Pfizer Internship Mock Interview
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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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Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
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.
Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
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 has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
"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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