Anyone interview with AbbVie recently? I’ve had couple interviews with two different teams and got all the way to the final round and both roles they end up going with an internal candidate. How is anyone suppose to have a chance to enter their org if they always go internal. Any tips on how to crack that window?

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I got through 5 interviews, followed up twice, was told I’d hear back shortly, and then got ghosted.

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I got ghosted after SIX interviews. I can accept not getting the role, but that’s honestly just disrespectful.

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That’s all pharma these days

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Go in through an approved consulting/contracting agency like Myticas Consulting or Actalent. They do this just to prove that they don’t only hire internally and are an EOE. If you’re worth your salt, they’ll try to convert you to an FTE.

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Same happened to me before I finally got in. Keep applying and interviewing, use referral links, stay in touch with recruiters and circle back if you apply to another role. If hiring manager offers to stay in touch, email them when you apply for a new role and they may be able to connect you with the hiring manager or someone who can help.
I tried to stay positive that it was a good thing that once you’re in, you’re able to move around. Just hard to get in initially.

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I have found it’s the exact opposite. Got in and it’s impossible to move around. Total catch 22 where you can’t get a role until you’ve successfully done it.

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Have someone internal vouch for you. I interviewed from outside after getting my resume passed to the HM.

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Happy to refer too

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I’m the internal candidate taking the jobs! And I’m not sorry now that I’m on the inside. Keep trying!

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WE CAN NOT CONTROL THINGS, THAT OTHER PEOPLE HAVE THE POWER TO DECIDE.

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I find that this happens in all my job interviews; I end up being Cinderella every time.

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