PRE-RECORDED VIDEO INTERVIEW TIPS, Questions & BRILLIANT ANSWERS!
Interviews for Top Jobs at Johnson & Johnson
Medical Writer Interview
I interviewed at Johnson & Johnson
Interview
Had to take a writing test, then answer many technical questions during the interview. It wasn’t easy, but this is standard for the industry. I only had one live interview, with a panel of 3 managers.
- Describe how you would approach writing a new SOA.
Internship Financial Analyst Interview
I interviewed at Johnson & Johnson
Interview
The interview was in a relaxed environment with 2 people from the recruiting team. In the beggining they asked personal question to get comfortable and then about the motivation of my application.
- Pivot tablesAbout their websiteWhy do you want to join us?Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
R&D Internship Interview
I interviewed at Johnson & Johnson
Interview
First, you send in videos of yourself answering three questions, then you get to go to the next round of interviewing. What that round entails and how many rounds are after, I will never know.
- Describe an academic experience you had
How candidates received their first interview at Johnson & Johnson
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Through a contract houseShared on August 8, 2019 – Documentation Coordinator – Warsaw, IN
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Recruiting coShared on July 30, 2019
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Contacted by J and J after 11 mos with earhlinktShared on March 28, 2019
What candidates say about the interview process at Johnson & Johnson
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Very thoroughShared on February 9, 2022 – IT Compliance Analyst – West Chester, PA
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Thorough, relaxed and friendly. They where truly professional in the approach. The most questions where open ended and inquiries where specific and concise.
I enjoyed the entire interview process. …Shared on January 30, 2022 – Manufacturing Engineering Technician – West Chester, PA -
Very unorganized; biased towards age and against female, showed by types of questions.Shared on February 19, 2020 – Marketing Manager – phone
What advice do candidates give for interviewing at Johnson & Johnson
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Nothing special — they’ll hire any random person off the street and treat them like royaltyShared on March 29, 2020 – Distribution Associate (Contractor) – Bridgewater, MA
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Be open to changeShared on December 3, 2019 – Clinical Operations Specialist – Spring House, PA
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It is high pace, they demand a lot from you, you are held highly accountable for making your numbers, they want employees to display leadership-like qualitiesShared on November 18, 2019
About three weeks after the digital interview, I logged in and saw a notification that Id been selected for the next round interview, and I should expect to hear from them about scheduling it within a few weeks. I was surprised, because I thought Id bombed the digital interview.
For the unfamiliar– The first “interview” in J&Js hiring process is a digital interview, where you record yourself responding to three questions. This was a new format for me, so I was way more nervous than Id usually be for an interview.
A couple weeks after that, I got an email saying that I hadnt gotten the job. Guess they found someone else they were comfortable with before they got to scheduling my interview. Shrug.
I got invited to do a digital interview for another job I applied for with them, but I ignored it because Id already accepted a job elsewhere. I couldnt find any clear way to withdraw my application. Once the deadline for the digital interview had passed, I got another invitation for a digital interview for the same job. This happened more than once. All that is to say that the deadline may be a bit flexible, especially if theres a shortage of competitive applicants.
I have applied/ gotten an offer/ accepted a different role with J&J. There was no digital interview for this role. I found the posting on LinkedIn, with the Easy Apply feature available. Applied, heard back within a few days, had a couple rounds of phone screenings with a couple levels of HR consultant people. Then they scheduled a proper Teams interview with the hiring team, and directed me to fill out an actual proper official application on J&Js career website. Had a verbal offer the day after the Teams interview, but the written offer took another two months because of some bureaucratic nonsense, and the onboarding process took another month because their background check company is understaffed.
Brainstorm Relevant Applications, Ideas or Solutions
Take some time before your first-round interview to brainstorm potential applications, ideas or solutions that might be relevant to your role or function with the company. For instance, if youre applying for a sales role, think about the kind of messaging that might drive sales, the types of buyers the company is likely targeting and how you might respond to objections during a sales pitch. If youre looking at a more technical position, like a role in data science, think of possible applications of your expertise that might add value to the business.
Talent tip: You can use Twitter, LinkedIn and other sources to find thought leaders in your particular field. Consider the topics that theyre talking about and try to develop your own position that relates to the role youre applying for. 5.
Prepare Your Answers to Common Behavioral Interview Questions
Behavioral interview questions—questions designed to reveal how youve handled various work situations in the past—are almost unavoidable for job seekers today. Chances are, youre probably familiar with questions like these:
The best responses to these questions start by framing the challenge, explaining what happened and then contextualizing it as an opportunity for learning, improvement and growth. Bear in mind that how you answer these questions matters, too. You need to remain calm. After all, this—you answering questions from strangers—is itself simulating a stressful workplace situation, so keeping cool counts.
Talent tip: Familiarize yourself with common behavioral interview questions and rehearse—but dont memorize—your answers. You want to sound like youre speaking off the cuff, not reading from a script. 3.
Even if your last boss was a narcissistic tyrant, complaining about him or her—or anyone else from your past professional experiences, for that matter—is a non-starter. It doesnt just make you sound petty and unprofessional, but worse: The interviewer might even decide that you, and not your former boss, are the one whos difficult or problematic to work with.
Talent tip: Keep the focus on what youve learned from challenges, and how those experiences have enabled you to continue to grow and develop professionally. 4.
FAQ
What questions are asked in a digital interview?
- Tell us about yourself.
- Where do you see yourself professionally in five years?
- What about this position drew your attention?
- Tell us about a time you exceeded expectations on a project at work.
- Why should we hire you?
How do I prepare for the JNJ interview?
- Get Your Duds Ready. …
- Prepare Your Answers to Common Behavioral Interview Questions. …
- Stay 100% Positive. …
- Brainstorm Relevant Applications, Ideas or Solutions. …
- Actively Engage With Your Interviewers. …
- Clearly Convey Your Interest.
Does everyone get a digital interview at Johnson and Johnson?
How can I pass my digital interview?
- Do your homework. Know what’s on the internet about both you and the company. …
- Practise and prepare. …
- Treat your digital interview just like a face-to-face interview. …
- Be conscious of what the interviewer will see and hear in the background. …
- Be tenacious and resilient.
