Study Abbott's philosophy and purpose. The information isn't difficult to find on their website. List the items you identify with. Compare how those align with your philosophy and core values and how they align with your career goals. Taking these steps should prepare you to answer this question.

Advice from Abbott employees ranges from "Be friendly and show you care for the products you will be making or testing, whether directly or indirectly. What you do at Abbott really does matter..." to "Be honest, don't try to be what you are not, HR will notice this..." and "Focus on communication." Abbott states on their website, "Our intern program is second-to-none. We offer real-world work that intersects with students' passion and experience, and the strategic needs of our business today. We're innovating for access and affordability from the first day of research and development, in partnership with others to break down barriers, bringing these innovations to the people who need them. It's ingrained in everything we do."

"This is part of the reason I decided to pursue this opportunity. We both want everyone to have equal opportunity to live the best life a person can live, in a sustainable way, that crosses into marginalized communities, creating an everlasting, positive impact on the health of the world."