How strong are your written communication skills?
At GSK, your written communication skills are just as important as your verbal communication skills. GSK shares its Write Right principles on its website: "Write Right! We need to write things down. No business can succeed without effective written communication. We need to make sure that we've acted ethically, and our written records accurately reflect what we've done, so there's no room for misinterpretation or misunderstanding. If you write or read something and do not know if it follows our Write Right principles, seek advice. Talk with your manager first and, if needed, consult your group's legal counsel." They also offer their candidates the following advice, "Your CV should be both easy to read and follow, try to avoid too many acronyms and keep the format simple and clear."
When discussing your written communication skills and your background in advanced writing, try not to speak too fast and moderate your tone. Speaking too fast could make you come across as seeming nervous or rushed. Speaking more slowly will make you come across as a relaxed and measured strong communicator who takes their time to make sure their wording is right. Choose your words carefully. Examine and adopt keywords or key phrases they use on their website, and look up terms that you feel best apply to you or are naturally part of your vocabulary. Use professional adjectives to describe yourself and your situation, such as career focussed, ambitious, persistent, genuine, patient, enthusiastic, disciplined, and passionate.
When researching their website, you'll be able to find language that, in one way or another, effectively answers many of the questions posed throughout your interview set. Note their language and value statements. Integrate their language into your answers naturally when possible. This will inform them that you've identified them as an ideal match for what you are looking for and already embrace their culture and values.
"I am a current member of the American Medical Writers Association and consider myself an expert technical writer and medical communicator."
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