i have an interview with Pfizer next week. any tips about the interview process?

[dionx]

i can usually answer questions dealing with strengths or weaknesses. but how do you respond when they ask "do you have any questions". i'm applying for a chemist position.

i did one prior interview for a chemist position, but that was as part time while i was still in college. never for a big pharmaceutical company either. so i have no experience with this

 

[Rufio]

tell them you are an avid user of their products.

 

[vi edit]

Why is this position open?
How often has it been filled in the past five years? What were the main reasons?
What would you like done differently by the next person who fills this position?
What are some of the objectives you would like to see accomplished in this job?
What is most pressing? What would you like to have done in the next 3 months.
What are some of the long term objectives you would like to see completed?
What are some of the more difficult problems one would have to face in this position?
How do you think these could best be handled?
What type of support does this position receive in terms of people, finances. etc?
What freedom would I have in determining my own work objectives, deadlines, and methods of measurement?
What advancement opportunities are available for the person who is successful in this position, and within what time frame?
In what ways has this organization been most successful in terms of products and services over the years?
What significant changes do you foresee in the near future?
How is one evaluated in this position?
What accounts for success within the company?

 

[tooltime]

shine with what you have done at other jobs, relate it to their position

do some reading/searching on the industry...who are their competitors, how do they rank...

 

[Rage187]

You going to be working at the Reno office by chance


Its right next door to my work

 

[dionx]

Originally posted by: Rage187
You going to be working at the Reno office by chance


Its right next door to my work

no, the one in La Jolla (san diego)

 

[jteef]

When you go in for a job interview, I think a good thing to ask is if they ever press charges.
-- Jack Handey

 

[Yossarian]

You must ask what the employee discount percentage is.

 

[BillGates]

Don't forget to ask for coupons for RossMAN!

 

[d33pt]

I used to work at the one in La Jolla/Torrey Pines...R&D facility. it was a great place to work...

 

[Siddhartha]

Read up on the company and be able to ask relevant questions during the interview.

 

[Ameesh]

ask them what you would be working on. who you would be reporting to, how big the team is, are there fine women at the building?

 

[upsciLLion]

Tell them you took the Blue Pill and that you're going to show them how deep the rabbit hole is.

ups

 

[Acanthus]

Originally posted by: PipBoy
You must ask what the employee discount percentage is.

hah if they give it to you at cost, i bet its about 97% off