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I applied online. I interviewed at PPD (Richmond, VA) in May 2017
Interview
I applied online and was contacted via email and phone in order to set up a time for a phone screening. I did so and spoke on the phone at the determined time with an HR Specialist for about 30 minutes about my interests and experience before setting up an in-person interview. The in-person interview consisted of meetings with three different Group Leaders in the department for the position I applied to. They first discussed my resume and qualifications before asking me behavioral questions they were required to ask. I was also given a tour of the department in which I would be working.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a situation in one of your past positions in which you knew something was wrong and how you addressed the problem.
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 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?
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Application
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.
