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Merck Mock Interview

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

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When have you shown great integrity at work?

Integrity comes from honesty and consistent moral values. Talk to the interviewer about the ways you show integrity in the workplace.

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35 Merck Interview Questions & Answers

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  • Behavioral

    1. When have you shown great integrity at work?

  • Behavioral

    2. When have you had to be extra thorough in completing tasks?

  • Behavioral

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

  • Direct

    4. Who is the CEO of our company?

  • Direct

    5. Why did you leave your last job?

  • Direct

    6. What are your salary expectations?

  • Direct

    7. By this time in your career, you should have advanced further. What has slowed down your career progression?

  • Direct

    8. This concludes our interview. Do you have any questions for me?

  • Direct

    9. How would you rate your performance in this interview so far?

  • Direct

    10. Are you applying for any other jobs?

  • Discovery

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

  • Discovery

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

  • Discovery

    13. If you could research any particular disorder, disease, or illness which one would you choose, and why?

  • Discovery

    14. 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 Merck?

  • Discovery

    15. If you could choose any special area of focus with Merck, which would you choose?

  • Education

    16. Would you further your post-secondary education to include a Ph.D. in your field?

  • Education

    17. This position requires a minimum Bachelor's Degree in a science related field. Walk me through your post-secondary education.

  • General

    18. How does this position fit into your career goals?

  • General

    19. What do you like to do in your free time?

  • General

    20. Describe your ideal employer.

  • General

    21. How do you define success?

  • General

    22. Give me one reason we should not hire you.

  • General

    23. What are your strengths?

  • General

    24. Who would you say inspires you?

  • General

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

  • General

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

  • General

    27. What industry-related changes do you foresee in the next 12 months?

  • General

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

  • General

    29. List three qualities that make you the best candidate for Merck.

  • Operational

    30. How do you determine priorities when you have multiple projects due?

  • Operational

    31. When a problem requires a quick solution, how do you respond?

  • Operational

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

  • Operational

    33. How do you stay informed on changes in the Pharma/Biotech industry?

  • Teamwork

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

  • Teamwork

    35. How do you handle disputes with your supervisor or colleagues?