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Updated Feb 3, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Account Executive at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Posted Feb 3, 2012
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5.0
Very Difficult Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Nov 2011 in Princeton, NJ (took 2 weeks)
The hiring manager was late; I was greeted in the lobby by an inarticulate young woman who unfortunately did not take the time to introduce herself or explain who she was; then instructed me to follow her into (loud) the cafeteria during lunch hour. I askedwhere would the interview be conducted and she didn't seem to know, couldn't explain what next setps were.
She was very disintereted in reviewing the detailsof my work history even when I tried to refer to my resume which she had apparently not read. many questions and she answered with the simple answers of a very inexperienced emplyoee (I learned she had only been employed for four months in her current position). I tried to fill in the awkward silences as lunch chairs banged around us and hungry, happy employees filtered in. The hiring manager was delayed almost 20 minutes. The "fill-in" interviewer apparently had tasks which were more important than interviewing me nor did she want to share too many details about the employment opportunity. She pulled out her ipad and leaned face down into it and poked around, stopping only to crane and twist,awkwardly looking for her manager to arrive. She was obviously in siituation she was not able to handle; inexperienced in talking about project details, seemed unfamilair with and overwhelemd with the work she was trying to explain. Seemed uncomfortable talking with someone she didn't know, was not able to converse well. This interview required much patience and when the hiring manager arrived, Ilearned some of the "facts" iwas given were apparently not factual.
When the manager arrived, she prompted questions which were apparently planned ahead to be reviewed by the young apprentice: daily hours, start times, typical project processes which had not been reviewed. The hiring manager gave sidewards glances, with annoyed facial expressions at the young "fill-in". The group experience was very uncomfortable. When the hiring manager finally asked relevant questions regarding my resume and in my estimation the interview finally began 30 minutes later, it was peak lunch time and we could hardly hear each other accross the table with the crowds of talking, laughing people all around us. There was no opportunity to talk in detail about any of the many project details and processes I had managed in my many years experience in advertsing agencies and creative services. When the hiring manager realized the time had not been well spent, when my "fill-in" was substituting for her manager, with misinformation/no information given to me in manager's absence, the interview ended abruptly.
It was the worst interview I have ever been on: rudeness to a point of incivility descibes the young person who was unqualified to be given the task to meet with me. I had an awkward experience and perhaps that is why the hiring manager was (deliberately?) late....? There were obvious issues between these two employees.
Needless to say, with obvious departmental issues, I was not offered the position, nor did I want the opportunity to be employed with that particular "team".
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I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview.
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Research Scientist at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Posted Nov 25, 2011
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jun 2011 (took 4+ weeks)
The first screen was a phone interview. One tip I used was to smile while talking on the phone. This caused me to sound lively and vibrant. Also wait a few seconds before speaking to avoid over talking in the event it is a conference call. Be yourself and show your personality. There was a wait period between the phone interview and the decision for 1:1 interviews. Interviews in person are with the team and manager you will be working with. Make sure you ask appropriate questions to who you are interviewing with. For example, ask your potential manager is there anything that you which you could delegate or ask a potential co-worker what they like about the group. After they answer respond with how you could help or fit it.
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I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Director at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Posted Nov 9, 2011 — 1 of 1 people found this helpful
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Nov 2010 (took 5 days)
This was an internal application for a new position. I was asked if I was interested in the new position. I applied, had some interviews with people who I already knew personally and received an offer. This was a very straighforward process. I experienced positive scrutiny, lots of detailed questions- some also around difficulties which I anticipate moving to the new role. So it was actually helpful to prepare for my new role.
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Negotiation Details
I got an offer, typically it is not really negotiable. I took it!
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I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.
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Engineering at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Posted Nov 1, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Aug 2011 in San Francisco, CA (took 5 days)
I was interviewed by a screening HR person. Then a phone interview. I gave a presentation to a panel and then the hiring manager
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Negotiation Details
Somewhat.. These days with big companies you do not have leeway
Other Details
I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, a Presentation, a Personality Test and a Drug Test.
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Intern at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Posted Oct 13, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Mar 2011 in Syracuse, NY (took a day)
Pretty Simple, Just sent in my resume and a phone interview was set up. The interview lasted about 30 mins and I talked with a senior scientist that ended up being my supervisor for the summer. Questions were asked about previous job experience, team work but really no curve balls! It was more of a conversation and I was able to ask them more about the company which i made sure to research before my interview.
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Negotiation Details
Summer internship - no negotiations
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I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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IT at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Posted Sep 6, 2011
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Aug 2011 (took 2 months)
Great discussion with HR where they were very enthusastic stated I was exactly what they were looking for and asked my availability for a followup during the next few days with the hiring manager. Never heard a word back. Very weird.
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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Product Manager at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Posted Jul 1, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Apr 2010 (took 6 weeks)
I realize interview process varies a LOT! I had 4 rounds...first with HR, who then forgot about me for a month, then again with the HR on role clarity. Then with business unit head, who wanted me to meet the MD, but that didnt happen. A few weeks later I reminded him and had a lengthy case interview which was really good. An offer was made immediately and I was given barely 3 days to think about it.
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I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Research Investigator at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Posted Jun 20, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Apr 2011 in Lawrenceville, NJ (took a day)
Great working environment, very nice people and very organized schedule. Arrived one day earlier for the dinner. Second day, morning Conference call with different sites people for a 45min presentation. Many ppl attended. 1 to 1 interview with 8 people. A lot of behavior questions. Advice: do not be nervous, which I was.
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Presentation and a Personality Test.
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Occupational Toxicologist at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Posted Mar 16, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Nov 2010 (took 2 weeks)
The interviews started right on time and the people who approached me were very amicable. There were 4 people that I had to meet with. Among the four, two of them concentrated on technical aspects of my work and the other two focused on asking more about experiences with goal accomplishments, inter-personal relationships etc. Overall, I enjoyed my experience as an interview candidate and got to see the work-place.
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I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Senior Research Investigator at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Posted Mar 3, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2011 (took 1 week)
It primarily includes 1:1 interviews, mostly about my previous experience and they asked technical questions related to both of my experience and the position I applied. The group interview discussed the current projects in the group and tested the ability to solve their practical problems. They also asked the questions on team work.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, a Presentation, a Skills Test and a Personality Test.
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