University and College Career and Placemens Center Centers

"Having just reviewed your information, I’d like you to know we feel this will be a very valuable addition to our Career Center Library collection. We have more than 3,500 volumes in our career library and your book is near the top in its clarity, organization and utility. It is a very welcome addition to our job search section. We believe your text will help our students prepare for, and secure positions in pharmaceutical sales." 
- Associate Director-University of Florida Career Resource Center

"PharmRepSelect® does a great job in capturing the kind of information that students will need to be successful in pharmaceutical sales. Lisa Alexander has turned the lessons she has learned into an easy to read guide that can lead to success if followed."
Our organization, prepares talented students of color for successful careers in business and industry…the information contained in this book is the type of information that will help our students be better prepared during the interview process, as well as during the actual internship.

What I like most about PharmRepSelect® is that it is industry specific, and gives practical application. From my perspective, she has a real winner!
- Vice President, Leadership Development, INROADS, Inc.

Thank-you for your book and information all about securing a job in pharma sales,. The book is well written and informative, particularly the sections on interviewing…Your insights definitely will help give applicants the competitive edge, especially in today’s job market.
- Assistant Director-Career Services Rutgers University

We just received "3 Days to a Pharmaceutical Sales Job", we ordered for our career center library)... This will be such helpful information for UD students... and your offer to let students contact you... awesome! now that we have a state-of-the-art center... it really is wonderful to be able to offer such nice job search resources and services to UD students - - and your book/contact offer is icing on the cake!

-Cindy Holland, Assistant Director, University of Delaware Career Services Center

…PharmRepSelect® will prove to be a valuable resource in our center as students explore the world of Pharmaceutical sales.
- Director Career Services-Vanderbilt University

As the Director of Career Services at the School of Professional Studies in Business and Education, our Career Services center serves more than 5,000 students in undergraduate and graduate business and education programs. Our division offers a degree in Medical Services Management and a joint MBA/Nursing Degree and a BS in Health Care Management. The content in (PharmRepSelect®) is clear, concise, and educational.
- Director Career Services-Johns Hopkins University

…the University of Georgia Career Center is dedicated to helping students and employers connect…Lisa's book(and information) PharmRepSelect®-Your Guide to Getting a Job in Pharmaceutical Sales, is an extremely valuable resource and would greatly benefit our students interested in this career field. 
- Executive Director, Career Services-University of Georgia

PharmRepSelect® is the most comprehensive text available on this topic focusing on decision making and the selection process for individuals interested in pursuing a career in Pharmaceutical Sales. The interview sections of the book are very detailed covering all aspects of the industry’s screening process…This is the first book I would recommend for students and career changers… - Director Career Services-Rider University 

Lisa Alexander’s new book, PharmRepSelect®, will serve as an informative and valuable resource for staff and students alike. 
- Career Services -University of Maryland

Ms. Alexander’s PharmRepSelect® offers comprehensive (information) that not only demystifies the role of a pharmaceutical sales rep, but also provides the meaningful coaching necessary to successfully matriculate through the interview process and nail the (job) offer…
- Career Planning and Development- Spelman College

The information provided in PharmRepSelect® is helpful in understanding this field, preparing resumes, honing interview skills and maneuvering through the job search in general.
- Recruiting and Employer Relations- Penn State University

Job Seeker Reviews:

"Interview Insight Instant Download CD Resumes and Cover Letters to Get Your Job Offer saved me six-hundred dollars! Thanks, Lisa! yeah, that's the price I was quoted after a free resume review I got from a website when I bought their e-book. You were right, like you say on your CD, free resume reviews bring along price tags for resume re-dos! Thanks for providing the information so I could do my own. The track on the CD I Don't Have a Job, I'll Make My Own resume, is beautiful!"
-Charles Sandberg, NJ

Only 23 days and a JOB! After reading so many encouraging testimonials on this site, I just felt I had to add my success story to the many more before me! I ordered 3 Days book on Jan 4th 2006. I read it completely in one night....what a fantastic approach! I was instantly excited, especially as applying on-line for pharma sales positions was getting me no where! Within 4 days of reading the book I had completely re-written my resume and cover letter, on day 5 it was printed and bound into folders. By day 6 I was ready to go! I only had the afternoon but I couldn’t wait any longer. I met 6 reps in 3 hrs, all of whom were very helpful and one of which knew of an opening!!! Amazing! He asked me to call him later that night ...which I did. Day 7, I met the rep again for a coffee and a longer chat. On Day 8 the rep very kindly put me forward for 2 positions within the company! On Day 9 I went through the 1st phone screen….I got through instantly and I was scheduled for the next level phone screen on Day 14! I passed the second phone screen instantly too and on Day 16 I had my first interview with a DM! On day 18 I was in the field with one of their top reps...Day 21 I had an interview with another DM...Both DM’s wanted to move me forward to the next level! Day 22 I had an interview with the Regional Business Manager and on Day 23 I WAS OFFERED THE JOB!!!! I start as a Pharmaceutical Sales Rep with J n J in 2 weeks! Unbelievable! From book arriving to job offer in 23 days!!! My friends can't believe it either. They are all reading the book now. I’m so excited and thankful that I bought this book that I wanted to share my story with everyone who is considering a career in pharma sales. Amanda C  (Barnes and Nobel review)

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The best how to book out there! As I continued to get frustrated for months trying to get a pharmaceutical sales job, I finally bought this book. Guess what! It really helped me get a job. This is not just a book full of information, it really shows applicants creative ways to differentiate themselves and land interviews. It gives detailed iformation on how to create a great resume, master the interviews, and locate unadvertised jobs. Next week, I am going for training and it is all thanks to this book. This is truly a wonderful resource....a great book! (Barnes and Nobel review)

Awesome combinationPharmRepSelect and Interview Insight CDs were recommended to me. I read and listened and won myself a job offer, actually two job offers in the same week. That is why I am passing along this advice. Because when I thanked the person that recommended the book and CD to me, I realized that they already have a job, as a pharmaceutical sales rep. So this advice is for people in need of a job. This book and CD contain everything about the job that you need to know when asked 'why' you want this job. And 'why' they should hire you. It is a good thing that the book explains what this job actually is, such as, how you will spend your time and what you are responsible for. This is what I needed to know. I learned how Not to ramble and give clear impressive answers to all of the interview questions I was asked. Because I listened to example interviews on Interview Insight, I was able to demonstrate exactly why I should get the job offer, and I got two! I highly recommend that you read PharmRepSelect book and listen to Interview Insight CD, it really works.

IUnique CD& book package lets you HEAR...I read plenty of good books on interview skills, but not until I listened to the audio CD and heard Former Pfizer Recruiter, Lisa Alexander, explain just how to prepare and present myself at an interview did I succeed, The sample interviews were the best way for me to actually understand how I should sound. I listened several times including in my car on the way to my last interview, I say last because I was offered the job! Venessa Treaver (Barnes and Nobel reviewer)

“If you want to PREPARE for an interview appropriately — read Lisa Alexander's book. I wish I had found Lisa's book and consulting services first!”  Lisa's book helped me land a second interview with a very large pharmaceutical company. I had read many many books and had landed three interviews with large pharma companies on my own, but I was never asked back for a second interview.  I read Lisa's book in a few hours, answered the practice questions and nailed my next interview with glowing reviews from the hiring manager. He has now called me back for a second interview. After months of reading and research I would recommend you start with this publication. I don't believe you will need another but if you are trying to break into the industry and need more information on it as a whole I would read Jane William's 'Inside the World of Pharmaceutical Sales'. There are good questions in it as well and it provides a nice overview of the industry.

“Great book! Gives you all the insider information that you need to get the job of your dreams.” I am in the final interview process with the regional manager and couldn't be happier. I loved the book and used all of the knowledge from it to get by my first five interviews - it was a breeze. Great book. Low price. Can't beat it. Thanks Lisa for all the help! — Travis Templeton, ID.
“Thanks so much for your book. I received it this very afternoon and could not set it down.” It has been very informative and will be invaluable during my upcoming interview. I have been selected for a face-to-face interview with Merck on the 28th of July and I look forward to a successful pharmaceutical sales career. — Pedro, Florida. 

“Your book and CD was so helpful for someone with sales experience that you should market it for seasoned sales people like me.” I have read nothing but good things about PharmRepSelect and finally bought the book and CD. I have one thing to say to your customers — I have five years of sales experience in fields outside of pharmaceuticals and did not think I needed this much help — boy, was I surprised as to how much I forgot about the interviewing process! Your book and CD was so helpful for someone with sales experience that you should market it for seasoned sales people like me — not just “wannabe reps”.

“Thank you so much for getting back to me so quickly.”
I received PharmRepSelect yesterday and wish that I had the book for my initial interviews. I don't know if I will have the chance to interview again with GSK and now I know that I would be able to get the job offer. I appreciate your honest comments and only hope I can land another interview with a top company to use this great information and technique to land my job. — Cindy, WI.

“Thank you for the advice and thank you for writing an excellent book.” I purchased my copy of your book, PharmRepSelect. Now I see that you offer a CD and you guys have the book and CD together. How do I get the CD? Thank you for the advice, so far I haven't even gotten a nibble for the jobs for which I have applied. I think it may be due to the fact that I'm not highlighting my previous sales experience well enough. Fortunately I understand that getting into the Pharmaceutical Industry is no easy task, I will continue to try until I attain my goal. — Joseph, NYC.

Very good book with tips that really work!
Well worth it....really works!
I have worked as a Chemist in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing for about four years and have always had an interest in Pharmaceutical Sales. Lack of sales experience had been a major setback in landing a Pharmaceutical Sales position until I purchased this book. After reading the book, and realizing there were ways to get around lack of sales experience, I landed five interviews with top Pharmaceutical Companies such as Aventis, Novartis, First Horizon, GSK and Berlex labs. Interviews went well and I recently accepted a position as a Pharmaceutical Sales Consultant with Berlex Labs. I wanted to encourage anyone and everyone with a drive to purchase this book. Well worth the money and it really works!
Best regards, -Brent

“PharmRepSelect will keep you from giving up and increase your chances tenfold of getting the job offer.” After too many job rejections, I was about to give up. PharmRepSelect was recommended to me by the Manager that interviewed me but did not offer me the job. He knew it would help my interview performance — it did! Every page is filled with practical, sound usable advice. The examples and stories are so clear that I was able to immediately see what I could do better on my next interview. I am now in the industry and recommend this book to anyone that is discouraged.  — Richard Alverez, Miami, Florida.

“If you want to feel good after an unsuccessful interview read this book” PharmRepSelect is a great book. The author's writing style is interesting and fun to read while being extremely informative about the job itself. I enjoyed this book because it had the author's personal stories and motivating quotes. This book actually got me so motivated to succeed and secure one of these jobs, that I followed all of the advice in the book. I did achieve my goal ( after a few tries) and am now employed with a mid size pharmaceutical company. I recommend this book over some others out there because unlike the other guide books, this book will make you feel good about your-self, even if you don't get your offer right away- it is so positive and motivational, you won't toss it after you get the job! I can't say that about any other guide books I have read. It's a keeper! — Steve Rodgers, appreciative of a good book, June 25, 2004.

“Small investment; Great pay off; Got the Job!” 

, at sales training with new company. This is one good book!

—Michael Tanner

I purchased PharmRepSelect reluctantly because I thought I knew it all, but the job offers were not coming my way and with all the lay offs in this industry, my competition was increasing. Reluctant to be wrong, but thrilled to be taught, I learned appropriate interview techniques and practical information I did NOT know before (unless you have been working as a Sales Rep or Manager how would you know this stuff?) I became confident in my knowledge of the job responsibilities and my presentation skills reflected this. I was able to use this NEW information and within a few weeks I was offered a job with a biotech company.

“I love PharmRepSelect! The book and CD along with your personal consultation cut months off my learning curve, not to mention the frustration you have saved me. Thanks, Lisa, I got my job offer today!" — Troy Lawson, Chicago, IL

“Most comprehensive and encouraging resource you will find.” After too many job rejections, I was about to give up when the book, PharmRepSelect was recommended to me by the Manager that interviewed me -- but did not offer me the job. He knew it would help my interview performance. It did. Every page is filled with practical, sound usable advice. The examples and stories are so clear that I was able to immediately see what I could do better on my next interview. I am now in the industry and recommend this book to anyone that is discouraged. PharmRepSelect will keep you from giving up and increase your chances tenfold of getting the job offer. — Tom, Orlando, Florida

I am eager to exercise the interview skills you explained in your book. I just got off the phone with a Manager from Johnson and Johnson and have a face to face interview appointment next Tuesday…thanks so much for your help.
- Terry from Scranton, Pennsylvania

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