I haven't come across a site that is very helpful in terms of what to expect with the application and interview process with Lilly, so I am going to post regarding mine.
I applied and took the exam, approximately 5 days later I received an email with a selection of several days and times to setup a phone interview.
Once confirmed you receive an email with your interview time and the number where you will be contacted.
The interview began promptly, maybe a minute after the scheduled time.
the very first question, and only question they asked regarding my resume was regarding my undergraduate GPA (i have an MBA). I will admit with 5 years work experience and an MBA I did not follow the logic of this question.
They then asked very general employment questions, i.e. if I was able to work in the US etc.
They next described the job and salary range and asked if it met my expectations.
Where I found the job posting.
Why I am looking to leave my company.
Why pharmaceutical sales.
Why Eli Lilly.
What I know about Eli Lilly and where I found the information
She then went into questions regarding my current job responsibilities.
An accomplishment I was most proud of.
Areas that I have been asked to improve upon (during performance reviews).
If and how I am competitive.
A difficult challenge for me in my professional life and how I overcame it.
How I have earned confidence from a co-worker.
That was about it. I didn't have many questions, and felt the interview was impersonal.
I would suggest not choosing the 10pm interview time, my energy was not where it should have been, and was likely reflected in my tone of voice.
I would also make sure you have some details regarding the responsibilities or understand the typical day of a pharmaceutical sales rep.
Know some stuff about the company, don't learn the complete history...that is weird.
I am likely not getting through this round, honestly I am not a very good phone interviewer. I was told I would hear about a face-to-face in approximately 10 business days, but did not get a cleat indication of my performance.
At the end, based on the questions etc., I am not sure this is ultimately the correct career path for me!
I hope this is helpful for future applicants...happy job-hunting, and remember to pay it forward!
