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Information Technology Intern at Pfizer
Posted Oct 18, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed May 2011 in Peapack, NJ (took 2 weeks)
2 phone interviews- 1 behavourial and 1 technical by the manager. Explain projects in the resume
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Public Affairs at Pfizer
Posted Sep 29, 2011
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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 Nov 2010 in New York, NY (took 4 weeks)
Pfizer, like many big companies today, is being choosy and taking its time hiring candidates. (They may also be indecisive, or both.) That was my experience. The recruiter had told me they'd already spoken to a dozen candidates, and were still "figuring out what the job was" based on who they met.
Process;
Initial phone interview with hiring manager: job responsibilities, qualities they look for (fast moving, hard worker, smart, etc.), culture (same as qualities), asked about work history, describe my experience relevant to their needs.
In person interview with HR: behavioral questions, management style, work style, culture I like to work in, etc.
In person interview with business "client" -- skills relevant to their situation; past work experience. This was the only person I met who showed any of the "Pfizer arrogance" that others told me about, making several unfavorable comparisons of numerous pharma companies (including my former employer) vs. Pfizer. Definitely saw Pfizer as the model for the industry.
In person interview with hiring manager: same questions as phone interview.
Outcome:
Recruiter told me after my final interview that all "went well." Then a few days later that they're "still interested, but still interviewing." Last I heard 6 months after that, they still hadn't hired for the position.
Advice:
Expect a long process.
Know the company -- its business and culture.
Be somewhat deferential, especially if coming from another pharma company. Like it or not, Pfizer people think very highly of their position in the industry.
Be prepared to help them define the job you're interviewing for.
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I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.
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Manager at Pfizer
Posted May 22, 2011 — 1 of 1 people found this helpful
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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 Aug 2009 in New York, NY (took 2 months)
The process depends on the department you work for. Some interviews are very casual. Other groups will try to simulate the environment you will work in. Some interviews are in front of panels. Make sure you talk to the hiring manager in advance so you know what format you will interview in.
Negotiation Details
Very difficult. I found HR to be condescending. Ultimately I got what I wanted, but it is not easy.
Other Details
The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Business Intern at Pfizer
Posted Apr 12, 2011 — 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 2010 in New York, NY (took 3 weeks)
I received an offer via email for a phone interview. I set up the appointment.
My interviewer called me on time and went over the position and what it would involve. It was then pretty standard interview material - I got to go over my resume and experience, the skills I had, et cetera.
A week later, I had an offer - 72 hours to take it or leave it. I accepted it. Standard background check, drug test after that.
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No room for negotiation, the salary was fixed.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Medical Affairs, Intern at Pfizer
Posted Mar 7, 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 2010 in New York, NY (took 4+ weeks)
I submitted my initial application was online, and then was contacted for a first round interview about two-three weeks later. Although the woman I initially interviewed with me chose not to hire me, she passed me on to a colleague in a different group who did hire me. The interview was a basic explanation of your experiences/interest in healthcare and a walk through of your resume.
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I really did not negotiate at all, so I'm not sure.
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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Human Resources at Pfizer
Posted Feb 15, 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 Dec 2010 in New York, NY (took 4 weeks)
Recruiter called and did phone screening. Then went and met with the hiring people and others on the team.
Interview Questions
Reason for Declining
Travel not what I wanted
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I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Engineer at Pfizer
Posted Sep 17, 2010
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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 May 2008 in New York, NY (took a day)
The interview process is pleasant. Mostly fit questions or behavior questions. No brainteaser.
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Negotiation Details
None.
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I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Project Coordinator at Pfizer
Posted Jul 21, 2010
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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 Jun 2010 in Madison, NJ (took 3 weeks)
The group that I interviewed with, were very intertested in my background and answered all of my questions. Overall it was a very positive experiance.
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.
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Communications at Pfizer
Posted Jul 4, 2010
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Mar 2010 in New York, NY (took a day)
The interviews themselves were pleasant and organized. BUT Human Resources NEVER provided an update even after emails inquiring a status. Very poor public relations and professionalism on their part. When a candidate takes the time to come in for a series of interviews you need to get back to them.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.
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Healthcare Informatics at Pfizer
Posted Mar 30, 2010
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Aug 2008 in New York, NY (took 1+ week)
After some digging, had a phone call with the Senior Director, who arranged a lunch meeting/interview with some of his team members.
Very incisive, far-reaching conversation about the industry in general, my opinions of its direction - my vision for directions to be taken in the domain relevant to the position.
Some significant time spent on discussing my specific qualifications, both technical and re network, within the domain.
Very competitive environment; a large pool of qualified applicants in a not-very-favorable employment market.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.
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