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Below are examples of successes and "thank you" messages we've received from pharmaceutical representatives who credit us with their success in landing their first pharmaceutical representative job. These are actual e-mail messages from people who have used our book, e-mail help line, or both to secure a pharmaceutical sales representative position. They have been edited only to protect the identity of the sender. More Success Stories will be added as we get more feedback from our customers.
" I bought your book 3 years ago to help land a career with one of the top pharmaceutical companies in the industry. It was 100% accurate and EVERY question asked of me during the interview process came from this book. Using the techniques from this book, I landed a position with my company in just three short months. 3 years later my husband used this book as his Bible to also land a career with one of the top pharmaceutical companies. Since I first found your website, I have recommended this book to several friends. Anyone who tries to land a career in pharmaceutical sales without first referencing this book is at such a disadvantage!!! This book is worth every penny spent on it!"
 "Your book is THE BIBLE to getting a pharm job. Nothing can come even remotely closer. Without it, I would not have gotten my job, nor been promoted to a specialty position so fast at a top 5 pharm co. I have been recommending your book to hundreds of people for the last 3 years. It's worth every penny. I found it to be about 98% dead-on accurate. That was the book 3 years ago. I'm certain it's even better now. I felt that you should know this. 2 other friends borrowed the book from me and got hired, too. Also, I just found out from a buddy that his wife bought and followed your book to the word and got hired by [pharmaceutical company] recently in Tampa (very competitive area). I, of course told him to get your book immediately, as he did.... (maybe I should get commissions..haha)"
" I bought your book in July, read it cover to cover... studied, practiced, recorded myself using your question/answer guidelines, made cue cards... and I networked, networked, networked. With 12 yrs direct selling experience and no pharmaceutical experience, I needed an edge. I knew I wanted a position by November. Your book gave me that edge so that I could go into every interview with confidence. I found of an opening thru a rep. I met, jumped on it....and after 4 interviews for this one company, and two, short weeks, I was the one chosen for the job. It was MY FIRST INTERVIEW IN 13 YRS. THANK YOU!! There is NO way I would have gotten a $50,000 base and $15,000-$40,000 bonus with [pharmaceutical company] without your advice. It is perfect! Your book is worth it's weight in gold. I have told everyone about it. And I am SOOOOO glad I took the chance at buying it. I am confident in saying that if it weren't for Insight Into Pharmaceutical Sales, I would not have gotten this job. I did EVERYTHING you said, and sure enough.....your book did everything IT said. It was "right on the money" regarding everything. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH. My life and my little girl's life has now changed for the better."
"This is the email I have been waiting to send! After only a few weeks I have received an offer from a pharmaceutical company that is one of my top choices. I can't thank you enough for your wonderful, well put together guide book! I am most thankful for your personal words of advice. (I did remember to close, twice, in the interveiw with the regional manager.) I have over 10 years of business management experience but no pharmaceutical industry experience. After I followed the advice in you guide I was able to go from my first ride along to a job offer in less than a month! Thank you again for your advice, direction and encouragement. Training starts next week!"
"Just wanted to say thanks for a great website resource and book. I had heard it takes 6-12 months to land your first pharmaceutical sales position. Using your book, Insight Into a Career in Pharmaceutical Sales, and following all of the suggestions in it, I immediately started getting phone calls and interview requests. It only took me 2 1/2 months to get hired! I've been in my new job now for about 6 months, and I love it. Thanks again!"
"The grueling process is finally done. I got the job with [pharmaceutical company]. I start Friday and was able to negotiate a base of $50,000 to start. During my final interview, the RBD said since I have had a successful career in sales that my base would be $48,000, even though most start in the low 40's for them. After the interview, that night they called offering the job and a base of $49,000, which was surprising because he sounded like 48 was a stretch, but I countered at $52,000 ...He came back at $50,000 and I accepted. With your advice, I did not negotiate even a little until after the offer. That kept him needing to make sure he had to take good care of me...and it worked. I think that's a good base. Anyway, your book (and personal advice) helped me every step of the way and it was more than worth it. Anne, you are the best and I hope you are proud of what you do. Thanks so much.
P.S. I also got the area where I live. Originally, they wanted me to re-locate but they changed their plans around for me. I'm really excited."
"This book is solid gold. I've wanted to get into pharmaceutical sales in the past and have sent out resumes with little results. This time I decided to get serious and sought professional help. This book enabled me to polish my resume, gave me the superb idea of a field preceptorship, along with networking, and the interview questions. I studied these questions thoroughly and this gave me the confidence I needed. To make a long story short, today was my first day on the job in my new pharmaceutical sales career. Thanks a million!"
"Thanks for your advice. I have decided to take the offer with [pharmaceutical company]. The base is $10,000 more and I really like the manager. He is as excited to start working with me as I am with them!! That makes me feel good! Thank you again for all of your help. Everyone was very impressed with the preceptership... I am so glad I got that idea from the book. When I was interviewing with [pharmaceutical company], I was talking to another candidate and he had your book as well! Small world!! My resume was the best it ever was after I got your book, and the questions and answers section were definitely what helped to win me over on the phone screen. Without your answers I would have no clue what to say!! It only took me 3 months to find a job!! I start July 28th and I can't wait!
"I emailed you about 5-6 months ago and asked for your advice on how a recent college grad with no experience could break through into the medical industry. Well, I got my first offer and I am pleased to say that I accepted. I am a junior sales associate in neurological sales. I would like to thank you for your suggestions and I think that your book is amazing; moreover, your book was invaluable in my interview process and the prep stages as well! Thank you again for your time and consideration."
"I just wanted to let you know how thrilled I am about this book!! I purchased your book about 1 year ago, and begin studying it diligently and following your steps while I was still in college. I networked with as many people as I could in the industry, and recently graduated in December 2002 with a Nursing degree. I was intent on getting a job in this field. I just accepted one of two offers from one of the top 3 companies in the industry. There were over 300 people trying to get this job, and I got this job WITHOUT ANY previous sales experience. This book is worth far more than $30 dollars in my mind. I was so prepared at each interview, that I was able to let my true personality and charisma shine through to the DM's, and that is what sold them. It was actually funny when a district manager asked me what I thought "A day in the life of a Pharm Rep" would be and I started talking about therapeutic and generic substitution, and he smiled and said "how do you know all of this stuff?". I told him about your book and it really impressed him that I thoroughly researched this industry. I networked so much and used your advice that when I interviewed with the Regional Vice President at my final interview, I walked in and he said, "I have heard alot about you. You seem to know just about every District Manager here. How did you get to know everyone?" It was with the steps of your book and with COMPLETE PERSISTANCE AND DETERMINATION, that I entered this industry straight out of college. Anybody can do it. You just have to want it more than everyone else out there competing against you and then be completely prepared through the interview process using Anne's book. I took this book everywhere with me, even in the car to my interviews and would just skim the company profile one more time before getting out of my car. Thanks again. This book is an ABSOLUTE NECCESSITY for anyone trying to enter this EXTREMELY COMPETITIVE field!!"
"Just to let you know that I recieved your book, read it cover to cover, applied what you proposed; actually had already started based on your original email and on Friday of last week was offered a position with [pharmaceutical company] starting 17/03/2003. Thanx for your great 'tool' as I could not have done it without some assistance. The hard work and persistence did pay off as I applied for 29 jobs, had 9 first interviews, 3 second interviews and 1 JOB OFFER ....................... YAHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!! Again, thanx for a GREAT book."
"I bought your book almost three months ago, I have no sales experience, but the strong desire to enter pharmaceutical sales. Thanks to your book, I just accepted a sales rep position with [pharmaceutical company]. I couldn't be more excited, and I can't thank you enough for all of your help, and wonderful instruction. I was prepared for every question - and then some. If you ever need a recommendation, please let me know! I will recommend your book to anyone who is considering pursuing a career in pharmaceutical sales. Thanks again!"
"I couldn't wait to tell you how impressed I was with this book!!! I have 20 years of successful experience in financial services but wanted to break in to pharmaceutical sales. I ordered your book the first part of Dec. and accepted my second offer today with a top ten pharmaceutical company. I followed every step in the book exactly and was told I was hired over a field of 500 applicants in a very competitive Southern California market!
Thank you for teaching me how to break into this very exciting and professional sales marketplace. Your book prepared me for every question that was asked so I was able to be very "conversational". This was the best $25 I have EVER spent!! Please feel free to use me as a reference. Thanks a million for teaching me how to get into one of the most sought after high end sales careers! I would never have been as aggressive as I was without reading this book. Pharmaceutical managers want aggressive people that close them at every interview....this technique wouldn't work in most industries. You know your industry and I am eternally grateful. I have to go now and pick out my company car!"
"It was the reading of your success stories many times that kept me motivated. My salary for the first year is $42,000 and my bonus caps out at $10,000 for the first year also. My territory is currently at 100% to goal. This was the third company I interviewed with and the first since I ordered your book. I was so much more prepared for these four interviews than I have ever been. I would say that about half of the questions out of the fifty were asked in one form or another and I was ready for all of them. I kept telling my wife after each interview (four total) that if I don't get it it just wasn't meant to be, because I did not feel I could have been more prepared or would have changed one thing about how the interviews went. Thank you so very much again. You are truly doing a wonderful job."
"I was hired with a base salary in the mid $50,000s. My initial interview was very detailed, but with the knowledge I had from Insights, I was very successful. I took the majority of the interview questions from the book and created my own responses from my career history. I then rehearsed my answers before interviewing. When I did interview, I was able to answer every question without hesitation. Almost every question I was asked resembled those found in the Insight book. This book was a tremendous help... I obtained a rewarding job after my first interview!! I was also told after I was hired that I was chosen over two other candidates with years of Pharmaceutical experience because I was so preparred for the interview."
"I know you have a lot of success stories, but I wanted to send mine anyway. I used the "Insight" book last year and followed the interview questions and the example resume as well as the other advice given within the book, and within 3 months I not only acquired a job in one of the top 10 companies in Pharmaceuticals, but I got the job after interviewing with ONE company....! Thanks for the resource!"
"I wanted to thank you for the "product detailing tips" to use for my interview. Because you responded to my email question (quicker than I expected), I was able to provide a successful product detail during the second interview, which is what separated myself from the other candidates and became the deciding factor for extending a job offer after the final interview. I can truly say, because of "Insight Into a Career of Pharmaceutical Sales", I am now in the pharmaceutical business!!!
"Thank you so much for writing your book. It totally changed my life. I purchased your book and I did not have adequate sales experience. Since then, I obtained outside sales experience and followed your suggestions step by step to land a position in the pharmaceutical industry. I can happily say that I just received an offer from [pharmaceutical company] as a Medical Sales Representative and I start July 1. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! You are phenomenal."
"Just wanted to drop you a quick note saying thanks. I purchased your book approximately 4 months ago, and everything was spelled out to a "T". I read the book and networked like a madman for about a month calling and contacting anyone that could possibly help. Walking into my first series of interviews with a company, I was extremely confident - I knew that the job was mine if I wanted it. To make a long story short, I have now been employed for over a month with one of the top 5 pharma companies selling vaccines that save kids lives. I love my job. Thanks for the "Insights"."
"I'm pleased to share that I have accepted an employment offer from [pharmaceutical company]. In following the guidance of your manual, I completed the research, saw myself in that 1% success category and got the job I wanted. I thought getting into the pharmaceutical industry was going to be very challenging because even though I have more than six years of sales experience I have no pharmaceutical or medical background and my college degree is in Art History. However, due to research and preparation, my job search lasted a mere three weeks. As I mentioned earlier, Insight provided me with critical knowledge about a career in the pharmaceutical industry. Buying your manual was one of my smarter choices and following Insight's advice was probably my wisest decision. My appreciation for your Insight is considerable as I'm beginning an exciting career with a great company."
"I would like to thank Anne Clayton and friends for making this book. Here is a success story. A co-worker and I were doing b-to-b sales but wanted to make the jump to pharmaceuticals. The problem was that we didn't have a lot of sales experience. I had previously interviewed with a pharmaceutical company but I wasn't prepared for the demands of an interview in this industry. So things didn't go as well as I had hoped. Prior to this experience my Mother had given me your book (Insight into a Career in Pharmaceuticals), but I didn't take the time to see what it had to offer. Some time went by and my coworker wanted to borrow the book to get prepared for an upcoming interview, so I lent to him. He answered an ad from a newspaper and the rest is history--a pharmaceutical sales rep was born. When I asked him how he did it, he said if it hadn't been for the book he would not have gotten the job. I was envious, but also happy for him. So I decided to follow his lead. I read the book, studied, researched, and responded to an ad in the Baltimore Sun. One thing led to another and--bingo--I start tomorrow. Thank you very much. Right now that book is worth $98,000 in base salary for two former office supply salesmen.
Just wanted to say thanks for my new pharmaceutical career! Your book is awesome and helped me so much. It really gave me the confidence and information I needed to shine in my interviews. You could tell my employer was impressed with my knowledge of the industry even though I was fresh out of college. I got a job that required 2 years of pharm sales experience- it's all about selling yourself and believing that you can do anything you set your mind to! Thanks again Anne Clayton and team!
I ordered Anne Clayton's book and it was quite "insightful." I studied it right before my very 1st interview out of college and 1.5 months later, landed myself a career with a fantastic fast-growing well-known pharmaceutical company! I am very satisfied and still use Ms. Clayton's book as reference.
"Thank you so much for Insight into a Career in Pharmaceutical Sales. The book arrived much sooner than I expected. The very next day after receiving the book I got a call from an area manager of a top pharmaceutical company wanting to interview me two days later. I almost panicked because I felt that I would not be prepared in only two days. I diligently started studying the interviewing questions and only got through about half of them. I was so surprised that most of the questions the interviewer asked were the ones I studied! I was so poised and relaxed because I felt so prepared. It was the best interview I had in years. Thanks again for your help."
"Well I just wanted to touch base with you about [pharmaceutical company]. I rode around with a sales rep on Thur. and it went very well. She put in a good word for me to the manager and Thur. night around 10:30 I got a call from him. He wanted me to catch a 6:05am flight... to the Regional Headquarters to meet the Regional Manager.The RM took me out to lunch and interviewed me again. I asked him about four or five times for the position and I told him what I had to offer. Finally when I was getting ready to leave I asked him "Will you hire me?" He said that it was up to the District Manager. Well to make a long story short Fri. when I got home the DM called and offered me the position!! I do not think I could have done it without this book and your help from our email conversations. Thank you so much."
"I wanted to send you an email to tell you that your book is everything that you stated and more. I interviewed with two different companies and posted my resume everywhere and I had no luck. I got your book and followed along the path that you laid out in your book and now I have landed a job with a major pharmaceutical company. I was so prepared and it was because I did my home work (your book). My confidence level was extremely high because I knew what they were going to ask and how to answer, again, because of the information that you provided in your book. I have told everyone my success story and how I arrived. "
"Thank you for responding so quickly. My interview was a huge success! I didn't need to refer to any notes, but I did take a few. The lady I interviewed with said to me at the end of the interview, "You could possibly be the most well prepared person that has ever sat across from me in an interview, it's refreshing and I wish you luck in the next round, but I'm sure you'll do fine." I was floored and had to pinch myself to be sure I wasn't dreaming. I can't tell you how valuable your publication has been! Best $30- I ever spent. Thanks again Anne. You rock!"
"I contacted you a few weeks ago regarding my efforts to begin a career in pharmaceutical sales. I have a background in healthcare but limited sales experience (I related my career as a therapist to a sales position). After about a month's worth of research and networking with other reps I had an appointment for an interview with a large pharmaceutical company. During the search I purchased your book "Insight into a Career in Pharmaceutical Sales" which helped prepare me for the interview. Your book was a tremendous help and I have referred it to two other friends. I wanted to Thank You again for your immediate response to my email and let you know how beneficial your book was to me. Oh, and by the way, I was offered the position and I start September 18th."
"Thank You for personally and effectively answering the three e-mail questions I left for you last night. I can tell you that I feel more confident entering this field with PharmaceuticalSales.com as a resource. On account of you, I have been asked for a second interview at [pharmaceutical company]. Thank you for making a difference in my life."
"I just wanted to say, Thank-you, Thank-you, Thank-you! I ordered the book... and prepared for my transition from the military and my new career! I used the network section to talk to people and a friend of a friend got me a courtesy interview! I interviewed with one company and got the job! (The interview was with the company I wanted to work for, too.) The questions in the interview were right out of the book, I was so prepared! And I used the tips and impressed them greatly! The book Insight into a Career in Pharmaceutical Sales was incredibly helpful, in every way, networking, job description, questions, etc. Thank you again, this was the best purchase I've ever made!"
"I just wanted to send you a note thanking you for all your email help. I got a call on Monday that I'd passed the background check and I am all set to go with (pharmaceutical company). I will be flying next week to get my car and sign up for benefits. All this work was arduous, but I am gratified that you were right that all the hard work will pay off if you just keep plugging away. Once again, without the help of your book and your continuous emails I would clearly not be where I am right now. Good bye night shifts in the ER, hello to a real career."
"THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!! I ordered your book and followed the recommendations and have landed a fantastic job with an awesome company. I would highly recommend it and feel free to post this testimonial. I had two interviews and read the 50 interview questions for days before, researched the company, and then sold myself at the interview. I was totally prepared for the interview and can honestly say nothing "threw me" that they asked because it was all covered in the book. I think they were especially impressed when I knew the typical day of a rep. Your book was the smartest investment I have made. Thank you again!"
"A millions thanks! I got the job, thanks to your book and your terrific advice on making the sales presentation. My training begins in June. It's really my dream job, and I couldn't have done it without you. Thank you!" -- a thrilled customer
"I ordered your book in February and I have submitted a couple of questions to you. I just wanted to let you know that I have received and accepted an offer from [pharmaceutical company]. You book was a great asset to me and I appreciate you being there to respond to my emails. Thanks for all the input and wish me luck."
"Two months, 4 interviews, and a gallup poll test and I have finally recieved an excellent offer from [pharmaceutical company] and I'm also 3 interviews deep with [pharmaceutical company]. The tips and information in your book has been invaluable and I admit I may have been a little skeptical when I placed the order, but not any longer. Thanks for all the advice..."
"I purchased your "Insight" book last October or November and, with guidance from your publication, I have accepted a pharmaceutical sales position. I will be working with [company]. I will be representing [pharmaceutical drugs]--dynamite drugs, best in their category. I had no prior pharmaceutical sales experience but did have three years of successful sales experience. I am a forty three year old white male whose background is primarily in liberal arts education.
Your book helped me on three fronts. First, it helped me to polish my resume. Second, your insight into the industry was invaluable. Third, the networking advice really helped me to gain knowledge into the industry and many of the interview questions were on that topic. The managers that I spoke to were very impressed that I would take time to ride with a local rep in order to learn the business.
The only advice that I might have for those seeking to get into pharmaceuticals is to be persistent. I look forward to a successful career in pharmaceuticals."
"I have accepted an offer from [pharmaceutical company] in my home area. I could not ask for a better situation. I owe a huge debt of gratitude to you and your staff for putting together a TRULY MAGNIFICENT book. I have read "Insight..." from cover to cover numerous times, and have employed nearly all of its strategies. It has been my major source of guidance/information throughout this process. Your e-mail help line and rapid personal responses acted as a calming, confidence inspiring influence... I have/am recommending "Insight..." to EVERYONE that is interested in Pharmaceutical Sales. I am true testimony that you can attain this prestigious career, even without sales experience, with the use of the strategies included in "Insight..." You and it are a GOD send. I CANNOT THANK YOU ENOUGH!! I will stay in touch as I begin my career..."
"I have been reading and studying your materials for the last week or so. Unfortunately, your book was the third one that I purchased over the Internet. I wish it was the first. Your materials are more concise, detailed, and accurate than any other materials on the market. Thank you!"
"I received your book last week. Well the past 7 days have been filled with interviews with a major company, and today they made me an offer!!!
I could have never done it without Insight!!
This was the best money I have ever spent and would recommend it to anyone trying to break into the field. I have had 4 intense interviews and many of the questions were directly from your book.
I did my research on the company, went armed with knowledge, and it gave me an edge over the other people. Thanks again for this wonderful tool!!"
"I've got to tell you that I followed your directions to the letter and I received a job offer in 6 weeks time. I contacted a rep in December, got my first interview in January and am due to start working for [pharmaceutical company] on March 6. I can't believe how fast everything went and how much help your book was. Of special help was the sections about clothes, interview questions, and networking. Thanks again for the book. It is amazing how you outlined the entire process and as a result I was completely prepared."
"I just wanted to let you know that I had several interviews and I accepted a Pharmaceutical Sales Rep. postion. They will be sending my materials to me next week. I want to thank you for your book. It gave good insight especially for people who aren't familiar with the industry and exactly what the companies are looking for. What I found was the key to the interview was to "sell" yourself. When I received the job offer, the manager said, "You sold yourself so we want to offer you the job." Thanks for answering all of the email questions. My career has just begun."
"This is a follow-up to my e-mails to you of Dec 20 and Dec 29 in re: my offers after 16 months of hard work. It finally paid off!!! I got the offer from a "top pharmaceutical company",and I accepted. I have been home-studying this week and while overwhelmed at first, I really have grasped the info and enjoy it thoroughly.
Your book helped me tremendously in my preparation of resumes, but it was essential for preparation for my interviews. I had your book in my hand before, on the way to, and after my interviews. Although your book aided me more than efficiently, it was knowing and using your e-mail access that really relieved my stress. I knew that you would respond within 24 hours after I had a question (and usually much faster), and I knew that I always had I had sympathetic, knowledgeable, and encouraging ear to lean on. Thanks for all your help, and will recommend this to other friends who want to get into the pharmaceutical industry."
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