Ethicon Sales Representative Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 9 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Ethicon.
Ethicon
Sales Representative
Entry Average Negative experience Accept offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Panel Offer
Interview formats
Presentation Behavioral
The interview process was pretty straightforward. I first talked to a recruiter, then had a phone call with the manager. After that, I met the manager in person, and then went through a panel interview. Finally, I got the job offer. The company itself has great benefits. However, the specific division I was in was quite cliquey. If you were hitting your sales targets, they treated you like royalty. But if you had a down year, you were treated poorly. They definitely played favorites and weren't fair to everyone. My personal experience wasn't great, though I know some people who really like it there.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you read and present a study?
Ethicon
Sales Representative
Entry Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Presentation Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation Other
It really depends on the manager and how fast they need someone. This process can take weeks or it can take months. You'll meet with the manager about 2-3 times, then you'll meet with their boss. After that, you'll do a field ride and you're expected to reach out to everyone you'd be working with. It's a tough interview, very selective. Don't get your hopes up and stay focused during each part of the interview. You need to be polished and follow up with everyone individually after each meeting. You're not just selling yourself to the manager, but to the entire team you'd be joining. It's intense but fun.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you tell me about a situation where you delivered value?
- Tell me about a time you had to overcome objections.
- Describe an instance where you collaborated with a difficult team member.
Ethicon
Sales Representative
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Take home
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Other
The interview process consisted of four stages: a video interview with three recorded questions, a phone screen and writing sample, an HR interview, and finally an interview with the sales team. I successfully completed the video interview and advanced to the phone screen and writing sample stage. The phone screen was primarily a check of basic qualifications like education and driver's license. I also invested several hours into a writing sample. Unfortunately, I never received feedback from the hiring manager after the phone screen, despite sending multiple follow-up emails over six weeks. The hiring process was very slow; it took two weeks to get the video interview and a month for the phone screen. Even when I mentioned another offer with a deadline, my emails went unanswered. Approximately two months after the phone screen, I received an automated rejection email. I find this lack of communication unprofessional, especially after investing time in the writing sample and prior interviews. Expect significant delays between interview stages and the possibility of no response.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What makes you interested in this type of role?
- Can you describe your skills and experiences that would contribute to your success in this position?
Ethicon Sales Representative Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Ethicon interview reports.
“Could you read and present a study?”
Read reports →“What makes you want to get into Medical Device Sales?”
Read reports →“Describe an instance where you collaborated with a difficult team member.”
Read reports →“Describe a situation where you had to convince a reluctant customer.”
Read reports →“What frustrates you most in your internship?”
Read report →“How would you respond given the sales scenario 'X'?”
Read report →“Tell me about a time you had a disagreement with a coworker and how you resolved it.”
Read report →“Can you share an instance where you encountered a difficult sales scenario?”
Read report →“What makes you interested in this type of role?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 9 Ethicon interview reports.