St. Jude Medical Interview Questions
& Process

St. Jude Medical had an info session at my school where they selected who would interview. I found out late at night that I had an interview the very next day. The first interview was with three people and was behavioral. They really focused on why I wanted the job. They asked what other jobs I was looking at and which was my top pick. I was upfront about interviewing for their Quality Rotational Program, which they didn't seem to like and made them doubt my interest in this role. I didn't make it to the second round, but I heard it involves watching a surgery and then writing an essay about it. I think they assess your personality and how you interact with everyone, including doctors and hospital staff, which is key. Although I didn't get into the intern program, I was hired directly for the same role. My advice: 1) They invest a lot in training for this role, so they need to be sure you won't quit early. Emphasize your strong desire for this specific job. 2) This job demands quick learning and initiative, so highlight your ability to grasp new things fast. 3) You'll be working directly with physicians and hospital staff, and your relationship with them is crucial for the company's success. Show off your excellent communication, people, and selling skills. If you get an offer, be certain this is what you want. Leaving after accepting and starting means you'll owe a lot of money.

The interview process was pretty standard. First, I had a phone interview to check if I was a good fit. Then, the hiring manager wanted me to come in for an in-person interview, especially since I live nearby. He mentioned giving me a tour and introducing me to the team. However, when I got there, he was late because of a meeting, and the tour and introductions didn't happen. I felt the interview was rushed, and they might have already decided on someone. When I asked about the next steps, it turned out there was a strong internal candidate. While I'm glad they promote from within, I felt my time was a bit wasted.

I was happy in my current role and not actively looking for a new job, but a recruiter reached out to me based on my resume. After an initial chat with the recruiter, they decided to move forward. The whole process was a bit disorganized from the start, with poor communication from the company. I had to fill out an application on their website, which was confusing, and the login details they were supposed to send never arrived. The recruiter had to help me out. I ended up interviewing with three managers. The first interview was on speakerphone, which made it hard to hear. The other two interviews went well, and I think I did great. They then scheduled an in-person interview for me. I confirmed the details they sent on Monday, but on Tuesday, they called to cancel and reschedule because one of the managers was traveling. I agreed, and the next day, I got an email saying I was no longer a candidate. While it doesn't bother me since I'm happy where I am, it definitely showed me what the company might be like to work for, especially with all the negative reviews about work-life balance. So, not getting the job was probably for the best.

My interview with St Jude Medical was the worst interview I have ever had! I would never work for such a mismanaged company. It all started at the unmanned main lobby, I had to track down a security guard for assistance since the recruiter never showed up then track down the four people for my interview. The first one finally showed up 20 minutes late, she was rude with no personality, short with me then left abruptly! All the employees I met really hate being there even on a Friday afternoon, all the glassdoor.com negative reviews prove it with some of the worst reviews. Finally the last interviewer I had was real arrogant guy barely understandable with an attitude asking only situation type questions playing “Where’s Waldo“ type games. He was real awkward and hesitant to work with someone with my experience fearing I will stand up to him. He told me at the end, the position needs to be filled now, I said no thanks. It's no wonder they keep re-posting for the same position, (something to consider).