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ICON Mock Interview

To help you prepare for an ICON job interview, here are 35 interview questions and answer examples.

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If you were faced with a problem here at ICON plc that required a quick solution, how would you respond?

No matter what job you are interviewing for at ICON plc, a hot client or project issue can surface at any moment and the ability to solve it quickly will be essential. Your interviewer is ideally looking to hear that you have the practice, experience, and confidence to make confident decisions on a quick turnaround in your work.

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35 ICON Interview Questions & Answers

Below is a list of our ICON plc interview questions. Click on any interview question to view our answer advice and answer examples. You may view six answer examples before our paywall loads. Afterwards, you'll be asked to upgrade to view the rest of our answers.

  • Behavioral

    1. If you were faced with a problem here at ICON plc that required a quick solution, how would you respond?

  • Discovery

    2. How does this position at ICON plc fit into your career goals?

  • Discovery

    3. What interests you the most about coming to work for ICON plc?

  • Discovery

    4. Why do you believe it is important for an organization like ICON plc to embrace diversity and support inclusion efforts?

  • Discovery

    5. How would you rate your performance in this interview with ICON plc so far?

  • Discovery

    6. Are you applying for any other jobs?

  • Discovery

    7. Do you have any salary expectations if you were to be offered a position here at ICON plc?

  • Discovery

    8. Describe to me your ideal employer.

  • Discovery

    9. How do you define success?

  • Discovery

    10. When have you shown great integrity in your work during your career?

  • Discovery

    11. What sources do you look to when you need to solve a complicated problem?

  • Discovery

    12. What are your strengths you would bring to the ICON plc team?

  • Discovery

    13. Who would you say inspires you the most in your work ethic?

  • Discovery

    14. Why did you choose a career in the Pharma/Biotech industry?

  • Discovery

    15. When have you had to be extra thorough in completing tasks during your career?

  • Discovery

    16. If you could choose any special area of focus with ICON plc, which would you choose?

  • Discovery

    17. List three qualities that make you the best candidate for ICON plc.

  • Discovery

    18. What industry-related changes do you foresee impacting ICON plc in the next 12 months?

  • Discovery

    19. In your opinion, why is it important to develop relationships with coworkers?

  • Discovery

    20. In your opinion, what is the biggest development in Biotechnology in the past three years?

  • Discovery

    21. In your opinion, what is the biggest development in Pharmaceuticals in the past three years?

  • Discovery

    22. Do you prefer to work with studies related to humans, animals, or plant life?

  • Discovery

    23. If you could research any particular disorder, disease, or illness here at ICON plc, which one would you choose, and why?

  • Discovery

    24. Tell me about your greatest work-related accomplishment.

  • Education

    25. If you could choose any area in your field to study further, which area would you focus on? How do you feel that would help you with a career at ICON plc?

  • Education

    26. If you were to join ICON plc, would you consider furthering your post-secondary education to include a Ph.D. in your field?

  • Education

    27. This position at ICON plc requires a minimum Bachelor's Degree in a science-related field. How has your post-secondary education prepared you for this role?

  • Education

    28. How will you stay informed on changes in your field if hired at ICON plc?

  • Experience

    29. How many years have you worked in the Pharma/Biotech industry? What keeps you interested in our line of work?

  • Experience

    30. By this time in your career, you likely could have advanced further. What has slowed down your career progression?

  • Leadership

    31. What creative qualities would you bring to the ICON plc team?

  • Leadership

    32. How would your current co-workers describe your attention to detail?

  • Leadership

    33. How will you earn the trust of your coworkers if offered a position at ICON plc?

  • Leadership

    34. How would you rate your communication skills from 1–10 and why would you give yourself this rating?

  • Scenario

    35. How do you determine priorities when you have multiple deadlines approaching and other tasks to do?