Scientist applicants have rated the interview process at Merck KGaA with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 75% positive. To compare, the company-average is 57.1% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Scientist roles take an average of 14 days to get hired, when considering 4 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Merck KGaA overall takes an average of 35 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Merck KGaA as a Scientist according to 4 Glassdoor interviews include:
IQ intelligence test: 33%
Presentation: 33%
One on one interview: 33%
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I applied online. I interviewed at Merck KGaA (Corsier-sur-Vevey) in Mar 2021
Interview
Das Erstgespräch wurde telefonisch mit HR durchgeführt um die ausgeschriebene Stelle zu beschreiben und den Lebenslauf durchzugehen. Danach folgte ein Gespräch mit HR und Hiring Manager vor Ort, kurz über die Stelle selber, danach über administrative Themen. Die Zusage kam kurz darauf telefonisch.
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Was hast du bisher in deiner Rolle als Scientist gemacht?
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Merck KGaA
Interview
One hour teams meeting. Usual questions checking you have done your research on the company, and then ask you further questions about the job requirements with reference to CV/cover letter.
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Gave a scenerio where there was an issue with testing
The process took around 3 months from start to finish. HR interview, followed by 2 separate Hiring Manager interviews, and a full day of presentation plus interviews with the team.
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How do your skills translate to the job requirements?
Got interview through LinkedIn by recruiter. Had to send in video interviews on why I fit the role. Easy process and now got offered interview through teams which waiting for.
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Name aseptic technique experience you’ve obtained.