I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at IQVIA in Mar 2017
Interview
Got in touch through an internal recruiter who circulated resume and then set up initial phone screens. They did multiple phone interviews before deciding to bring in for in person interview. They focused heavily on interest in business area to gauge how long would stay. It sounded like there was an attrition issue and they were looking for sr. Consultants who would stick around longer. No signing bonus was offered which was very uncompetitive vs other offers.
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Lots of focus on fit, travel preference, and interest in CI. They are looking to plug long-term roles.
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at IQVIA (Amsterdam)
Interview
The interview process was slow and quite drawn out. In total, I completed five interviews. The interviewers were lovely, and the questions were generally reasonable and not overly difficult. However, the process itself often felt unclear. For example, after my final-round interview, I was told I had received positive feedback and that they wanted to progress me to another final round. In that subsequent interview, I was told there may not be enough business in the area I had applied for, and asked whether I would be open to working in other areas, despite a previous interviewer suggesting they wanted me to specialise in a different area. Overall, I found the communication somewhat inconsistent and confusing. The process took around three months in total, which felt unnecessarily drawn out.
Mix of behavioral and technical skills. Focus on understanding the current role and diversity of experiences. How I managed a team, handled challenging situations, value I bring to the table
I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at IQVIA in Feb 2025
Interview
Erstes Gespräch mit HR - Erfahrung, Fit, Motivation; zweites Gespräch mit Abteilungsleitung - Erfahrung, case study zum Umgang mit Datenbanken; drittes Gespräch mit Leitung einer anderen Abteilung - business case study
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Question 1
Wie gehen Sie mit Fehlern um, die Sie/Ihr Team gemacht haben/hat?