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Intern at Schering-Plough

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Seoul (South Korea) Jan 2012 – Reviewed Apr 17, 2012

Interview Details – mostly fit questions. Why questions and few questions about experiences stated on my resume.

asked few brain teasers but wasn't so bad.

Interview Question – Can you go over your resume?   Answer Question

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Quality Assurance Specialist at Schering-Plough

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Nov 2009 – Reviewed Mar 17, 2011

Interview Details – Interview process standard, didn't discuss current experience as much as past experience. People seemed to be professional at time of interview. Enjoyed the conversational aspect of interview. It all seemed like a formality and not a REAL interview. Seemed like I was already going to be hired and just awaiting a start date.

Interview Question – What was your past experience that led you to this current experience?   Answer Question

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Associate Brand Manager at Schering-Plough

Declined Offer – Interviewed in Aug 2008 – Reviewed Oct 20, 2010

Interview Details – Summer intern - evaluated on entire body of work including final presentation

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Research at Schering-Plough

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Jul 2008 – Reviewed Aug 10, 2010

Interview Details – Met with HR person hiring manager and the team. Informal Q &A sessions.

Interview Question – What is your weakness?   View Answer

Negotiation Details – No negotiations

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Field Sales Representative at Schering-Plough

No Offer – Interviewed in Mar 2010 – Reviewed Jun 2, 2010

Interview Details – Gained employee referral and recommendation. Submitted resume and cover letter on the corporate web site. Company rep called and scheduled an in person interview. 2 manager team interview. Heavy on performance requiring data and details of "give me an example of how you gained market share during x period.

Interview Question – We now measure market share differently than last year and by new measure, mkt share of Product XX is only 2.3%. How do you propose to grow share today if 2.3% is the max achieved in the past 2 years?   View Answer

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Senior Scientist at Schering-Plough

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Sep 2009 – Reviewed Mar 1, 2010

Interview Details – Have 30 minute meetings with 6 chief scientist. Then gave presentation to ~15 members of the department.

Interview Question – How would you describe your work to a 10 year old.   Answer Question

Negotiation Details – First offer was beyond my expectations, so accepted it immediately. I negotiated on relocation cost and got 15,000 relocation.

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Sales Associate at Schering-Plough

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Mar 2008 – Reviewed Jan 11, 2010

Interview Details – Contacted by a recruiter regarding position. Interviewed with HR via phone, then a couple weeks later with a manager, and then a week later with the same manager plus the new district manager, then a confirmational interview with RD. RD is final interview and just makes sure you are a fit with company.

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  • How did you rank in sales with your previous company?   View Answer
  • What would your previous manager say about you?   View Answer

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Territary Business Manager at Schering-Plough

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Bangalore (India) Jan 2009 – Reviewed Nov 18, 2009

Interview Details – beginning written test than eye to eye contact interview

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Negotiation Details – about salary part

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