By Peggy McKee

What is a ride-along?  Why is it important?

A ride-along is just what it sounds like:  You spend a day with a medical sales rep who’s in the field you’re thinking you’d like to sell into, and see how a typical day goes.   A ride-along can be one of your greatest opportunities to differentiate yourself from another candidate.  It sets you apart as a go-getter.  It gives you critical on-the-job information that helps you in your job search.  Among other things, it helps you answer the question, “How do you see yourself in this job?”