TESTIMONIALS Candidate feedback from across Canada proves that the PharmaConnect Program is the best way to help you get into the pharmaceutical industry... “Getting into pharmaceutical sales can be quite difficult, especially these days with many firms downsizing their sales force. However, there is hope and it is called Pharmaconnect. Despite the tough conditions Colleen was able to get me into the type of sales role I had been aiming for. The interview preparation workshop was excellent and the industry background course was essential in understanding the ins and outs of the pharmaceutical industry. Her contacts within the industry are also second to none. I would recommend Pharmaconnect to anyone serious about a career in pharmaceutical sales.” Candidate hired by Servier November 2008 “The PharmaConnect Program was the difference that enabled me to stand out versus the competition. The resume was amazing and the workshops prepared me for the interview. I was also able to get the field experience I needed to land a full-time job in the industry. Candidate hired by Purdue May 2008 “Pharmaconnect is the best thing that ever happened to me. I just graduated in April 2007 and started to look for ways to get into pharma sales. I talked to a few people in the industry and they all said “you need sales experience!”, of which I had none. So I sent Colleen an email and next thing I knew, I had some pharma sales experience and with her superior networking and interview training I was able land a position at Allergan. I cannot think of faster way to break into this industry. Thank you Colleen for helping me get a quick start on my career!” Candidate hire by Allergan January 2008 "I started working with Colleen in August 2007 and from there everything really took off. Her knowledge/understanding of the industry and her attention to detail were incredible. From your resume to the interview Colleen does not overlook anything. She has you ready for the interview and most importantly ready for the job. In October 2007 I was hired on with a phenomenal company, and have Colleen to thank for it. Working with Colleen was the best decision I ever made, I just wish I had of done it in August 2006. Thanks for everything Colleen." Candidate hired by Paladin October 2007 "I have to say, without a doubt, my decision to work with Colleen at Pharmaconnect was the best I could have made. After several years of struggling with head hunters and countless rejections, I finally was hooked up with Colleen through a friend. Because of her vast amount of knowledge and experience, Colleen was able to train and prepare me for my future in pharmaceuticals. Now, thanks to Pharmaconnect, I am living my dream." Candidate hired by Merck Frosst August 2007 "Colleen is wonderful!! For anybody thinking of getting into the pharmaceutical industry, the fee is a small price to pay for Colleen's wisdom, mentoring and network of contacts. It has been a true pleasure working with her through this successful career change." Candidate hired by Pfizer August 2007 "Pharmaconnect was recommended to me by a friend who had previously went through Pharmaconnect to become part of the Pharmaceutical industry. What a great recommendation! Colleen helped me get some initial experience and within 3 months I was hired by an amazing company." Candidate hired by Nestle July 2007 "Colleen is an amazing resource for anyone trying to get into the pharmaceutical sales industry. I had spent almost a year networking and interviewing for various companies before working with Colleen. At first I wasn't sure if she could really guarantee me a job or do anything to get me into the industry quicker. Many people had told me that I would never get a position and I needed to have more sales experience. However, after a little more than a month of working with her, I was offered a hybrid sales position with Paladin Labs. Colleen was able to coach me through the interview process, give me tips on networking and following up on potential opportunities. Colleen encouraged me to push forward and informed me of opportunities in the industry that not many people are aware of. Overall, Colleen was a valuable source of information and support that is priceless! I am so glad I decided to work with Colleen!!" Candidate hired by Paladin May 2007 "Working with Pharmaconnect was a great experience for me. Although I was a recent grad without any sales experience, Pharmaconnect kept me motivated and focused. It directed me on how to get my foot in the door. It really helped me land my Rep. position". Candidate hired by Schering April 2007 Colleen is awesome! Her support and incredible knowledge of the industry provided me with additional motivation when other reps in the industry were telling me that I didn’t “have a hope in hell” at getting into this industry without any previous pharmaceutical sales experience. When we first met I had a very strong science background but the only true sales experience that I had was a part time job selling pet food! By working with Colleen I was able to enhance my confidence and was able to land a Specialty Care position in a matter of months with a great company. Looking back the only thing that I would do different is I would have tried to find PharmaConnect sooner! Thanks so much Colleen! Candidate hired by GSK January 2007 Before meeting Colleen, I had spent a year trying to get into pharmaceutical sales without success. I had great connections of my own in the industry and 10 years of sales experience but my lack of pharmaceutical sales experience was what was holding me back. Upon finding PharmaConnect's website, I discovered it was the only organization that I knew of that offered a placement option as a part of the training and that was what I knew I needed to land a job in the industry. Six months later, that's exactly what happened. It took a lot of hard work and sacrifice on my part to make it happen and Colleen and her resources made the difference without a doubt. Thanks Colleen! Candidate hired by P&G January 2007 Colleen has been instrumental during a major life and career change! She has helped me with the tools and motivation necessary to take this step effectively and more importantly, successfully!! Thanks Colleen. Candidate hired by P&G November 2006 Pharmaconnect was the edge I needed to get into the industry. Since being hired, I have heard of several people who struggled for years to get hired. With Pharmaconnect, I had a full-time job with Sanofi-Aventis within four months. This training allowed me to network and get connected with other people in the pharmaceutical sales industry, it prepared me for questions that I would likely see in the interview process, and it gave me key insights from people who had many years in the industry. I highly recommend the Pharmaconnect training program if you want to get connected quickly with the right job. Candidate hired by Sanofi Aventis September 2006 Colleen is the true meaning of an entrepreneur, finding an untapped market where her expertise and connections have helped so many dedicated job seekers find their break into the pharma rep world. Colleen is constantly at work for you behind the scenes, making connections and establishing relationships with important decision makers. Brilliant!!!". Candidate hired by P&G September 2006 For someone embarking on a career change Colleen's knowledge, support and guidance was invaluable. She gave me the confidence I needed and as a result I obtained a position as a sales representative one month after leaving my previous job. PharmaConnect was definitely one of my sound investments. Thanks Colleen and good luck in the future. Candidate hired by Merck Frosst July 2006 I appreciate your continuous support and coaching throughout this career-search process. There were many days I questioned whether I had waited too long to make a career change but I'm glad I persevered. Networking with the reps in the field and continuously following-up allowed me to obtain more interviews than going through agencies or applying on-line....I have never networked so much as I have in the last months. I am forever grateful for working with you. Candidate hired by Pro-Pharma May 2006 "I couldn't be happier right now and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your knowledge of the industry, and your ability to help me stand out from other candidates was invaluable. I now have my dream job." Candidate hired by Biovail March 2006 “Colleen at Pharmaconnect truly is your unfair advantage to breaking into pharmaceutical sales. Colleen’s extensive knowledge about the industry and her vast network of contacts was exactly what I needed to get my foot in the door. The personal sessions offered, provided me with an incredible resume, in depth industry knowledge, and superior interview training that gave me the confidence required to secure a job. I was quickly offered two different job opportunities after starting with Pharmaconnect. This was not just a program; it was an investment that got me where I wanted to be!! Thank You! “ Candidate hired by Abbott Laboratories January 2006 "The guidance and support that was provided by Colleen was the edge that I needed to break into the industry. The various developmental sessions that were offered through Pharmaconnect helped me to evolve into the confident and competent individual companies are looking for. As a result, I landed a job with my first interview! Thanks once again!!!" Candidate hired by Pfizer December 2005 "Colleen at Pharmaconnect was a great motivator and team player in my search for employment in the pharmaceutical sales industry. She provided me with all the tools and direction I needed to start my job search and networking in the industry. The resume and interview preparation sessions were tremendously valuable throughout the job search process. Most of all, she was a constant source of motivation, providing positive feedback as breakthroughs were achieved and words of wisdom when the going got tough. She knows the industry and helps you to become an industry expert." Candidate hired by Pfizer November 2005 "I was a recent Western graduate looking to get into pharmaceutical sales but I really had no knowledge of the inner workings of the industry and didn't have any contacts to get my 'foot in the door'. With only my bartending and retail sales experience to work with, Colleen transformed my resume into a masterpiece that had people taking notice of my relevant skills. Not only that, but because of her knowledge of the interview process I walked into my first interview completely ready and at ease. It would have taken me months, if not years, to reach the level of preparedness I was able to achieve with Colleen's help, and because of that I was hired with Pfizer within the first month of working with her! I would recommend Pharmaconnect to anyone who is serious about getting into pharmaceutical sales because it works! Thank you Colleen for all your help. Candidate hired by Pfizer November 2005 "Working with Colleen has been great! She gave me the in-depth knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry which helped my land a sales position in the health-care field. Additionally, Colleen has taught me the networking skills necessary for any sales job. Again, thanks for all your help!" Candidate hired by Nikon - October 2005 "Pharmaconnect has the contacts, knowledge and experience to give you the advantage you need to break into this industry. They reworked my resume, showed me how to network, win the interview and gave me the confidence I needed to succeed. One Sales Manager told me my resume was the best organized resume he had ever seen in his career. I am convinced that had I not enlisted the help of Pharmaconnect, I would still be looking for my opportunity. Instead, I am starting an exciting new career." Candidate hired by Servier September 2005 "I want to thank you very much for all of your help and encouragement during my job search. Your help with my resume was invaluable! I still can’t believe how good it looks. That alone was worth it! The interview skills were perfect, so many of the questions we went over were questions asked in my interviews. I would strongly recommend anyone looking to get into pharmaceutical sales to give you a call!" Candidate hired by Novartis July 2005 "Because pharmaceutical sales is such a desirable career it is the toughest industry to break into. You need to know someone to get in -- for me Colleen you were the one! While I was hesitant to make the significant investment in your service, it certainly paid off! Thanks for everything." Candidate hired by Paladin in August 2005 "I was a new grad with a Business degree from Western and a little bit of sales experience. Together we set a goal of obtaining a job within the industry within 3 months. Colleen helped me with my networking and worked hard with me through the interview process. I am happy to say that within three months I was hired as a rep at an amazing company. I love what I do!" Candidate hired by Schering in December 2004 "Colleen (Pharmaconnect) taught me valuable skills such as networking, interview preparation, and industry terminology. Her inside knowledge of the industry was a definite asset! If it wasn't for Colleen, I'd still be in my old job, in a maturing industry, and hating every minute of it! Thank you Pharmaconnect!" Candidate hired by Schering in May of 2005 "A HUGE thanks to Colleen and Pharmaconnect!! She gave me the confidence to network effectively and nail the interview to make it happen in only 2 months! I made back the course fee after only 1 week and I love my new job as a dental sales representative." Candidate hired by Butler in May of 2005 "I had been trying for over a year to get into the pharmaceutical sales industry. I had taken many courses to better position myself but nothing I did compared to the Pharmaconnect program. With Pharmaconnect, I was able to get the experience that I needed as well as coaching on how to ace the interview! Thank you so much for all your motivation and help along the way! I would recommend this program to anyone pursuing a career in pharmaceutical sales! It worked for me, in less than 2 months I secured a position in the industry and am super excited to start my new career and grateful for finding Pharmaconnect!" Candidate hired by Janssen-Ortho (Winnipeg) in June of 2005 "Thanks so much again for all of your help and enthusiasm. You are a wonderful mentor and would recommend you to anyone looking to get into the industry. It only took me 2 and a half months to get in!" Candidate hired by Schering in May of 2005 "Colleen, I can't thank you enough for the outstanding confidence, tips, and training you have given me to land my first job as a Medical Representative. I especially found the interview training to be very helpful because not only did you ask the right questions, but you also showed me how to word the answers, which left the interviewers in awe!!! I would recommend anyone trying to land a job in Pharmaceutical/Medical sales to join this program because it WORKS!" Candidate hired by Janssen-Ortho in May of 2005 "Just wanted to say what a pleasure it has been working with you! I really appreciated your honesty, information and unending support while searching for just the right company fit for myself. I also am grateful for all the leads and networking connections you provided. I feel like I have had the opportunity to meet so many dynamic people through your introductions. The service you are providing is an outstanding one. I know how tough it can be to break into the Pharmaceutical field, and having a company like yours available is a wonderful resource. With your help and knowledge, I now have achieved the goal I set for myself, going to work for a Pharmaceutical Giant!! I will always be grateful for the lead that brought me to your service. I feel that you are a very dynamic, enthusiastic, self-motivated, helpful individual that actually delivers what she promises!!!! I look forward to our continued communications, and I would definitely recommend your services to anyone who is looking to have a Pharma career!!! Best of luck to you as you continue to provide the community with a valuable career connection." Candidate hired by Eli Lilly in May of 2005 “I am so unbelievably grateful for all of the time and effort you put in to helping me find this amazing opportunity. Thank you for believing in me and giving me the tools needed to set me apart from other candidates. You give people the courage and motivation to keep pushing forward even when things seem so far. I will keep in touch.” Candidate hired by Boehringer Ingelheim in February of 2005 “I am very pleased with the outcome of our meetings, and wish to thank you. You made me feel more positive towards achieving my goal, and even more so that, we have hit the "right path to follow". I do feel that if I would have had your professional knowledge, input, feedback and all other pertinent areas that you covered today regarding the pharmaceutical sales industry that it would have enabled to reach my goal earlier.” Candidate hired by GSK in September 2004 “Thanks for all of your help Colleen. I'm still in shock myself. I can't wait to go into the office and quit my job. I'm looking forward to it. I could not have done this without your help.” Candidate hired by Janssen-Ortho in March 2005 "I credit Pharmaconnect with providing the essential tools and guidance that accelerated my job search. The necessary networking skills and practical experience gave me the confidence and the know-how to self-promote. I had numerous job interviews and successfully secured a position within the pharmaceutical industry, in under two months. Thanks largely to Colleen’s course I have achieved my career objective. I think an investment in Pharamaconnect is an investment in your future." Candidate hired by Servier in November 2003