I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at AbbVie (Lake Forest, IL) in Dec 2013
Interview
Was called to interview and give a research presentation to the group associated with the position. They arranged flight, transportation, and hotel accommodations. the morning of the interview I gave a research talk for an hour and then I was passed along from group member to group member for 30 minute interviews. In total, I was interviewed by around 10 scientists of varying grades. there was a 2 hour lunch in between. After a full day of interviews I was taken back to the airport.
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Question 1
Most questions were scientific, and relatively easy to answer. Maybe the most difficult question was during the HR interview when I was asked how much I expected to make.
Interview was rigorous with 5+ people doing a 1 on 1 interview along with a presentation. The interview was a mixture of fit for the role and prior experience on the job.
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Question 1
Describe a situation where you had to put your organization first?
30 min HR phone Screen, followed by 30 min Hiring Manager video phone screen, followed by full day in person interview with candidate seminar presentation and multiple 1:1 interviews. They pay to fly you out if you're not located in city for interview.
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Describe a time when you lead a team through influence without official reporting structure power
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at AbbVie
Interview
Relatively easy in terms of interview questions and questions during seminar, but very slow. From start to finish probably took 3 months. Recommend trying to talk to hiring manager directly, maybe you can speed it up
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Question 1
Questions about specific follow-up studies on project and how results might relate to something they are working on.
