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Commercial Management Development Program at Abbott Labs
Declined Offer – Reviewed Apr 01, 2013
Interview Details IThey bring all of the candidates in to interview on the same day so you get to meet and see who your competition is. Interviewed with 3 different Marketing managers and 1 human resources person. The interview lasted about 45 minutes each. They brought in a panel of current Commercial Management Development Program to answer questions. It was helpful to hear their perspectives on the program.
Interview Question – How would you go about creating a marketing strategy? Answer Question
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Program Manager at Abbott Labs
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Lake Forest, IL (US) – Reviewed Mar 31, 2013
Interview Details Panel interview. Basic interview questions. Interview lasted 4 hrs. Met with 5 people
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Bio Statistician at Abbott Labs
No Offer – Interviewed in Chicago, IL (US) Mar 2013 – Reviewed Mar 25, 2013
Interview Details one phone interview (about half an hour), and one on site interview (about 2 hours and a half). In the onsite interview, there are 6 interviewer totally.
Interview Question – technique questiones, mainly on survival analysis and regression, not too difficult although not easy to answer Answer Question
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Dstrict Manager at Abbott Labs
Accepted Offer – Interviewed on Saint Louis, MO (US) Jun 2012 – Reviewed Feb 25, 2013
Interview Details Begins with a 30 minute phone screen by recruiter. Selected candidates then interview with Regional manager via phone for 30-45 minutes. 3-5 candidates advance to live interview with Regional Manager- typically 1-2 hours. May also include a panel interview with 2-3 other Regional Managers. Final 1-2 candidates receive a 1 hour interview with Regional manager before final offer is made.
Interview Question – What is the most important business risk if you have taken? Answer Question
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Senior Sales Representative at Abbott Labs
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Feb 25, 2013
Interview Details Phone screen, ride-along with senior rep, face-to-face with 2-3 separate District Managers (hiring manager then their peers), face-to-face with Regional Manager.
Interview Question – Tell me about a time when you failed. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – Initial offer was more than I expected and I happily accepted.
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Intern In Human Resources at Abbott Labs
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Abbott Park, IL (US) – Reviewed Jan 24, 2013
Interview Details It was a very well organized interview process and really not that bad. There were 3 back to back interviews in one afternoon. They asked a lot of typical questions, such as walking them through my resume and experience, and to recount experiences related to teamwork, leadership, handling conflict etc. Basically each interviewer will use different wording to ask about the same competencies so that they can rate you. Just be prepared to be consistent and have some solid examples from your work history ready to discuss.
Interview Question – Describe a time when you disagreed with others that you were working with and how you handled it Answer Question
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Scientist I at Abbott Labs
No Offer – Reviewed Jan 12, 2013
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I received a phone call that my resume was being considered, and that I was a perfect fit for the job. Within 2 weeks they scheduled me for an interview. They did not send me the extensive interview packet until 4 pm the day before the interview which I found very unprofessional.
The interview was 7 hours (and I met with over 40 people) which I find excessive. The questions in the interview were very redunant, and the interviewers seemed unprepared, or inexperienced conducting an interview.
Multiple times throughout the interview the conversation came out of the split up of Abbott, and the employees seemed very upset about it. I thought this was unprofessional.
Interview Question – If you believe in a project you are working on, and your supervisor does not, how do you convince them to let you continue spending time on it? Answer Question
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MBA Intern at Abbott Labs
Accepted Offer – Interviewed on Chicago, IL (US) Feb 2011 – Reviewed Jan 06, 2013
Interview Details Lots of networking events, kissing up to many people within the company to prove your "love". Actual interview process began long before the interview - with romancing the company, networking, etc. On the day of the interview - two 1:1 interviews, mostly behavioral. Overall, not a bad experience but too much emphasis is placed on networking rather than skill, potential, experience.
Interview Question – "I see your hobby is XX. I am a Venture Capitalist. You are opening a XX business. Tell me why I should invest in your company" View Answer
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Project Manager at Abbott Labs
Declined Offer – Interviewed in Mumbai (India) – Reviewed Dec 14, 2012
Interview Details Was good but not very technical
Interview Question – Experience in their tool required Answer Question
Reason for Declining – Salary was low for Mumbai Standards
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Consultant at Abbott Labs
Declined Offer – Interviewed in Dec 2012 – Reviewed Dec 11, 2012
Interview Details Three interviews.
Interview Question – Any reason why I wouldn't get along with colleagues Answer Question
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