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Finance Intern at Amgen
Posted Aug 8, 2010 — 1 of 1 people found this helpful
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3.0
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Apr 2010 in Thousand Oaks, CA (took a day)
Asked mostly behavioral interview questions. Generally laid back, and did not ask any finance-specific questions. I was set up with a recent graduate who seemed like he really didn't want to be there interviewing.
Some examples: What three adjectives would you use to describe yourself? Give an example of how you've used leadership in one of your classes.
Be sure to have some questions of your own for the interviewer.
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I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Lead Business Analyst at Amgen
Posted Jul 31, 2010 — 1 of 1 people found this helpful
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3.0
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Apr 2008 in Thousand Oaks, CA (took a day)
Interviewed lasted all day, but ended with the CIO. Various questions were asked pertaining to expertise, issue resolution, difficult situations and team dynamics. Overall, not a bad process which consisted of 1:1 and panel discussions. Subsequent day was spent with their relocation specialist on an "area tour" of the housing situation and tour of Thousand Oaks, CA in general. The interview went well as while I was with the realtor, I received the verbal offer.
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Slight negotiation on relocation package, no movement on salary.
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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.
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Information Systems at Amgen
Posted Nov 30, 2009
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3.0
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2009 in Thousand Oaks, CA (took 2 days)
It was a good experience overall but basically it consisted of a first round interview on site and there were two people interviewing. They asked behavioral type questions related to your resume and pay attention to details. Aside from this there were also questions about background and past work experience. They take you through the site.
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I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Director at Amgen
Posted Jun 27, 2009 — 1 of 1 people found this helpful
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3.0
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Jun 2009 in Thousand Oaks, CA (took 2 days)
Spent the day in San Francisco at the Fremont site touring and meeting people. Flew to Thousand Oaks and spent the next day interviewing with six people including the CEO, a VP for HR, one Director and three Executive Directors (all one-on-one). Considering leaving the Navy to work for AMGEN; I expect an offer once/if I tell them I am interested.
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Epidemiology manager at Amgen
Posted Apr 1, 2009 — 1 of 1 people found this helpful
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3.0
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed May 2008 in Thousand Oaks, CA (took a day)
The main interview took place onsite in person, but prior to this I had a panel interview on the phone with all of the directors. At the end of the call I was told the next step in the interview process would be to fly to TO and meet everyone. Once there, the interview itself began at 8 am and continued non-stop until about 3pm. My first meeting was with an HR person who described (in general terms) the benefits package that came with the job. Afterwards, there were meetings with everyone from the division director to ALL the other epidemiology managers (same level, one level above, and the section supervisors). Some meetings were 1:1, in particular the meeting with the person who would serve as direct supervisor. During this meeting, which took place in his office, the job and responsibilities were described. The rest of my meetings were in a small conference room, except for lunch which I shared with two current employees, and my interviews with people in another division, which took place in another building. I was walked from building to building by the admin assistant.
Most of the conversation in the interview had to do with what the division was involved in, in a general sense, and where it would be going. Questions directed at me had to do with the types of projects I was currently involved with and the methods I used to analyze them. I assume because this was an entry level position, I was asked specifically about industry vs academia. I also met with a programmer who asked more standard interview-type questions (e.g., describe a situation where you've had difficulty with a project and how did you resolve it). Throughout, I was given multiple opportunities to ask questions of everyone. Overall, I would say that the general tone was quite relaxed, but extremely professional. I was relaxed but I never forgot that this was an interview. At the end, I was taken back to the person who would supervise the position for a quick wrap-up. I wasthen taken to dinner at a very nice place by some of the senior-level people.
In general, everything from the initial conference call to the flight to the reimbursement for expenses (only for food and a taxi - everything else was pre-paid), was extremely well-managed and smooth. I was lodged in a business class room/suite when I arrived the night before the interview and I had the choice of a car rental or a taxi to make my way from the airport to the hotel. Lastly, the visit also included a tour of the city by a professional relocation company. In fact, I had a marvelous time and enjoyed talking to and was impressed by everyone I spoke with. As I understand it, the job ultimately was offered to someone with broader experience (more diseases, bigger datasets).
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.
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Scientist at Amgen
Posted Mar 18, 2009 — 1 of 2 people found this helpful
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3.0
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Feb 2009 in Thousand Oaks, CA (took a day)
First present my research presentation for 45 min, then take questions and answer for 10-15 min.
Personal (1:1) interview with about 8 scientists, and finally talk with vice president. In the meantime,
you will also talk with HR regarding general benefits. You will also have a lunch and dinner with 2-3
scientists.
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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Presentation.
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