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Summer Intern at Pfizer
No Offer – Interviewed in South San Francisco, CA Apr 2013 – Reviewed May 22, 2013 New
Interview Details – HR will call You and will schedule a meeting with the hiring manager. Then, after a slot confirmation, Hiring manager will contact You. The questions being asked will surround primarily around the Resume. Since, the position is not a specialized one and related to entry level student, the interview process is ought to be easy. However, please make sure that You know about each and every word You have mentioned on the Resume. If You are selected, then they will let You know pretty soon, however, after a wait of 2 weeks You can revet back to HR personnel for the update.
Interview Question – They didnt asked any difficult question, as the position is temporary. Answer Question
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Lab Head at Pfizer
No Offer – Interviewed in Cambridge, MA Mar 2013 – Reviewed May 19, 2013 New
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Submitted application on-line. Called by recruiter ~2 weeks later to set-up phone interview. Recruiter then set-up a phone interview with the Area Head the post reported to. Invited to a full day of on-site to give a seminar and be interviewed. It was a very long day, but enjoyable and informative. Everyone I dealt with was very pleasant, highly professional and clearly smart. In brief: seminar, several 1:1 discussions with area head throughout the day, six or seven 1:1 discussions with peers, senior colleagues (area heads, COO) and personnel, lunch with more junior, but very experienced staff and dinner with peers and area head.
I really enjoyed my visit and the opportunity to speak with all involved. I was not offered the post, which was no surprise as my expertise and experience were not the best match. It was however a bit irritating that I had to initiate contact 4-weeks later to find out if I was being considered further. I also asked for feedback, but that was not forthcoming either. Kind of a shame they let themselves down a bit at the end as all other aspect of this process were first rate, even though I was not for them.
Interview Question – Nothing unusual or sinister. All very straight forward. Questions from all concerned were based on my experience and to determine if I may or may not be a good fit for the post. Answer Question
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Research Associate at Pfizer
No Offer – Reviewed May 19, 2013 New
Interview Details – It was a relatively short phone interview. There were no technical questions. They only asked about prior experience with the specific techniques that would be used. It was a phone interview done by two people who took turns asking basic behavioral questions.
Interview Question – Why did you choose your major? Answer Question
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Associate Scientist at Pfizer
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Saint Louis, MO – Reviewed May 15, 2013 New
Interview Details – This was a contract position. Initial communication was with contracting agency who only asked general questions about skills and experience. I had a 20 minute phone interview with a group of scientists in the department I would be working in. They mostly asked technical questions about SDS-PAGE and SEC.
Interview Question – No difficult questions were asked. I suspect they are were mostly trying to find out how many of the techniques you list on your resume you actually understand...and how many you "did one time in a lab class" Make sure you have some theoretical understanding of how the techniques you supposedly "know" work, and not just be able to set it up and get the data. Answer Question
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Associate Scientist at Pfizer
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Boston, MA Sep 2012 – Reviewed May 13, 2013 New
Interview Details – went through a contract vendor. process took almost 3-4 weeks
Interview Question – not any. all questions based on the resume Answer Question
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Scientist at Pfizer
No Offer – Reviewed Mar 30, 2013
Interview Details – The interview went very well. Met very intelligent people.
Interview Question – What is your weakness? Answer Question
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Pharmaceuticals Sales Representative at Pfizer
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in San Francisco, CA Sep 2009 – Reviewed Mar 12, 2013
Interview Details – Several phone screens, manager, then RM. If manager likes you , typically RM just a formality.
Interview Question – Tell me a time"......when you made a difference in the company. your best accomplishment. .. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – I was happy to get what I got - 1st time in Pharma
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Research Associate at Pfizer
No Offer – Interviewed in South San Francisco, CA Jan 2012 – Reviewed Mar 6, 2013
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Asked basic knowledge about antibody. What is the structure, how to draw it on the board.
Some questions about PCR. If some reactions doesn't work, how will you fix it.
Interview Question – why do you want to leave currect job Answer Question
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Quality Assurance Specialist at Pfizer
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Kalamazoo, MI Feb 2010 – Reviewed Feb 28, 2013
Interview Details – Pfizer uses a challenge, action and response style interview process. Many questions are technical in nature. Buzz words are important. A Powerpoint presentation is useful to place yourself at an advantage over other interviewees. The questions are difficult so preparation is critical. It is recommended for interviewees to research the company values and work them into each interview response.
Interview Question – How would you help build a team? Answer Question
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Formulation at Pfizer
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Feb 23, 2013
Interview Details – a scientist will interview you and then others scientist will interview you by phone. next step, he will give you a phone and let hr people know it,. HR will call you and email you to arrange the appointment for interview. You will go on site meeting and interview. very interesting experience.
Interview Question – How do you expect the salary of our company Answer Question
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