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ICON Plc Trainee Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 16 Feb 2022

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Trainee Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 16 Feb 2022

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Feb 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Telephonic Call 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself? would like to relocate if needed?
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Telephone SQL questions regarding joins,index, views etc.
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Face to face sql questions like joins, questions from two tables after joining, identity etc.

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for ICON Plc Trainee interview:
  • Joins
  • Aggregate functions
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - As a fresher, you can easily crack sql interview, since there wont be much questions on complex things like index etc.

The main concept to focus on is joins, aggregate functions, identity, delete, truncate, create, update etc.

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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..

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 in Nov 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Tell us about yourself? Tell us about your family?
  • Q2. Why do you want to work with us?
  • Q3. Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
  • Q4. What are the responsibilities you can handle?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - The answers to the questions totally depend on your interviewer and the HR. These are like the most basic questions asked, which you need to remember efficiently. The power and the ability to achieve success depends on your attitude and personality!
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.
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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
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
1
Bad
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Explain yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a dedicated and experienced consultant with a strong background in problem-solving and client management.

    • Over 5 years of experience in consulting roles

    • Skilled in analyzing data and providing strategic recommendations

    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

    • Proven track record of successfully managing client relationships

    • Strong ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

  • Answered by AI

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed in Jan 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

8 Questions

  • Q1. What is meant by MedDRA??
  • Ans. It is medical dictionary for regulatory activities, which is used to code the adverse events
  • Answered Anonymously
  • Q2. What is hierarchy of MedDRA?
  • Ans. 1. SOC (System Organ Class); 2. HLGT (High level group term); 3. HLT ( high level term); 4. PT (Preferred term); 5. LLT ( lower level term)
  • Answered Anonymously
  • Q3. What is dechallange and rechallange?
  • Q4. What is ADR?
  • Ans. 

    ADR stands for Alternative Dispute Resolution. It is a process of resolving disputes outside of the court system.

    • ADR includes methods such as mediation, arbitration, and negotiation.

    • It is often used as a quicker and less expensive alternative to traditional litigation.

    • ADR can be voluntary or mandatory, depending on the situation.

    • Examples of ADR include settling a divorce through mediation, resolving a business dispute ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What are the minimum criteria for valid case?
  • Ans. 

    Valid case criteria

    • The case must have a clear and specific problem or issue

    • The case must have relevant and reliable data or information

    • The case must have a logical and coherent structure

    • The case must have realistic and feasible solutions

    • The case must have potential for learning and application

    • The case must have ethical and legal considerations

    • The case must have appropriate scope and complexity

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. When do you consider an event to be serious?
  • Q7. What do you mean by causality?
  • Ans. 

    Causality refers to the relationship between an event (the cause) and a second event (the effect), where the second event is a result of the first.

    • Causality is the principle that everything has a cause and effect.

    • It is the relationship between an action and its consequences.

    • For example, smoking causes lung cancer.

    • Causality is important in scientific research to establish cause-and-effect relationships.

    • It is also import...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. What is co-morbid condition

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It was a technical round which majorly focused on our knowledge of Pharmacovigilance, communication and knee observation towards the subject. And also focused on project we undertaken and medical terminology knowledge.

Skills evaluated in this interview

ICON Plc Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in ICON Plc Trainee interview?
ICON Plc interview process usually has 3 rounds. The most common rounds in the ICON Plc interview process are Technical and Telephonic Call.
What are the top questions asked in ICON Plc Trainee interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the ICON Plc Trainee interview -

  1. face to face sql questions like joins, questions from two tables after joining,...read more
  2. Telephone SQL questions regarding joins,index, views e...read more

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