I applied online. The process took 2+ months. I interviewed at Pfizer
Interview
*Interview process varies (#). Overall, really great experience and every single person I met was extremely nice and professional. About 2.5 month process. Prepared thoroughly for every single interview.*
Submitted application.
2.5 weeks later, received email for video interview (described in other posts here).
Completed video interview 1 day later.
Received email from DM 5 days after completing video interview to set up phone interview.
Completed phone interview 3 days later.
Received email one week after phone interview to set up in person interview with same DM the following week.
2 weeks after F2F interview, was contacted for F2F interview with another DM.
Had second F2F interview the following week.
Was contacted by that DM a few days later for another F2F the following week.
Finally, was contacted the next day for a F2F with regional manager the following week.
Received offer the very next day.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
*Questions will vary. I had 0 sales experience going into this, remember that when reading the questions below. If you don't have sales experience like I didn't, make sure to answer the questions using other experiences.
Why Pfizer?
What do you know about Pfizer?
How did you prepare for this interview?
Why pharmaceutical sales?
Why you? What sets you apart?
Tell about yourself.
Tell about a time you were creative in your approach.
Tell about a time you tried your best for something and it didn’t happen.
What is your greatest professional achievement?
Explain a time when you proved you were reliable.
What motivates you?
Tell about a time you showed great leadership.
Tell about some teams that you were on.
What will you bring to this sales team?
Explain a time you used your technical knowledge successfully.
Talk about a time you were consistently told no and how you reacted.
Talk about a time you were frustrated with a team member.
How will you stand out versus other sales reps on the job?
What was your most difficult career challenge?
What do you know about the products you’ll be selling?
A time that you persuaded someone?
A time you had to deal with a difficult person?
What is your biggest strength?
Have you networked with other sales reps?
What does a pharma sales rep do?
Your biggest failure?
How do you handle criticism?
What do you expect from a manager?
What are some things you’re nervous about regarding pharma sales?
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Pfizer (Cincinnati, OH) in Jun 2019
Interview
Extremely organized and streamlined interview process. Incredibly impressed! I applied online and heard back about 2-3 weeks later. First interview was a video interview through HireVue asking a series of situational-based questions. I would recommend practicing since you only have one chance to record your answer. Second interview was a phone interview with the hiring manager. Resume walk through and a series of situational-based questions. Third interview was an in-person with the hiring manager with another series of situational-based questions. Final round interview was a phone interview with the regional manager. Resume walk through and a few situational-based questions. Ask for the job! Overall, positive experience. In total, about a 2 month process.
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Pfizer
Interview
Applied online then was asked to do a video interview/recording two weeks later. Then a week or two later asked to do a phone interview. Did not get the job.
I applied online and the process took a few weeks. The first interview is through HireVue, where you are given multiple prompts. Each prompt consists of a 30 second preparation and a 3 minute answering period.
