If you would be required to relocate, you need to consider if this will work for you and your family. During the interview is time to be honest with both yourself and your interviewer, so reiterate that you are able to relocate if it will be required for the role. Make it clear that it would be a move that would be the right thing for you and any family members that would be moving with you.
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My husband & my families both live in southern CA so no, I would not be willing to relocate.
Stephanie's Feedback
Great response; you are transparent and honest about your intent to stay in southern CA.
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I recently moved here to be near my family. I do not want to relocate, but I am willing to drive between clients when necessary.
Amanda's Feedback
I appreciate the candor of your response. You've balanced your answer well by expressing a willingness to travel as needed.
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