I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Merck
Accepted offer
Positive experience
Average interview
Application
I applied in-person. The process took 4 days. I interviewed at Merck (Columbus, OH) in Jan 2012
Interview
STAR formatted questions. Usually a recruiter screen then a manager screening with 2 managers or a manager and a Executive rep in rare cases. Director does not always need to interview the candidate as they leave that up to the managers (Customer Team Leaders).
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a situation where you accomplished something that there was a barrier to.
I was brought in for what I thought was one initial interview. Ended up interviewing with 2 CTL's back to back. About an hour each. On my drive home I was called by one of the CTL's to come back in for a third interview by the Director. Overall all great experience and great people.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Merck (Providence, RI) in Jun 2018
Interview
2 people interviewed me and it was casual and straight forward. they asked situational questions and why I wanted to be at Merck. It was a smooth process and I accepted the offer
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
tell me about a time when you worked as a team player
3 Interviews with 3 different Managers on the same day. STAR question formats for interview. Each manager is different so see if you can figure out what their style is, how they communicate. Do exactly what you would do with a physician when you are trying to sell them. That's what they want to see. So develop a relationship as quickly as possible with your interviewer, be endearing, passionate and trustworthy.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Don't really remember any, most were pretty straight forward, just use the STAR format.