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I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at PPD (Middleton, WI)
Interview
First there was a phone interview with recruiter, then an on-site interview. I participated in three one on one sessions with three different group leaders, each session totaling about 30-45 minutes. I was asked several questions in STAR format from each interviewer. The interview wasn't all that bad, but seemed excessive for an entry level position.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Name a time you had to make a tough decision without the help of your supervisor? Describe the situation, what you were trying to accomplish, what you did, and what you learned from this...how did your supervisor respond...
It was a multi-interview process. The first interview was a general interview with a recruiter. The next interview was with two managers. It lasted an hour, 30 minutes to interview with each manager.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
In your current position did you ever make a mistake? If so how did you react? Describe a challenging situation and how you overcame it?
I applied online. I interviewed at PPD (Richmond, VA) in Apr 2023
Interview
Very short and easy. Asked a few technical questions and focused on the resume. The interview consisted of two 30 minute sessions. There was one initial interview with the HR department and then a second interview with the mangers of the lab.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Q: Explain how you used the skills listed on your resume.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at PPD
Interview
the interview was straight forward and easy. I was asked about my relevant experience (work and school) and they asked questions to gauge my team work skills. I spoke to two separate people, one eventually became my boss
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What challenges have you faced and how did you overcome them?
