GET ANY JOB does not have to be pharmacy... u can be pharma rep? 60k a year til u get rph job.. whtever local to ur area...
For a pharmaceutical representative position, many pharmaceutical companies expect at least 2 years experience and a track record of sales (with or without a certification) before they will even consider you. Not many individuals with a doctorate degree (PharmD) want to work for Verizon or some other company at $15 an hour to gain those skills, especially with those student loans. Why employ a doctorate when a high school or bachelor's degree candidate would be cheaper?
Some money may "seem" better than nothing, but a Verizon sales representative is poor excuse for a job when you can do so much more. It is better to consult instead; at least then you make more money, develop your clients, and the business is yours. There are few stories of individuals being rejected from multiple pharmaceutical companies for many years, then building their own.
The PharmD college I attended does not allow students to develop those critical sales skills, which makes pharmaceutical positions less than desirable. Not one PharmD graduate is employed in those positions at my institution; their "unparalleled student support" may be there (which includes BayCare referrals only) but their pharmacy alumni network and peer support network is weak.
I am giving my alma mater one last attempt before I move on with pharmacy away from their network. The only reason I am choosing to seek them out is because that is what ASHP recommends of new graduates and of newly licensed pharmacists before seeking outside resources. I will be seeking cardiology pharmacy as my main and only goal. I am well aware of the BCCP requirements as they are outlined in the Board of Pharmacy Specialists (BPS) document. Retail pharmacy does not seem like an area that will allow me to gain those skills; the 3 domains for Cardiology Pharmacy are not covered in retail or any community or other initial pharmacy job: mail order, LTCF, etcetera. It is also difficult to transition from retail to hospital as most pharmacists who tried already know.
Here is a job description of a pharmaceutical representative for your reference (Syneos Health):
Job Requirements
Along with a results-oriented mindset, self-assurance and an engaging manner, the ideal candidate has:
• Bachelor's Degree Required
• 2+ years recent successful pharmaceutical sales experience, preferably in Cardiovascular or Diabetes therapeutic categories or relevant specialty product
• Documented proven and consistent track record of achieving sales results in recent years, demonstrated by national and/or regional rankings, awards and goal achievement
• Recent experience in the geography (local market knowledge and existing relationships with target prescribers) preferred
• Ability to travel and possess a valid driver’s license to drive to assigned healthcare accounts, unless otherwise specified.
By the way, your spelling and grammar need tremendous work. The RPH in your title forces me to be cautious.