These are some points that avoid saying the recruiter in especially pharma interviews.
Don’t say you own a clinic.
Avoid saying you want to just explore.
Be honest don’t lie youself.
Give you opinion, does it really impact or won’t ?
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Saying ‘just exploring’ shows casual approach, thus not good.
It is a good idea to discuss what kind of job you are looking for.
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Claiming to own a clinic suggests you’re not fully committed to this job or have other options. It’s best to be honest with the recruiter about why you need this job and your reasons for applying.
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Suggestion for what to say ?
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Being honest and authentic in pharma interviews is crucial. Avoid misrepresentation, highlight relevant skills, and show genuine interest in the industry and role.
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I’m open to anything, just need a job.”
Shows lack of focus or goal.
“I don’t know much about your company.”
Reflects poor research and disinterest.
“I only did this internship because it was mandatory.”
Implies lack of genuine interest in the field.
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Yes you are right.
Geniune interest is what they are looking for. Show it through your action and choice of words.
Some corporate companies have policy where we shouldn’t be working in another company or doing clinical practice. In such cases, the recruiters will be informing it well ahead. But if they don’t inform it in any of the rounds of interview, we need not tell if have our own clinic or not.
Yes, these absolutely impact. Saying you own a clinic suggests divided loyalty, and ‘just exploring’ lacks commitment. Recruiters seek candidates truly invested in their role.
So honest, clear intentions are always best.
Avoid making negative remarks about your past institutions or employers when speaking with recruiters, as it can reflect poorly on your professionalism.
Thanks for the advice. Need some more.
You cannot say you work in clinic as-
- Conflict of Interest: In many pharma roles, especially those involving sales, medical science liaison (MSL), or even some R&D positions, owning a clinic can be seen as a direct conflict of interest. Your loyalty might be perceived as divided between the company’s objectives and your clinic’s financial success or patient base.
- Time Commitment: Owning and running a clinic is a significant time commitment. Recruiters will question if you have enough time and focus to dedicate to a demanding pharma role, which often involves travel, long hours, and specific targets. They might assume you’re not fully available or committed.
- Competitive Concerns: If your clinic prescribes or uses products from competitors, it could be a major red flag for a pharma company.
- Perceived “Side Hustle”: While owning a business is admirable, in the context of an interview for a full-time position, it might be seen as a “side hustle” rather than your primary career focus.
I think in all interviews not just in pharma interviews one should not lie.
That’s correct we should not make statements that could make the wrong impression during interviews.
Yes you are right, being honest is very much important during interviews and we should be confident about our replies.
i think we should give statement that is going to impressive the interviewer. Giving halfhearted answers and are not confident enough to reply will always conveyed in a bad way.