The Most Common (or NOT) Interview questions and How to Handle Them

In this episode, Anita Carvalho joins MSL Talk to share invaluable interview tips for aspiring Medical Science Liaisons. Anita emphasizes the importance of thoroughly researching the company and effectively presenting one's resume. She offers strategies for selling oneself during interviews and tackling common challenges, including specific MSL interview questions. The discussion covers building relationships, mastering therapeutic area knowledge, and managing interview anxiety using techniques like the STAR method. Anita also highlights the significance of aligning with company values and proper post-interview etiquette. The episode concludes with closing remarks and gratitude.

Check out my latest podcast with Anita Carvalho, Talent Acquisition Specialist at FerGene. We discuss the most common (and not so common) MSL interview questions and how to handle them.

We discuss:

 What basic interview questions should you expect
 What are some MSL specific interview questions
 What are some “not so” common and even wacky interview questions
 What are behavioral (situational) interview questions and how to handle them

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(0:00) Introduction to the episode and guest Anita Carvalho
(1:15) Anita's background and MSL interview tips
(5:28) Importance of researching the company and walking through your resume
(9:21) Selling yourself and addressing interview challenges
(12:26) Specific MSL interview questions and staying current in the field
(16:13) Building relationships and developing new territories
(17:35) Significance of therapeutic area knowledge
(19:21) Handling mistakes and wacky interview questions
(24:05) Techniques to manage interview anxiety
(26:12) The STAR technique and situational questions
(30:03) Thinking on your feet and teamwork in interviews
(34:06) Aligning with company values and preparing for the interview
(37:33) Researching interviewers and post-interview etiquette
(41:01) Closing remarks and gratitude