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I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at PPD (Raleigh, NC) in June 2014
Interview
It was a long process 3 hours, most questions are repetitive and are asked by 3 different interviewers. They are very pleasant but they write down each if your responses then there graded.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Give a time when you missed a deadline and what did you do?
I applied online. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at PPD in Mar 2021
Interview
The interview was virtual through Microsoft teams. There were three people conducting the interview. Situation based questions were asked. The interview lasted about 20 minutes and they seemed very nice.
Received an initial call for a phone interview. Very straightforward and more the manager describing the position to me. Months later received call for in-person interview. 3 hours long, STAR questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Can not remember specifics, but if STAR interviews are looked up, they are all the same questions. Situation, Task, Action, Result.
I applied online. I interviewed at PPD (Durham, NC) in Feb 2017
Interview
1st phone interview was with someone from HR who asked basic questions about my current job, job history, resume, hours sought after, etc.
2nd interview was with the pharmacist who asked me behavioral based questions and that lasted about 30 minutes.
I have been asked to attend a formal interview which I have to complete the written application first and agree that I can perform all job requirements listed for the position before moving forward. In the email telling me about the time/date of the interview they also sent information regarding benefits, PTO, etc for my review.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you disagreed with a co-worker and how you handled it