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It was a multi-interview process. The first interview was a general interview with a recruiter. The next interview was with two managers. It lasted an hour, 30 minutes to interview with each manager.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
In your current position did you ever make a mistake? If so how did you react? Describe a challenging situation and how you overcame it?
I applied online. I interviewed at PPD (Madison, WI) in May 2021
Interview
Straightforward interview process. Applied on a Saturday, got an email to sign up for an HR phone interview that Monday. After that, I provided my availability to meet (virtually, via Zoom) with 2 group leaders from the Biopharmaceuticals team. This took a few weeks to get set up. The first interview was with an associate group leader, the second with a senior group leader. The first interview felt more relaxed and like a conversation about a project I was working on, and we just went back and forth about the project. The second interview was tougher, strictly focused on lab work and experiences there. Both allowed for time for questions. After that the second interviewer brought the laptop around the building for a tour. Received an offer 2 days later
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
Tell me about a project in your current job that you are proud of.
I applied online. I interviewed at PPD (Richmond, VA) in Apr 2023
Interview
Very short and easy. Asked a few technical questions and focused on the resume. The interview consisted of two 30 minute sessions. There was one initial interview with the HR department and then a second interview with the mangers of the lab.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Q: Explain how you used the skills listed on your resume.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at PPD
Interview
the interview was straight forward and easy. I was asked about my relevant experience (work and school) and they asked questions to gauge my team work skills. I spoke to two separate people, one eventually became my boss
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What challenges have you faced and how did you overcome them?
