Talk a bit about your work history. What would keep you interested in this work at Gilead Sciences?
Even though they have a good feel for your work and educational history through the resume you submitted with your application, the Gilead Sciences team wants to hear you talk about your work history. Even further, they use a question like this to assess your passion for the type of work you will perform there.
"Having recently graduated with my Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Science, I'm very excited about the chance to be considered with a great organization like Gilead Sciences. My goal upon coming into the workforce is to find an employer that firmly values a strong sense of integrity in all that they do and has a mission to make the world a better place. I'm confident I found these qualities here. This is why I pursued a degree in Pharmaceutical Science and applied here."
"As you can see from my resume, I have worked within the pharmaceutical industry for the past 15 years. I started as a lab assistant and am now at the supervisory level with my current company. I have loved my time in this industry because the opportunities are endless, and the work is so gratifying. I would be thrilled to continue my career growth in this industry with Gilead Sciences."
Take a few minutes to walk the interviewer through your work history, highlighting the most relevant positions you've held and the skills you've acquired that are relevant to the job you are interviewing for at Gilead Sciences. As you walk through your history, display your interest and passion for the duties you will perform daily at Gilead Sciences. If you are a new graduate entering the workforce, walk through your educational history and your motivation for pursuing your path.
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I have worked within ________ for the past 20 years. I started as a young physician and shared different responsibilities/roles in clinical trials, PV, regulatory/medical affairs. I stay in this industry because the opportunities are endless. I would be thrilled to continue my career growth in this industry with Gilead Sciences.
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