1. When have you shown great integrity at work?
2. When have you had to be extra thorough in completing tasks?
3. Tell me about your greatest work-related accomplishment.
4. Who is the CEO of our company?
5. Why did you leave your last job?
6. What are your salary expectations?
7. By this time in your career, you should have advanced further. What has slowed down your career progression?
8. This concludes our interview. Do you have any questions for me?
9. How would you rate your performance in this interview so far?
10. Are you applying for any other jobs?
11. Do you prefer to work with studies related to humans, animals, or plant life?
12. Why did you choose a career in the Pharma/Biotech industry?
13. If you could research any particular disorder, disease, or illness which one would you choose, and why?
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?
15. If you could choose any special area of focus with Merck, which would you choose?
16. Would you further your post-secondary education to include a Ph.D. in your field?
17. This position requires a minimum Bachelor's Degree in a science related field. Walk me through your post-secondary education.
18. How does this position fit into your career goals?
19. What do you like to do in your free time?
20. Describe your ideal employer.
21. How do you define success?
22. Give me one reason we should not hire you.
23. What are your strengths?
24. Who would you say inspires you?
25. In your opinion, what is the biggest development in Pharmaceuticals in the past three years?
26. In your opinion, what is the biggest development in Biotechnology in the past three years?
27. What industry-related changes do you foresee in the next 12 months?
28. How many years have you worked in the Pharma/Biotech industry? What keeps you interested in our line of work?
29. List three qualities that make you the best candidate for Merck.
30. How do you determine priorities when you have multiple projects due?
31. When a problem requires a quick solution, how do you respond?
32. What sources do you look to when you need to solve a complicated problem?
33. How do you stay informed on changes in the Pharma/Biotech industry?
34. In your opinion, why is it important to develop relationships with coworkers?
35. How do you handle disputes with your supervisor or colleagues?