Preparing for the Interview
Following the initial assessment of your application, and if you meet the role requirements, you will advance to the interview stage of the recruitment process. Please find below some useful tips that can help you prepare and perform at your best on your interview day!
Be prepared
Carefully read through the job description
Be curious
Prepare some questions that you would like to ask the Interviewer(s). For example, those related to the position, the team, the culture etc.
Be familiar with Sanofi
Familiarise yourself with Sanofi, its culture, mission & vision, as well as current company news
Be informed
Check with the recruiter in advance if there is any dress code that you should follow and what are the personal documents you’ll need for the interview.
Be punctual
Online or in person, always make sure you arrive on time. If you are invited to a face-to-face interview, check the venue address in advance and make sure you arrive on time to register and find the room.
Be proactive
Check for next-steps with the Recruiter or someone from the Interviewing team.
Using the STAR Methodology
Behavioral interviewing is a behavior-based, semi-structured interview based on the premise that past performance predicts future performance. When you are taking part in a behavioral interview, you will be asked to give specific examples of situations you have encountered in your past experiences. You will notice that questions typically begin with phrases like "Tell me about a time when" or "Give me an example of...".
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Situation
What was the initial situation? What was the challenge? This is a structured method designed to guide your responses by breaking down experiences into key components.
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Task
What did you want to achieve? What was your goal? Highlight your skills and competencies effectively by narrating specific examples from past experiences.
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Action
What did you do in order to achieve your goal? Use “I” answers to demonstrate what you did and how your actions contributed to the result.
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Result
What was the exact result? Be specific and try to avoid the following expressions: "usually", "typically", "sometimes", "always", "generally", "I would do…"
