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GlaxoSmithKline Interview Questions & Reviews
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Interview Experience 68 Ratings
Sales Representative at GlaxoSmithKline
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Tucson, AZ May 2010 – Reviewed Jul 1, 2010
Interview Details – First went through a phone screen, then two managers interviewed me face to face, the hiring manager who was one of them then had me speak to the VP --her boss on the phone. A week later an off was made and accepted.
Interview Question – Tell me about a conflict you had with a coworker and how it resolved. View Answer
Negotiation Details – Was able to change start date. My usual advice is to take the offer!
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Senior Statistical Programmer at GlaxoSmithKline
No Offer – Interviewed in Durham, NC Oct 2009 – Reviewed May 12, 2010
Interview Details – Go to GSK's website and find their interview information. They explain the questions you'll be asked. The questions are all like, "explain a time when you....". Be prepared with specific examples! You usually at least get a lunch. Do not expect HR to call you back or send you a letter stating the position has been filled.
Interview Question – Explain a time when you did not agree with your supervisor. How did you handle the situation and what was the outcome? Answer Question
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Vaccines at GlaxoSmithKline
No Offer – Interviewed in Dallas, TX Jun 2008 – Reviewed May 5, 2010
Interview Details – Interviewed with District Sales Manager. Initial questions were about past success stories. Then some hypothetical situations. Closed him and was top candidate. He chose another candidate with more vaccine experience.
Interview Question – Decribe one of you most difficult successful outcomes. View Answer
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Co-Op at GlaxoSmithKline
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Philadelphia, PA Sep 2009 – Reviewed Mar 11, 2010
Interview Details – Very easy going, mostly behavioral. Applied online from www.gsk.com and then 2-3 months later got a call from the manager. Manager was very nice and asked very straight forward questions. Listening is key.
Interview Questions
- Describe a time when you had to work in a team. Answer Question
- Describe a time when you had to meet a deadline. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – No negotiation. Pay is VERY fair.
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Intern at GlaxoSmithKline
Declined Offer – Interviewed in Raleigh, NC Dec 2009 – Reviewed Jan 13, 2010
Interview Details – I got a phone call from the manager to schedule an onsite interview. Onsite, the interview was mostly behavioral, things like how did you handle such and such situation in your previous projects etc.
Interview Question – How would you handle such and such situation? Answer Question
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Intern at GlaxoSmithKline
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Philadelphia, PA Apr 2008 – Reviewed Dec 11, 2009
Interview Details – It was all pretty easy. They called me up and asked me to pretty much sell myself. I 'm pretty good at doing that so it went well. Some of the questions they asked me were pretty random like "If you could be any brand of cereal, which brand would you be?" I thought it was a joke, so I treated it like a joke. Something must have went right because I got offered the internship.
Interview Question – "If you could be any brand of cereal, currently on the market, which brand would you be and why?" Answer Question
Negotiation Details – None. Interns are not allowed to negotiate- you take what they offer.
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Customer Service Representative at GlaxoSmithKline
No Offer – Interviewed in Oct 2009 – Reviewed Nov 13, 2009
Interview Details – Intial phone interview occured approx. 2 weeks after submitting job application. Invited for an in-person interview a couple of days after that. The in-person interview was a panel interview with a behavioral question format. All of the interviewers were very friendly and easy to talk to. Following the panel, shadowing of a current employee occurred, and, likewise, I found him to be very friendly. Slightly over 2 weeks after the in person interview, decisions were made and I was notified.
Interview Questions
- Describe a situation where you were under high pressure to meet demands. Answer Question
- Describe a situation where you had to relay an unpopular message from the higher ups. Answer Question
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Pharmaceuticals Sales Representative at GlaxoSmithKline
No Offer – Interviewed in Ahmedabad (India) – Reviewed Apr 2, 2013
Interview Details –
applied through campus, shortlisting on the basis of academic score
2nd round was GD, 50% shortlisted for PI.
Interview Question – why to buy dove not lux? Answer Question
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Marketing Manager at GlaxoSmithKline
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Lagos (Nigeria) May 2010 – Reviewed Mar 15, 2013
Interview Details –
* Highly transparent
* Rigorous discussion & selection process
* Strong attention to details on resume
* Detailed background check process
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* Two way
* Focus on a win win
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IT Industrial Placement Student at GlaxoSmithKline
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Jan 21, 2013
Interview Details – Online Application and Interview (presentation and competency questions)
Interview Question – Had to prepare a presentation beforehand. Answer Question
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