1What are the criteria for choosing Medical Representatives by the companies?
Communication
Presentability
Subject knowledge
Attitude
2I am a non B.Sc –can I get a job?
Any Graduates can get a job in Pharma Sector.
3What would be the starting salary of a Medical Representative?
Rs.8000/ – 20000/. Salary structures vary from company to company.
4Do you give job guarantee?
Carreograph will provide you interview opportunities, until & unless you get a job.
5Do you give repeat placement?
Only after completion of 6 months of fieldwork.
6I am a weak communicator-how can I get a job?
It’s a common problem. Your problem is that you suffer from Lack of confidence while speaking in English. Our Training methods will remove that fear from your mind and you will find your self in a position to speak. There will be Spoken English, Public Speaking and communication practice sessions in every class during your 2 months Training period.
7How many companies do you have as your clients?
You can refer to the attached Client list. All Blue Chip pharma companies regularly recruit Medical Representatives from Carreograph. We are having nearly 200 pharma companies who recruit Medical Representatives form Carreograph.
8What is the normal time to become a 1st Line Manager?
In this Industry promotion is absolutely based on performance. A good performer having leadership and team-building aptitude can expect to get a promotion within 2 years. There are several examples where a top company like Cipla has promoted Medical Representative to Area Manager within one year. This is not a regular practice, but it shows that performers are always rewarded.
9How can I learn science subjects being a non-B.Sc?
In our training we focus on explanations of science subjects in such a lucid manner with the help of audiovisual presentation – that even the non-B.Sc can also understand the concept. We also conduct regular ‘Practice’ sessions to help you remember the content and speak it.
10I have heard that if I don’t achieve budget or target, my job will be at stake in this profession?
As a Medical Representative you will have 2 targets – Activity Target & Sales Target.
Activity Target – Meeting Doctors, Meeting Chemist, Meeting Stockiest
Sales Target – Achieving, Sales Target (Eg. 1 lakh / month)
As a Medical Representative activity target is within your control and sales will only be a consequence.
Your job as a Medical Representative is to achieve your Activity Target which is very much within your control. In spite of achieving your Activity Target if Sales Target is not fulfilled, your Area Manager is there to guide you. Your job will never be a stake if you fulfill your Activity Target.
11What would be the mode of communication in the classes? I am a Bengali medium student?
This is also a valid point. We use very simple English in the classes that will be understood by you. We will encourage you to speak and practice in English .You can also speak English once you come out of the fear of speaking. Our Trainers may use Bengali on case to case basis for making you understand the subject but generally they use English as the mode of communication.