I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Vertex Pharmaceuticals in Nov 2013
Interview
I applied online, submitting my resume and cover letter. They called and I did a phone interview, which was about 30 minutes, but stretched to 40 since i had a few questions for them. I then was called later that day for a face to face interview, which I scheduled for the next week. They brought me in, were extremely nice, and toured me around the lab I was going to work in.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Cambridge, MA)
Interview
Had a great phone interview with HR, first interview with an admin., a paralegal, and an attorney. Then I was brought back to meet the hiring VP. Everything went very well. I was referred by a friend and told everyone liked me, but then I waited over a month only to be informed that the position suddenly no longer existed. I was very dissapointed, this seems like a really great place to work.Will keep my eyes open for future openings here. Hope that this was a one time experience and not a typical experience in the hiring process.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is the most difficult thing you do at your present job.