Medtronic Interview Questions
Go Back1. At Medtronic, we want to hire bold thinkers who find innovative solutions and creative ideas to help solve problems. Tell us about a time during your career when you brought forward a bold idea. How was it received?
2. At Medtronic, we highly value the ability of our employees to achieve results. What do you consider your greatest achievement to date in your career?
3. At Medtronic, we challenge ourselves to improve people's health. When have you pushed and challenged yourself outside your comfort zone?
4. At Medtronic, we do a lot of cross functional team projects. Tell me about a project team you've been on and your role.
5. At Medtronic, we believe in continuous feedback so we can all improve. When have you received constructive feedback?
6. Medtronic is highly matrixed with US and global partners on our teams. How have you navigated this kind of environment in the past?
7. Tell me about a time you took initiative on your own.
8. Many of our projects have very strict timelines. Tell me about a time you missed a deadline or deliverable and how you handled it.
9. Talk about a time you had to engage a colleague or a customer outside of your normal interactions to solve a problem. What was your approach to building a quick rapport and solving the issue as a team?
10. Talk about a time you set a personal goal in your work and met that goal. What was the reason for setting the goal, and how did you achieve the goal?
11. In the medical device industry, our teams must be cohesive so we can continue to drive excellence. Tell me about a time you gave feedback to a peer.
12. Give me an example of a time you had to be extra diligent in order to meet a deadline.
13. When have you been asked to perform a task in which you had little or no experience?
14. At Medtronic, we pride ourselves on the unique service that we provide our customers. Talk about a time you provided excellent service to someone on the job that fell outside of your regular duties. Why was this important?
15. At Medtronic, our medical devices can truly change people's lives. Sometimes, though, a patient may have a question or concern about one of our devices. How did you handle a difficult customer interaction in a previous position?
16. In the medical device industry, there is a lot of industry jargon and lingo and many acronyms to learn to understand the business. What are some strategies you've used to acclimate quickly when you've started a new job in the past?
17. Tell me about a time you had to educate a colleague on customer using a detailed approach. What was the situation, and how did you ensure that your knowledge or expertise transferred to the other person?
18. This concludes our interview. Do you have any questions for me?
19. What do you know about Medtronic's corporate citizenship programs? Would you be willing to participate voluntarily in any of the programs?
20. What interests you about working in the medical device industry?
21. At Medtronic, we value professional development and education. What was the last learning opportunity you participated in?
22. In the medical device industry, a background in science is helpful so you can learn how our products work and help save lives. Tell me more about your background in health sciences or anatomy.
23. Have you had any direct experience working with quality initiatives in your field or had specific training in quality?
24. At Medtronic, our medical device products touch lives throughout the world. We have offices in over 20 countries. Tell me about your experience working with a global workforce.
25. What is one area of expertise you would bring to this position that we may not see on your resume?
26. How do you want to grow your career within the medical device industry?
27. At Medtronic, we recognize the personal worth of our employees, and we give our employees opportunity to advance in their careers. What are your ultimate career goals?
28. Medtronic was voted a best place to work. What kind of working environment do you thrive in?
29. Medtronic wants you to be able to find personal satisfaction in your work if hired. What provides you satisfaction in your work, and what could Medtronic do to foster that?
30. Tell me about an organization or group you have contributed to outside of work.
31. At Medtronic, we believe in finding the most efficient ways of doing things. How have you used technology to be more efficient?
32. The technology in the medical device industry is changing rapidly. At Medtronic, we are investing in new technology to help patients and our teams do their jobs more effectively. How do you keep up to speed with changing technology?
33. What are your strengths?
34. How was your relationship with your previous boss?
35. How will you earn the trust of your Medtronic coworkers?