Scientist applicants have rated the interview process at Abbott with 2.9 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 50% positive. To compare, the company-average is 63.1% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Scientist roles take an average of 22 days to get hired, when considering 15 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 Scientist according to 15 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 19%
Phone interview: 16%
Background check: 16%
Group panel interview: 13%
Skills test: 13%
Drug test: 10%
Presentation: 6%
Personality test: 6%
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4 individual meetings were scheduled with people on the team or that closely work with the team. In-person with schedule provided and names of attendees and titles provided ahead of interview
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Explain a recent challenge you overcame. What was the situation and outcome
I applied in-person. I interviewed at Abbott (Witney, England)
Interview
The interview consisted of two distinct parts: a personality assessment and technical questions. The personality segment included common questions such as identifying strengths, weaknesses, and recounting past mistakes. The technical portion was centred on the scientific aspects relevant to the job position, requiring a deeper understanding of the relevant science topics.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you plan and design a scientific project?
It was a lengthy process; I was invited to the interview one month after submitting my application. I was asked both general and complex technical questions. The interviewers were friendly and fostered a relaxed atmosphere.
Applied to a scientist position at Abbott Nutrition. Was reached out by a recruiter via email after couple of weeks. The email was short and just asked a few standard questions. I replied the email, but never heard back from them since then. Sent about 5 follow-up messages afterwards, but never got any response. A rejection letter came after about a month without any update.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Are you on OPT? Will you need visa sponsorship in the future?