GlaxoSmithKline HireVue Mock Interview

Master 30 GlaxoSmithKline HireVue questions covering video responses, pharmaceutical scenarios, and competency assessments.

WRITTEN BY KEVIN DOWNEY
QUESTION 1 OF 30

What makes you a good fit for GSK?

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Why the Interviewer Asks This Question

Interviewers ask this question to determine if you align with their core values, mission statements, and value propositions. GSK suggests that their ideal candidates meet the following criteria: "You need to have real ambition. To possess genuine interest in your chosen career path and a self-motivated, proactive approach. You'll need to be a clear, effective communicator who can work across boundaries and quickly build a rapport with a wide range of people. We recruit and develop outstanding people, people who believe in our purpose, live our culture, and want to help us achieve our ambition."

How you answer will inform them of whether you have properly prepared for this interview, have read their criteria, have examined yourself and your qualities, and have identified this as a mutually beneficial good fit. Convey your like-mindedness and that it will take no time during your onboarding to get up to speed.

Kevin Downey
Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
What You Need to Know

How you answer this question will help the assessment model determine your confidence in whether you're the right fit for this opportunity. Therefore, before your interview, ask yourself whether you're pursuing this position for the right reasons. Ask yourself whether you are shooting for the stars or a realistic target. You want to seem like you are in your comfort zone when interviewing for this position. The best way to do that is if you sincerely believe it.

Kevin Downey
Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
Tips

Hirevue offers the following tip: "Maximize your comfort level and share your experiences and skills as naturally as possible. This is an opportunity to share your story as a candidate. All candidates applying to a position will receive the same set of questions, selected by the hiring company. Additionally, HireVue takes measures to prevent candidates from seeing these interview questions before they are taking an interview. These measures ensure that each candidate has the same amount of time to review the questions, and prepare their responses, giving all candidates the same interview experience and an equal shot at putting their best foot forward."

Kevin Downey
Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
Experienced

"I am passionate about my career, and it is my passion that drives me to consistently perform at my best. I am ambitious and proactive in my approach and a clear and effective communicator. I have strong relationships with everyone I work with and often set the pace. I have been told by several members of my teams that I am a role model."

30 GlaxoSmithKline Interview Questions & Answers

Jump to any question in the set.

01 What makes you a good fit for GSK? COMPATIBILITY 02 How would you describe your leadership style? LEADERSHIP 03 Why GSK? CAREER GOALS 04 What does commitment mean to you? COMPATIBILITY 05 How do you approach taking risks? EXPERIENCE 06 Where do you see yourself in five years? CAREER GOALS 07 What does integrity mean to you? EQ 08 Where would you like to take your career next? CAREER GOALS 09 How important is it for a company to promote a diverse and inclusive environment? DIVERSITY 10 How do you stay up to date in your field? DILIGENCE 11 What motivates you? CAREER GOALS 12 Would you be willing to relocate or travel for work? ADAPTABILITY 13 Describe what it means to be a clear and effective communicator. COMMUNICATION 14 How do you stay focused in a high pressure situation? STRESS 15 What do you do if you don't have all the necessary information on hand to proceed? PROBLEM SOLVING 16 What kind of compensation are you looking for? SALARY 17 What are some of GSK's achievements? COMPETENCY 18 What would you do if you witnessed someone at work exhibiting inappropriate behavior? EQ 19 What inspires you to do your best work? DISCOVERY 20 Tell me about yourself. ACCOMPLISHMENT 21 Who is GSK's CEO? COMPETENCY 22 What do you know about our company? COMPETENCY 23 How strong are your written communication skills? COMMUNICATION 24 Tell me about the last time you set clear objectives for yourself and held yourself accountable for your results. EXPERIENCE 25 Tell me about the last time someone gave you unsolicited feedback. EQ 26 How do you deal with stress in both your professional and personal life? STRESS 27 How do you like to be rewarded for your accomplishments? DISCOVERY 28 Which do you feel is more important - high profits or accessible pricing for medication? COMPATIBILITY 29 Tell me about the last time you worked on a particularly challenging project. CAPABILITY 30 What does success look like to you? EXPERIENCE
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