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Updated 8 Oct 2024

ICON Plc Project Associate Interview Experiences

2 interviews found

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Apr 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Group Discussion 

A situation-based group discussion exercise testing negotiating skills and how well one could work in a team.

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What skills do you have which would best fit the job?
  • Ans. 

    I have strong project management skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities.

    • Experience in managing projects from start to finish

    • Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

    • Proficient in using project management tools such as Asana and Trello

    • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

    • Attention to detail and ability to identify and solve problems

    • Ability to work well in a team and col...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What was a setback you experienced, and what did you learn from it?
  • Ans. 

    I faced a setback when a project I was leading fell behind schedule due to unforeseen technical challenges.

    • The setback occurred when we encountered unexpected technical issues that delayed the project timeline.

    • I learned the importance of thorough planning and risk assessment before starting a project.

    • I realized the significance of effective communication and collaboration within the team to address setbacks promptly.

    • To...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Why should we hire you for this job?
  • Ans. 

    I have the necessary skills, experience, and passion to excel in this role.

    • I have relevant experience in project management and have successfully completed similar projects in the past.

    • I possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, which are essential for collaborating with team members and stakeholders.

    • I am highly organized and detail-oriented, ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budge...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for ICON Plc Project Associate interview:
  • Your own resume
  • Publicly available documents
  • Effective Communication Skills
  • Clinical Research
  • Business Communication
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be yourself, don't sell yourself short. At the same time be honest, only cite experiences that you've actually done or courses that you've taken. The interviewer wants you to showcase all the best parts of your profile, so plan and highlight those accordingly. Keep your responses short and sweet, in case you're asked to elaborate, do so.

Most importantly, breathe before going into the interview, it'll help you collect your thoughts!
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Oct 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It is a 45 mins interview, computer based. General aptitude questions.

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Scenario based questions to understand time management and efficiency?
  • Q2. Who is the CEO of ICON Plc and where is the headquarters located?
  • Ans. 

    The CEO of ICON Plc is Dr. Steve Cutler and the headquarters is located in Dublin, Ireland.

    • CEO: Dr. Steve Cutler

    • Headquarters: Dublin, Ireland

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What are the values of ICON Plc?
  • Q4. What are the essential project management skills?
  • Ans. 

    Essential project management skills include communication, leadership, time management, problem-solving, and organization.

    • Communication: Ability to effectively communicate with team members, stakeholders, and clients.

    • Leadership: Leading and motivating team members to achieve project goals.

    • Time Management: Prioritizing tasks, setting deadlines, and ensuring project stays on schedule.

    • Problem-Solving: Identifying issues, ...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be well prepared about the company and its values. The questions are usually scenario based, please provide an example on whatever skills you provide. The interview is usually 45mins.

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Aug 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Stages involved in clinical trials
  • Q2. Randomization and unblinding
  • Q3. Behavioral questions

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Feb 2020. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

8 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. Interest in job role
  • Q3. Previous work experience if any
  • Q4. Hobbies,interests, project details
  • Q5. Family background
  • Q6. Why should we hire you
  • Q7. How much salary you are expecting
  • Q8. Any questions you can ask

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be stick on to your CV and some basic subject details, company details and job details

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before May 2018. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Basic question like describe yourself
  • Q2. As i was fresher when i have joined they mainly ask about the basic Regulatory Affairs question.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Aptitude regarding Regulatory Affairs

General Tips: Crisp and clean process it took about a week to get the offer letter.
Skills: Communication, Body Language, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Time Management, Decision Making Skills
Duration: <1 week

I applied via Naukri.com

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Generally asked about introduction first. Question asked related to pharmacology.
  • Q2. Why you join our organisation. Why do you think that you are best condidate for this position. What is pharmacovigilance and how it's work. Name of the medicines that give a analgesic effect but not in NSA...
  • Q3. Introduction

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Given the case study of patient medical history

General Tips: This interview was a technical one but was majorly a stress test. It lasted for one hour. The interviewer tested both my communication skills and technical knowledge . Most of the question asked from pharmacology. I was able to answered all the questions correctly.
Skills: Inter Person Communication Skills, Communication, Body Language
Duration: >3 Months

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Aug 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. SQL, BI Reporting related questions asked

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good..
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Jun 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. General information
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. ECTD, EU Procedures
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary Negotiation
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Aug 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic chemistry
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. General discussion
Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Chemistry nmr, reaction n mechanism

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Anagram of two strings in java
  • Ans. 

    Java program to check if two strings are anagrams

    • Create a function that takes two strings as input

    • Convert both strings to character arrays and sort them

    • Check if the sorted arrays are equal to determine if they are anagrams

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Insert and select query in MySQL
  • Ans. 

    Insert and select data in MySQL using SQL queries

    • Use INSERT INTO table_name (column1, column2, ...) VALUES (value1, value2, ...); to insert data

    • Use SELECT * FROM table_name; to select all data from a table

    • Use SELECT column1, column2 FROM table_name WHERE condition; to select specific data based on a condition

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Get and Post APIs in rest
  • Ans. 

    GET and POST are HTTP methods used in REST APIs for retrieving and sending data.

    • GET method is used to retrieve data from a server

    • POST method is used to send data to a server

    • GET requests are idempotent, while POST requests are not

    • GET requests should only be used for retrieving data, not for modifying data

    • Example: GET request to retrieve a list of users - GET /users

    • Example: POST request to create a new user - POST /users

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It was technical round and there were three panelists. Started with alot of database questions and core java question. Prepare well about your project working in the company. I couldn't clear this round recieved rejection mail after two weeks.

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ICON Plc Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in ICON Plc Project Associate interview?
ICON Plc interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the ICON Plc interview process are One-on-one Round, Resume Shortlist and Group Discussion.
How to prepare for ICON Plc Project Associate interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at ICON Plc. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at ICON Plc expect are Healthcare, Pharma, Clinical Research, Public Health and Scheduling.
What are the top questions asked in ICON Plc Project Associate interview?

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