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Working for PPD in Athlone

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  • 21-01-2013 12:25am
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    martinak89
    Registered Users Posts: 177 ✭✭


    Hi everyone,

    I was wondering if someone could give me some advice for a job interview? I've recently been contacted by PPD in athlone for the job position of Associate Scientist and was curious to know if anyone here has worked for this company or knows what they are like when it comes to job interviews? I'm aware that they want people with science degrees and I have both a Bachelors and Masters degree but not mainly in Chemistry.....One person I was talking to says that they can be extremely tough at interviews and even nearly made her cry....Does anyone have any tips on how to impress these people?? Seriously I really need this job :/ Unlike some people, I really cant stand being on Jobseekers Allowance...

    Any help is great ^_^
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    mellowyellow46
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭mellowyellow46


    Just wondering how this went for you I have an interview there soon


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    martinak89
    Registered Users Posts: 177 ✭✭martinak89


    Think it went pretty good :P Working there 6 months now ^_^


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    mellowyellow46
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭mellowyellow46


    Congrats.. any advice??


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    martinak89
    Registered Users Posts: 177 ✭✭martinak89


    Well depends really on what position your going for and in what department you're going to be in?


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    mellowyellow46
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭mellowyellow46


    The job is assistant scientist and Ive only got a bachelors in chemistry I havent worked in a lab before


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    martinak89
    Registered Users Posts: 177 ✭✭martinak89


    Oh right, you should be grand to be honest. I mean I walked in with pretty much no chemistry background I had a masters in Zooarchaeology......and I got the job. Now I didnt get the one I was originally going for of the associate scientist, I'm Assistant Scientist. :)


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    AntaresNS
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    Hello guys, I know your post is from last year but I just want to ask you if you have any tips about interview in PPD? I've received an e-mail yesterday about phone interview and I still waiting for an answer... I hold MSc in Analytical Chemistry and I have couple years of experience in Pharmaceutical company...Cheers!


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    martinak89
    Registered Users Posts: 177 ✭✭martinak89


    I'm sure you'll be fine since you have an MSc and experience


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    dropping_bombs
    Registered Users Posts: 235 ✭✭dropping_bombs


    Sorry to drag this up again, but I've a phone interview for an assistant scientist job next week. Could anyone advise on the kind of question they ask, or what kind of thing they want to hear? I am finishing up a MSc. and have some relevant experience. Thanks


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