I applied in-person. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at BD in Mar 2011
Interview
1st off BD is a great company and very innovative. Everyone I have spoken to has had nothing but good things to say; everything was positive from Employee development, career mentoring, to fulfilling projects and generous salary.
This is why I wanted to work there so much.
I applied in Dec. 2010 and it took until March to get to the selection process.
Mostly the interview consisted of a panel like conversation about my scientific background, successes and challenges. They mostly want to know how you think, how much you want to have the opportunity, and general knowledge for placement purposes.
Generally, STAR or personality questions. The big question is "why do you want to work at BD?" They want good people and people who think BD is a great place. Drop names and mention specific conversations with current or previous employees. Talk to the recruiter and develop a good relationship before the interview also!
Very selective program and selection is based on the divisions that need specific skills. I didn't take it too personally when I didn't get a call back, but I was disappointed.
It would be nice if they knew the skills they wanted and only interviewed the ones with those skills, but I think I learned a lot from the process and still want to work at BD in the future.
Answered 6 pre-recorded questions with a 2 minute video per question. 2nd round was a panel with 1 current TLDP plus 3 leadership members. 3rd round was a site visit, then 8 panel interviews
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Give an example of a time you demonstrated leadership outside your lab work.
I applied online. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at BD (Research Triangle Park, NC) in Apr 2023
Interview
First round was recorded questions, last one was an 'anything to add?'.
We then had virtual presentations of 3 slides and interview questions.
On-site interviews were conducted 1 day only and it was 8 (I think?) 2-4 people with specific STAR-like questions. My advice would be to have MANY scenarios in your head because it's hard not to be repetitive in the 8 interviews and they discuss candidates after. Turnaround for acceptance is quick.
The first round is a resume and cover letter submission, and the second round is recording a video of yourself answering a set of questions. The third round, which I did not make, is an onsite (potentially virtual) interview by many different teams.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Give us your elevator pitch. Describe a time you had a conflict with a teammate and how did you resolve it. Describe an example of your leadership. Do you have anything else you'd like to share with us?
