I applied online. The process took 2+ months. I interviewed at Pfizer
Interview
So far I have only gotten as far as the first two round in the hiring process. After applying, you have to wait for a general regional recruiter to reach out to you by email and extend an invitation for a virtual interview which consists of 12 situational and behavioral questions using the virtual program/app. From my vast experience, the process takes anywhere from 2 - 10 weeks.
The questions response time is typically 3 minutes long and you have 30 seconds after the question has been asked to gather your thoughts and prepare a response.
If you're lucky enough to pass this interview, then you will be contacted by the local regional manager for the vacancy to schedule a phone interview. The phone interview is similar to the virtual interview except the manager may ask you to review your credentials on your resume over the phone with them and how it applies to what you're applying for, or ask the questions that were asked in the virtual interview but this time, base it off of personal situations or off of your resume.
The interviewers from my experience are respectful, transparent and professional. Bring your 'A' game.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
All questions use the standard STAR method. Situation (at hand), Task (responsible for), Action (required and taken), Response.
-Tell us a bit about yourself based on your past work experience
-Why do you wish to pursue the Professional Healthcare Representative role?
-Tell us about a time you were creative in your approach
-Tell us about a time where you tried your best for something to occur, but in the end did not achieve the results you wanted
-Tell me about a time you showed great leadership
- Relate past skills to this position
The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Pfizer (New York, NY) in Jan 2016
Interview
The interview process took almost two months. It consisted of a total of four interviews. First is a video interview, which is by far, the worst part. Then, a phone interview, an in-person interview with your direct boss, and an in-person interview with their boss. They ask traditional star (situation, task, action, result) type of questions. They are very upfront and honest through the whole process. They told me how many candidates They were interviewing, a realistic timeline on when I'd hear back from them, and more importantly, treated me with a lot of respect and dignity. By far the most pleasant interviewing process I've ever had.
Interview questions [4]
Question 1
Tell me about a time where you had to talk a team or group of people into doing something that wasn't very popular.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Pfizer (Chicago, IL) in Aug 2016
Interview
Digital Interview - Ten situational questions, there are practice questions at the beginning before you start the actual interview.
Phone Interview - Went over resume' and a couple of situational questions
Face to Face Interview
It is very important to answer all of the questions using the STAR method.
Situation, Task, Action, Result
There are videos on youtube to give you an idea of how to answer them if you are not familiar with them.
Ask for the job, as a sales person you have to know how to close.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do you want to work for Pfizer?
Tell me about a time that you successfully displayed your technical knowledge
Tell me about a time you had to deal with a difficult client
Biggest Sales Success
Why are you interested in sales?
How would you voice your disagreement with someone on your sales team that had more experience than you?