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About the Company
GSK, or GlaxoSmithKline, is a global healthcare company dedicated to improving the quality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel better, and live longer. Founded in 2000 through the merger of Glaxo Wellcome and SmithKline Beecham, GSK operates in over 100 countries, focusing on pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and consumer healthcare products. With a mission to innovate and develop medicines and healthcare solutions that make a meaningful difference to patients and consumers globally, GSK is committed to scientific excellence, ethical practices, and sustainability.
Company Profile
Year founded: 2000
CEO: Emma Walmsley
Employee Number: c.95,000
Headquarters: Brentford, United Kingdom
Core Values: Patient focus, integrity, respect for people, transparency, and performance
Official website: https://www.gsk.com/
Student & Graduate Recruitment Process
Stage 1: Online Application
Candidates apply through GSK’s official careers portal, submitting their CV and completing application questions tailored to specific roles and locations. The application process includes details of education, work experience, and motivations for joining GSK.
Stage 2: Online Assessments
If you meet the minimum benchmark for the role you are applying for, you will be invited to complete an online assessment. The assessment consists of 28 questions, including ranking, typing, and numerical style questions.
You can read more about how to prepare for this assessment below.
Stage 3: Job Simulation Assessment
In this stage, you will face the ‘world of GSK’ situation-based test. In addition to self-recorded video interview questions, there are numerical and writing-style questions. You will need to complete these questions based on the information provided, which varies depending on the role you applied for.
The self-recorded interview part of the assessment focuses on your motivation to apply for the role and the company as well as your strengths.
Stage 4: Assessment Centre
This is the final stage of the application process. It will last around 4 hours, and you will take part in 4 different exercises, one mini-case study, one business case study, one interview behavioural interview and a business-related interview.
During the case studies, you will face one or two interviewers and discuss your analysis and findings with them. You may also need to do a brief case study and answer their follow-up questions.
Stage 5: Offer and Feedback
Following the Assessment Centre, candidates receive feedback and are informed about the outcome of their application. You will receive a job offer if you are successful.
How to Prepare for the Online Assessment
GSK's online assessment has 28 questions. This assessment consists of some rank order, rating, writing and numerical questions. Throughout the assessment, you will be asked how you might respond to specific business scenarios and rank what you'd be likely to say or do and how you would feel. You will also be asked to analyse numerical information and provide responses to it.
The overall assessment is not timed, but you need to complete them in one sitting. This test is provided by Cappfinity.
⌛️ Overall Time Needed to Practice: 2 days
⏰ Overall Time Needed to Complete the Assessment: 60 minutes
In order to succeed in this assessment, you can practise our Situational Judgement Tests, which include ranking-style questions that help you understand corporate culture and what employers might be looking for and Numerical Reasoning Tests, which help you develop your analytical skills and calculation accuracy. It is important to read about GSK's culture, values, products and services before the assessment.
For the Job Simulation Assessment, please refer to our preparation guide here.
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