Recruiting Process Frequently Asked Questions
We have compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions about the recruiting process at PPD.
1. What happens when I submit my resume?
2. How long will PPD keep my resume on file?
3. When will I be contacted about my resume submission?
4. How do I learn about open positions at PPD?
5. How do I apply for a position at PPD?
6. How will I know if I am selected as a candidate?
7. How do I learn more about PPD locations?
8. How should I prepare for an interview?
9. Does PPD hold job fairs or recruiting events that I can attend?
10. What if I have a technical problem submitting my resume?
11. How do I refer a friend if I see a position well suited for
him or her?
12. Can I update my resume?
13. How do I check on the status of my application/resume?
1. What happens when I submit my resume?
When you submit your resume using our electronic submission process (United States and Canada only), you will be redirected to a screen confirming our receipt of your resume. That means a PPD recruiter has access to your information as part of our database. Your resume will be compared to the criteria for the position you have selected. If you are chosen as a candidate, one of our recruiters will contact you. If there is no current position that is a good fit for your skills, your resume will be retained in our database and matched against other open positions for six months.
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2. How long will PPD keep my resume on file?
We retain your resume in our database for a period of six months.
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3. When will I be contacted about my resume submission?
If your resume is a good match for an open position, you will be contacted for a preliminary telephone interview within a few weeks. If your skills are not a match for current positions, your resume will be kept in our database for six months. Unfortunately, given the high volume of resumes PPD receives, it is not possible to contact all applicants personally.
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4. How do I learn about open positions at PPD?
The best way to learn about positions at PPD is to visit our careers page often. Our Web site updates our open positions daily.
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5. How do I apply for a position at PPD?
United States and Canada
To apply for open positions within PPD in the United States and Canada, submit your resume using our online submission process.
Locations outside the United State and Canada
For positions outside the United States and Canada, please e-mail a copy of your curriculum vitae (c.v.) or resume to the contact information provided on the individual country pages within our careers portal.
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6. How will I know if I am selected as a candidate?
Your resume will be compared to the criteria for the position you have selected. If you are chosen as a candidate, one of our recruiters will contact you. If there is no current position that is a good fit for your skills, your resume will be retained in our database and matched against other open positions for six months.
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7. How do I learn more about PPD locations?
For more information on PPD locations, visit our corporate
locations Web page.
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8. How should I prepare for an interview?
There are several important steps to take in preparation for your interview at PPD:
- Be well-rested
- Arrive on site for the interview about 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time
- Bring several copies of your c.v. or resume to distribute, if necessary
- Be prepared to answer questions related to your experience, education, skills, certifications and training
- Think about how accurately your answers to those questions (above) convey your experience and skills
- Make a list of questions you would like to ask about the position, career development or the company
- Finally, just relax and be confident. If you are invited to a face-to-face interview at PPD, you are already among the best candidates in your field
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9. Does PPD hold job fairs or recruiting events I can
attend?
We provide an online calender of our global recruiting events. In the United States and Canada, PPD completes the majority of its recruiting through online efforts. PPD also has a comprehensive college recruiting program and has well-established relationships with some of the top universities in the United States. For positions outside the United States and Canada, resumes must be sent via e-mail specific to the hiring country. Those e-mail addresses can be accessed on the individual country page located through the careers portal.
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10. What if I have a technical problem submitting
my resume?
If you experience any difficulty with our Web site during the application process, please contact the PPD webmaster to report the problem.
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11. How do I refer a friend if I see a position well-suited for him or her?
For candidates in the United States and Canada
PPD welcomes all referrals. In the United States and Canada, you may use the Send Job to a Friend link at the bottom of the position description page. Fill in the information on this form. An e-mail from PPD containing a link to our careers section will be sent to your friend; the e-mail will note that you are referring this position to him/her.
For candidates in locations outside the United States and Canada
If you are outside the United States or Canada, please refer positions at PPD via your personal e-mail; please include a link to our careers portal.
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12. Can I update my resume?
For candidates in the United States and Canada
You can update your electronic resume on file with PPD at any time through the Web site. Please keep your login information in a safe and secure place. Your login ID is your e-mail address. Use your login to access your profile and update your resume in our database.
For candidates in locations outside the United States and Canada
For positions outside the United States and Canada, we recommend that you resubmit your undated resume via the contact information on the individual country page located through the careers portal.
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13. How do I check on the status of my application/resume?
For candidates in the United States and Canada
You can track the positions for which you have applied using our online database and login information. To confirm we have received your application, you will receive a confirmation e-mail. In addition, the position will be posted in your profile with the notation “submit.” If your resume is a good match for an open position, you will be contacted for a preliminary telephone interview within a few weeks. At this point, your recruiter will explain the remainder of the process.
If your skills are not a match for a current position, your resume will be kept in our database for six months. You will also notice the position is no longer listed in your profile.
If you have a question that is not addressed in this FAQ, please submit a question to us and we will be happy to respond.
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