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I applied online. I interviewed at PPD (Morrisville, NC) in Oct 2014
Interview
3 hour interview, 3 separate people, same questions reworded. Long and tedious. Questions notleading for type of work expected, not sure what type of turnover at job, 3 different answers from interviewers. Some more knowledgeable about company and expectations. Talked more about manager importance than existing employees.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Pretty straight forward, many how do you handle situation questions.
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
