I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Abbott (Columbus, OH) in May 2018
Interview
Applied online - digital interview where question popped up, had 30 seconds to prepare answer and then 30 seconds to answer. Next step was a personality/leadership assessment, next step was being brought in for an interview with the two inside sales managers.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Think of a time you had to resolve a conflict with a friend or roommate, how did you resolve that conflict
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Abbott (Columbus, OH) in Apr 2025
Interview
Once invited to interview, you must complete and submit your recorded responses on the HireVue platform by the specified deadline provided in the invitation. Late submissions may not be considered. Prepare thoroughly, ensure a quiet environment, and test your technology in advance to make a strong impression. This one-way video format allows you to showcase your communication skills, professionalism, and fit for the role.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
STAR method typical questions and asked about a time you used their product.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Abbott (Columbus, OH) in Dec 2023
Interview
1 30 minute virtual interview with hiring manager, followed by a video interview and personality test. Final interview was an in-person meeting with hiring manager, their boss, and a few members of the Inside Sales Team.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Abbott (Columbus, OH) in Jun 2018
Interview
3 interviews (Hiring manager, project manager, sales trainer). Each separated within 3 hours. Toured me around a few divisions and let me sit in on cold calling with team members.
Inside Sales Representative applicants have rated the interview process at Abbott with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 67% positive. To compare, the company-average is 63.2% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Inside Sales Representative roles take an average of 24 days to get hired, when considering 6 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Abbott overall takes an average of 28 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Abbott as a Inside Sales Representative according to 6 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 26%
Skills test: 16%
Phone interview: 11%
IQ intelligence test: 11%
Personality test: 11%
Drug test: 11%
Other: 5%
Presentation: 5%
Background check: 5%
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