Pfizer Internship Mock Interview

Practice 35 Pfizer Internship interview questions covering research, regulatory knowledge, and pharmaceutical innovation.

Question 22 of 35

How do you react when you have to conform to a decision with which you do not agree?

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As an intern at Pfizer, you will have a lot of autonomy in the decision-making processes of your work. But, you will also have to work closely with seasoned professionals in your department and you may have to go along with decisions that you don't necessarily agree with. This question assesses how you will handle a potential situation as an intern that may seem to clash with your ideals. How you respond in such situations is what the interviewer is looking for.

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Pfizer is led by science. Science literally means 'the study of nature.' Asking questions rather than being guided by assumptions should be the focus of your example. The policies coming down from the top are likely in place for reasons you are not fully aware of unless you are on the board or are in the executive inner circle. Asking why this policy is in place, expressing interest in the nature of the policy, and the bigger picture and ultimate goals reveal a vested interest in the company and putting your all into reaching those goals as a member of the team.

Kevin Downey

"In situations like this, I always try to learn and ensure there is consensus among myself and the larger team. As an intern here at Pfizer, I know that I will be working closely with industry experts and I look forward to discussing differing opinions and use them as learning experiences. I know that differences in opinion and thought are what generate new and innovative ideas as well."

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35Pfizer Interview Questions & Answers

Discovery

1.What three qualities do you possess that make you a great candidate for Pfizer's internship program?

Educational

2.Walk me through your education and how you feel it has prepared you to succeed in Pfizer's internship program.

Discovery

3.If you could choose any special area of focus as an intern with Pfizer, which would you choose?

Discovery

4.What do you feel has had the biggest development in pharmaceuticals over the past three years?

Discovery

5.During an internship with Pfizer, would you have a preference for working with studies related to humans, animals, or plant life?

Discovery

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

Discovery

7.What do you consider to be your greatest accomplishment in your life so far?

Discovery

8.Why do you feel it is important to develop great relationships with coworkers as an intern?

Behavioral

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

Discovery

10.How will completing an internship at Pfizer help you reach your career goals?

Discovery

11.Who has been the greatest inspiration for you in your life?

Behavioral

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

Discovery

13.What industry-related changes do you foresee in the next 12 months for Pfizer?

Behavioral

14.When have you shown great integrity at work?

Discovery

15.How would you define success during your Pfizer internship?

Discovery

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

Behavioral

17.How would your professors and student colleagues describe you?

Discovery

18.What challenges are you looking forward to as an intern with Pfizer?

Behavioral

19.Would you describe yourself as more analytical or interpersonal as a new intern here at Pfizer?

Behavioral

20.How would you describe your work style that you would bring to the Pfizer internship program?

Behavioral

21.Talk about the biggest disappointment you had to face up to this point in your life. What did you learn from that situation that you can bring to the Pfizer internship program?

Situational

22.How do you react when you have to conform to a decision with which you do not agree?

Direct

23.Do you have any issue relocating for a short period of time to join the Pfizer internship program?

Situational

24.How have you handled working under someone in the past that you felt was not good at communicating?

Educational

25.What have been your strongest subjects during your schooling?

Behavioral

26.How would you rate your time management skills that you would bring to Pfizer as an intern?

Discovery

27.How did you ultimately choose this career path for yourself?

Discovery

28.What excites you the most about this Pfizer internship opportunity?

Discovery

29.Tell us about your extracurricular involvement or how you spend your spare time.

Discovery

30.Do you have any volunteer or community service experience?

Behavioral

31.How do you typically respond to negative feedback or constructive criticism?

Behavioral

32.Would you come to our Pfizer internship program with ability to work under pressure and handle stressful situations?

Behavioral

33.Describe the approach to learning new skills that you would bring to the Pfizer internship program.

General

34.Do you have any additional questions for me about this Pfizer internship opportunity?

Discovery

Pfizer Internship Mock Interview

How do you react when you have to conform to a decision with which you do not agree?

35Pfizer Interview Questions & Answers

1.What three qualities do you possess that make you a great candidate for Pfizer's internship program?

2.Walk me through your education and how you feel it has prepared you to succeed in Pfizer's internship program.

3.If you could choose any special area of focus as an intern with Pfizer, which would you choose?

4.What do you feel has had the biggest development in pharmaceuticals over the past three years?

5.During an internship with Pfizer, would you have a preference for working with studies related to humans, animals, or plant life?

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

7.What do you consider to be your greatest accomplishment in your life so far?

8.Why do you feel it is important to develop great relationships with coworkers as an intern?

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

10.How will completing an internship at Pfizer help you reach your career goals?

11.Who has been the greatest inspiration for you in your life?

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

13.What industry-related changes do you foresee in the next 12 months for Pfizer?

14.When have you shown great integrity at work?

15.How would you define success during your Pfizer internship?

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

17.How would your professors and student colleagues describe you?

18.What challenges are you looking forward to as an intern with Pfizer?

19.Would you describe yourself as more analytical or interpersonal as a new intern here at Pfizer?

20.How would you describe your work style that you would bring to the Pfizer internship program?

21.Talk about the biggest disappointment you had to face up to this point in your life. What did you learn from that situation that you can bring to the Pfizer internship program?

22.How do you react when you have to conform to a decision with which you do not agree?

23.Do you have any issue relocating for a short period of time to join the Pfizer internship program?

24.How have you handled working under someone in the past that you felt was not good at communicating?

25.What have been your strongest subjects during your schooling?

26.How would you rate your time management skills that you would bring to Pfizer as an intern?

27.How did you ultimately choose this career path for yourself?

28.What excites you the most about this Pfizer internship opportunity?

29.Tell us about your extracurricular involvement or how you spend your spare time.

30.Do you have any volunteer or community service experience?

31.How do you typically respond to negative feedback or constructive criticism?

32.Would you come to our Pfizer internship program with ability to work under pressure and handle stressful situations?

33.Describe the approach to learning new skills that you would bring to the Pfizer internship program.

34.Do you have any additional questions for me about this Pfizer internship opportunity?

35.How has your education prepared you to succeed in our diverse work community here at Pfizer?