Anybody a pharmaceutical rep?

Genetic Defect · 01-15-2009, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by forgop

I'm not a rep, but looked into it. The odds of you becoming a pharmaceutical rep improve significantly if you're virtually a college cheerleader (female obviously) if you know what I mean. Doctors like eye candy and pharmaceutical companies know that.

where is the source of this claim?

01-15-2009, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Vito

where is the source of this claim?

This is actually quite true. I did a graduate paper on RX Companies and it was pretty obvious they hire good looking people. One company even admitted it helped in interviews.

http://www.nytimes.com/2005/11/28/business/28cheer.html

Genetic Defect · 01-15-2009, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 19thHole

This is actually quite true. I did a graduate paper on RX Companies and it was pretty obvious they hire good looking people. One company even admitted it helped in interviews.

http://www.nytimes.com/2005/11/28/business/28cheer.html

are you saying woman only? either way that doesn't sway me.

01-15-2009, 06:52 AM

No they don't hire women only, but they do put an certain degree of emphasis on appearance. my Brother in law is a pharm rep, but he is a good looking all american guy (blonde hair blue eyes, etc.). The better looking you are the better chance of getting the job. However, that seems to play a role in just about any interview. The companies know that better looking people will get face to face with doctors more. It is just a fact of life I suppose.

Genetic Defect · 01-15-2009, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 19thHole

No they don't hire women only, but they do put an certain degree of emphasis on appearance. my Brother in law is a pharm rep, but he is a good looking all american guy (blonde hair blue eyes, etc.). The better looking you are the better chance of getting the job. However, that seems to play a role in just about any interview. The companies know that better looking people will get face to face with doctors more. It is just a fact of life I suppose.

I've seen that before, thats why we should buy from the ugly people

taltos · 01-15-2009, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Vito

I've seen that before, thats why we should buy from the ugly people

Wonder what Al is selling.

Genetic Defect · 01-15-2009, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by taltos

Wonder what Al is selling.

dunno, but I'd buy it

01-15-2009, 06:52 AM	#4
19thHole Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Anybody a pharmaceutical rep? No they don't hire women only, but they do put an certain degree of emphasis on appearance. my Brother in law is a pharm rep, but he is a good looking all american guy (blonde hair blue eyes, etc.). The better looking you are the better chance of getting the job. However, that seems to play a role in just about any interview. The companies know that better looking people will get face to face with doctors more. It is just a fact of life I suppose.