How do I apply?
The only way to apply for positions is through our Online Recruitment Center. To expedite our Recruitment team’s ability to review your skills, we no longer accept paper resumes that come to us via mail or fax. When you submit your resume to us electronically it enables our Recruitment team to immediately search on your resume and possibly match it to open positions.

You can search for jobs on our Online Recruitment Center and then apply on-line using the “Apply to This Job” link at the top of the selected job description page. Or, you can create a Career Profile now and when you identify a job you are interested in applying for, log-in to our Online Recruitment Center and apply.

You will need Internet access and an e-mail address to apply online. If you do not have Internet access, visit your public library or ask a friend to provide you with Internet access. If you need to obtain an e-mail address, you can create a free e-mail account through one of the following sites:

www.hotmail.com
www.yahoo.com

For more details on submitting your resume to AstraZeneca please visit our How to Apply section.

Can I apply to AstraZeneca without applying to a specific job?
At this time we only accept resumes for current open positions listed on our Online Recruitment Center. This is to ensure that you have reviewed the particular position(s) and have determined that your skills and abilities are a match for that position. If you determine that you are not a match for a current open position, you can create a Career Profile and then check back periodically on our Online Recruitment Center to review new positions and apply.

Is it best to use a recruitment agency to represent me?
We believe applying yourself using our Online Recruitment Center is the most efficient and effective way to apply for jobs with AstraZeneca.

Who can I contact to discuss the position I am interested in?
Due to the high volume of resumes that we receive, we are unable to provide you with a contact to discuss open positions.

How long will a job be posted on the www.astrazenecacareers.com site?
The time can vary from position to position. The length of the posting period is dependent upon the speed of our search processes. Jobs are posted until their status changes in our online recruitment system, meaning a candidate accepts an offer, the job has been put on hold, etc.

When should I plan to hear from AstraZeneca after submitting my resume?
You will receive a confirmation e-mail soon after we receive your resume. Our staff of professional Recruiters will evaluate resumes in our database and extend interview invitations to those candidates whose qualifications best match the job requirements. If you are invited to interview, a member of the AstraZeneca Recruitment staff will contact you. If you have not been selected, you will not be contacted, even if the position remains open.

I’m having a difficult time viewing my resume after submitting it. Help!
If you want to view and/or edit your resume, log-in to your profile through our Online Recruitment Center and then go to the “Edit my Profile” section. To view or edit your resume, scroll down to the bottom of your profile and click the appropriate link(s). If you are still experience problems viewing your resume, make sure that it was submitted in one of the following formats and that the resume does not contain any tables. Formats supported are: .doc, .rtf, .html, .txt.

What can I do if I haven't heard from AstraZeneca about my resume submission?
You can check the status of your resume submission by logging-in to your Candidate Profile through our Online Recruitment Center and clicking on the “My Applications” section. All your applications are listed here and if your status changes for any of your applications the status designation will change on this page.A member of the AstraZeneca Recruitment staff will contact you if you are selected for an interview. If you have not been selected, you will not be contacted.

What will happen at an interview?
AstraZeneca uses a variety of different interview types such as a behavioral/ competency and technical. A competency interview, for instance, is an ability or attribute described in terms of skills and behaviors that are key to effective performance within a job. A technical interview would cover the specific technical aspects of the position

I have submitted my resume and I believe I meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Why haven’t I been contacted for an interview?
We receive a high volume of resumes for consideration and the AstraZeneca Recruitment staff, which specializes in matching skills and experiences with our open positions, will invite only those candidates who most closely align with the requirements of the open position.

Will I be given any feedback as to why I was not invited to interview?
Due to the large number of resumes we receive it is not possible for AstraZeneca to provide feedback to those candidates who were not invited for an interview.

Are there any internship opportunities?
Yes. AstraZeneca offers internship opportunities in a variety of areas. To submit your resume to AstraZeneca specifically for consideration for our internships please create a career profile through our Online Recruitment Center and when prompted for source code please indicate INTERN2005 in this field. Your resume and profile will be reviewed. If your skills meet our needs we may contact you for further information. Internships may be available at various sites in the U.S.

Are there any entry-level opportunities?
We are always seeking to recruit the best talent into AstraZeneca. Many of our positions require previous relevant work experience. However, we do offer some entry-level opportunities. We encourage you to visit our Online Recruitment Center and review all of our open positions. If you feel your skill set matches an open position please submit your resume for consideration.

Where can I find career fair information?
We do not currently publish this information on our web site. We hope to be able to provide this type of information in the future.