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I applied online. I interviewed at PPD in Feb 2021
Interview
There are two stages of interviews. One with the senior group leader, one with fellow group leaders. Interview was smooth, they asked mostly how you will react to a given situation. Just be honest.
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What is the most challenging situation that you ever faced?
I applied online. I interviewed at PPD in Dec 2019
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Interview process is pretty much like most CROs. They are looking for specific examples To each question. Use the STAR method! This definitely saved me. Everything is down remote now so it wouldn’t hurt to have notes
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Describe a time you were unable to meet the expectations of a client
I applied online. I interviewed at PPD in Oct 2020
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applied in PPD website -> HR interview on the phone -> HR arranges the video interview via Microsoft Teams -> interview with 2 line managers for one hour per each line manager -> HR calls if you're hired, or email
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challenging experience during conducting the trial
experience whether you have to think about the ethical issue, etc.