CAREER FAQS

Yes, you can apply for as many positions as you are interested in, as long as you meet the basic qualifications.

When you apply for a position, you’ll receive an e-mail confirmation acknowledging our receipt of your application. Recruiters review candidates to identify those whose experiences and qualifications most closely match the position specifications. We appreciate your patience as we carefully review each candidate's background and credentials against the experience and qualifications sought for the opportunity.

If you’re identified as a candidate, you’ll be contacted by a recruiter who will outline next steps. If you’re not identified as a fit for the position you applied for, you still may be contacted about other opportunities that align with your profile and/or interests. Your profile will remain on record for up to one year after you create or edit it, and you can update your profile at any time.

Full-time employees at Abbott are offered competitive benefits that help support a balanced and fulfilling personal life. While specific benefits and programs may vary by geographic location, we offer comprehensive benefits to all employees around the world and constantly strive to help our people succeed at work and at home.

Our interviews differ depending on the job opportunity. Refer to the interview processes listed on the individual opportunities pages.

After reviewing your search results, click on the position of interest. At the bottom of the page, click the button that says "send to a friend" and fill out your email address as well as a brief message, if you choose. Your friend will then receive an e-mail acknowledgment. However, he or she must submit an online application to officially be considered for that opportunity.

All current Abbott employees are encouraged to use the internal job board for consideration, which is accessed through myHR..

No. The person who referred you for the position to which you were hired is the person who will get credit. If you were hired for a position with no referral attached, the first person who referred you will get credit. Please note that this is valid within a year of your resume submission; we recommend that you update your resume and contact information whenever it changes to ensure that we have your up-to-date information.

Yes. We have an active database of candidates, and our recruiters are constantly searching for matches for open positions. In the event that you meet the qualifications for a position, one of our recruiters will reach out to you to inform you of the next steps in the process. Otherwise, we strongly encourage you to sign up for job alerts so you can actively apply for other positions here. As a reminder, you must submit an electronic application for every position in which you are interested.

Our internship program provides college students with 12 weeks of supervised, practical work experience in areas directly related to your education and career goals. You’ll experience daily challenges in a creative, dynamic environment. We recognize you are passionate about what you do, and that you want to make a difference in the world around you. We strive to provide you with a collaborative, inspiring internship experience.

We select talented undergraduate and graduate students with the intention of hiring them as full-time employees—evaluating candidates based on grade point average, leadership abilities, communication skills and relevant coursework—the same criteria used for entry-level employee selection. At the end of the internship, full-time employment is not guaranteed, but interns may apply to open positions.

Interns are eligible for the following Abbott benefits:

• Pay for each company-recognized holiday during time of employment
• Product purchase at a discount
• Time accrued toward the annuity retirement plan if later hired
• Participation in cash profit sharing (if employed at Abbott on November 15)
• As a temporary employee, interns are not eligible for medical, dental, hospitalization or accident insurance. Job-related injuries, however, are covered under Workers' Compensation for paid interns.

There’s no guarantee of a full-time position upon completion of a Development Program. Upon completion, Development Program participants may apply to open positions.

Development Program participants 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 work-life balance.