Project Manager applicants have rated the interview process at Abbott with 2.7 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 44% positive. To compare, the company-average is 63.1% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Project Manager roles take an average of 29 days to get hired, when considering 34 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 Project Manager according to 34 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 27%
One on one interview: 25%
Group panel interview: 13%
Background check: 11%
Skills test: 8%
Drug test: 6%
Presentation: 5%
Personality test: 3%
Other: 2%
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One round of strange interview only asking why do you want to work for Abbott and why did you leave your previous job. Very junior HR… No experience at all.
First stage is a phone interview with the HR. The second stage is a teams interview with the hiring manager as well once you get through the first stage with the typical question and answer format for both before the next stage.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why work at Abbott? What do you know about us? Tell us about yourself and your experience.
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Abbott (Des Plaines, IL) in Mar 2026
Interview
I got ghosted after a call with the recruiter, no email or anything. Then the recruiter called me back 3 weeks later asking me the same questions I already answered. Told him I was not interested in moving forward.
I applied online. I interviewed at Abbott (Singapore)
Interview
Application & HR Screening (Apply online, HR conducts a phone screen to discuss your background, role interest, and availability)
Technical/Functional Interview (With the hiring manager or team lead. Focuses on your technical skills, problem-solving, and role-specific knowledge)
Behavioural Interviews (One or more rounds with team members or leadership.)
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you faced a challenge at work and how you handled it.