Global Early Talent

Assessment & Selection

Louise Irvine

Agenda

The design of our Global Selection Process

What are we measuring
Each stage and what we are looking for

Some areas candidates can focus on to improve

performance

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Designing the GSK Global selection

process
GSK employees took part
in
stakeholder interviews
& global focus groups
= 130 hours of qualitative
data collection

GSK graduates and post

graduates completed 154
Job analysis questionnaires
& 49 cultural analysis
questionnaire
= 100+ hours of surveys
completed

This totals over 230 hours of data collection, involving between 250 300 employees, across 6 global regions - accounting for half the
globe.

Graduate & Post-Graduate Selection Process

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Basic Eligibility

Values Fit Assessment

Cognitive Ability Test:
Verbal & Numerical

CV & Motivation
Question Review
Interview
Assessment
Centre
Offer

What are we measuring?

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Eligibility Criteria

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What are we looking for?

Eligibility criteria

University qualification
Degree type*
Right to Work
Flexibility on location
Languages*
* Dependant on programme and market that
candidate applies to

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Online Testing

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What is GSKs Values Fit Tool?

GSKs Values Fit tool looks at the overall match between the values that are most
important to an individual and GSKs organisational values.

GSK values
Employee Values

Why is it important to Measure Values?

At GSK, our values are central to our business practices. We know that employees who
believe and embody our values prosper in our organisation. To this end, we want to
bring people into the business that share our values. We want people who have a drive
to help patients in a transparent and ethical manner.

Research has also shown that a match between the values of an individual and
organisation lead to:
Increased job satisfaction
Increased organisational commitment

Increased engagement
Decrease in turnover and intentions to quit

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Why Are We Using Cognitive Ability Tests For

Selection?
Cognitive

ability

tests

are

excellent

predictors

of

performance in managerial and graduate roles. That is, people

who perform well in these tests tend to perform well in complex

jobs. Further to this, those who perform well in cognitive

assessments tend to show

greater trainability,

learn new tasks with greater ease and in shorter time.

i.e. they

What Is A Numerical Reasoning Test?

The Numerical Reasoning Test (NRT) presents business related information

to candidates in the form of tables, charts and graphs. Candidates are required
to review this information then apply calculations to find the solution.

GSK graduates and postgraduates have to frequently deal with complex

numerical data, for example in financial planning, market analysis and problem
solving situations. This makes the NRT ideal for assessing their proficiency in
dealing
with
this
level
of
numerical
reasoning
ability.

What Is A Verbal Reasoning Test?

The Verbal Reasoning Test (VRT) is a cognitive assessment used to gauge
an individuals skill at reasoning with information presented in written format.
Candidates are required to evaluate statements and determine if they are
true, false or if its not possible to tell based on information presented in a
passage of text.
As a graduate and postgraduate at GSK verbal reasoning skills are critical to
success. This population need to be proficient at reviewing complex verbal
information and drawing meaning from it.

Application Form

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What are we looking for?

Application Form

Motivation - Why X
Programme?

Motivation - Why GSK?

Passion, motivation and enthusiasm
for working at GSK
Understanding of GSK & our values
Understanding and interest in the
healthcare industry

Experience
Transferrable learning's from Work
Experience/Extra Curricular
Activities/Voluntary Roles
Proactivity
Position of personal responsibility
Consistency

Understanding of this business area

Strengths they will bring
Relevant experience
Learning ambitions & career aspirations

Communication

Structure
Spelling
Clear use of language
Conveys enthusiasm

Interview

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What are we looking for?

Interview

Competency/Behavioural based interview

Competency/Behavioural based interview questions

Format depends on market: Video/Phone/Face to Face
Structured response , STAR format
Professionalism, strong communicator
Organised
Realistic
Ability to work with and learn from others

Ability to deal with ambiguity/change

Enthusiasm for leadership

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What are we looking for?

Assessment Centres
- Potential, not the finished product
- Consistency
- Energy

- Good judgement in decision making

- Relationship building
- Ability to deal with ambiguity/change
- Clarity

- Alignment with GSKs organisational values

- Drive

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Where can candidates improve?

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Some areas where candidates could improve their

performance

Interview
question
responses

Motivation
to work
for GSK

Video
interviewing