About Abbott
FAQs on Abbott's U.S. Professional Development Program (PDP)
Additional FAQs:
About Abbott
Why should I work for Abbott?
At Abbott, there is a world of inspiration that you can get only from being
part of our team. Our employees are passionate about improving the health of
people around the world. Through steadfast leadership and the personal
commitment of our employees, we've built a world-class company that delivers
products that span the continuum of care, from nutritional products and
laboratory diagnostics through medical devices and pharmaceutical
therapies.
Through our diverse businesses, Abbott offers career opportunities that
connect people and potential in ways that no other company can. Our values -
pioneering, achieving, caring and enduring - continue to guide our behaviors
and decisions as we work to advance leading-edge science and technologies,
support diversity, focus on exceptional performance and earn the trust of those
we serve. Experienced professionals will find a wide range of career
opportunities at Abbott.
Where is Abbott located?
Abbott's corporate headquarters is located in Lake County, IL, at Abbott
Park, a suburb 40 miles north of Chicago. Abbott also has many locations
throughout the
United States and the world. In the U.S., we have a significant presence in
California (Alameda, Milpitas, Redwood City, Santa Clara and Temecula), Texas
(Dallas) Ohio (Columbus), New Jersey (Princeton), Massachusetts (Worcester) and
Puerto Rico. We are in more than 60 other countries around the world, including
China, Singapore, India, Italy, Canada, Germany, and Ireland.
What type of culture can I expect at Abbott?
Abbott's "Promise for Life" is a statement that describes - for our
customers, our communities, our shareholders and all of our stakeholders - what
we believe in, what we value, and what we strive to deliver in our day-to-day
work. For Abbott employees, Our Promise is our compass - guiding us in our
actions and decision making, to ensure we live up to the high expectations
we've set for ourselves in order to serve our stakeholders better.
Our Promise challenges us to continually improve and inspires us to always
aim higher.
Where can I find information on a career/networking event?
Abbott is active in our professional communities whether through university
events, national/regional conferences or other networking engagements. A
calendar of our events can be found here.
Can I update my profile at any time?
Yes, you may log in to the applicant site and update your profile as you see
fit. You may have up to five different cover letters and resumes posted at any
one time.
My password is not working/ I forgot it. What should I do?
Please visit our job search
website; in the upper right hand corner, you will see the login area and a
hyperlink labeled “Forgot Password?” Click the hyperlink and follow the
instructions detailed there.
What if I have difficulty copying/pasting or attaching my resume to
my profile?
You will have the ability to either upload your resume from the computer you
are using, or copying/pasting directly into a form within the system. You may
update your profile as you see fit and may have up to five different cover
letters and resumes posted at any one time.
I was referred for a specific position and was not hired; will you
consider my resume for other opportunities?
We will consider you a candidate for any positions for which you directly
apply. In addition, if there are other positions we feel you might be
appropriate for, we will contact you directly to gauge your interest in that
position
FAQs on Abbott's U.S. Professional Development Program (PDP)
How does the Professional Development Program work?
The Professional Development Program is a two-year rotational program with
four six-month assignments, allowing participants to gain knowledge on the
company as a whole as well as their discipline, all the while gaining
leadership, technical and interpersonal skills. Please visit our page on the
Professional Development Programs for more information.
What different disciplines offer a rotational program?
Abbott offers PDP programs in the following areas:
- Engineering (EPDP ) - Plant Engineering, Product R&D Engineering,
Division or Corporate Engineering
- Manufacturing (MPDP) - Supply Chain Planning/Materials Management,
Operations Supervision, Project Management, Purchasing
- Quality (QPDP) - Plant Quality, Division or Corporate Quality Assurance,
Division or Corporate Regulatory Affairs
- EHS (EHSPDP) - Plant EHS Support, R&D Laboratory Safety, Industrial
Hygiene, Environmental Engineering
- Finance (FPDP)- Business Unit/Division level/Corporate level: financial
planning and analysis, cost and general accounting
- IT (ITPDP) - BSA, Development, Support, Quality, Business Intelligence,
Software Engineer, Network Security
- Commercial (MDP) - Field Sales, Marketing, Pricing, Commercial Operations,
Product Management
- Human Resources (HRPDP) - Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Learning and
Development, Employee Relations, Business HR
- Physician (MD PDP)- Global Pharmaceutical Research and Development and
Global Pharmaceutical Regulatory and Medical Sciences: Drug Development,
Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacovigilance
- PharmD (PharmD PDP)- Global Pharmaceutical Research and Development: Coming
in 2010
Does the rotational program guarantee me a full-time job upon
completion?
There is no guarantee for a full-time position upon completion of the
Professional Development Program. However, upon completion, PDP participants
may apply to open positions.
What benefits are offered to PDPs?
PDPs are considered regular, full-time employees. Full-time employees at
Abbott are offered competitive benefits. While specific benefits and programs
may vary by geographic location, Abbott offers comprehensive benefits to all
employees around the world and constantly strives to enhance the balance of
work and life.
If the Frequently Asked Questions do not answer your particular inquiry,
please contact us through our Talent Acquisition Hotline number: 847-936-5431.