GSK Assesment Centre

Hello, Just got an email today, been invited to an Assessment centre in Barnard castle for the chemical analyst/ microbiologist apprenticeship, was simply wondering if anyone else was going/has been to one before.

Thank you. :smile:

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Reply 1

Turner94

Well done! when is your assessment day? I have mine on Thursday for a buisness and admin apprenticeship. Do you have to do a presentation as part of your assessment?

Reply 2

Luther94

Hello

, i just had my assessment day today, it went really well and yes i had to prepare a presentation in advance.

Reply 3

Turner94

Oh that's good!! :smile:

hopefully you will get the job! How many people were at your assessment centre? Any tips or advice? I'm getting nervous now! Haha Glad yours went well!

Reply 4

Luther94

There was 8 on mine, 4 for engineering, 2 chemical analysts and 2 microbiologists, really dont be nervous, i dont know if yours will be set out differently but, the presentation is only infront of two interviewers and the interview isnt awkward, make sure you know abit about the company and why you want the role, what you could bring to the company, also have in your head a list of scenarios for when they ask you to "describe a situation wherby you had to persuade someone" and "describe a time when a problem had two or more options available and how did you chose which option was best" generic questions like those, just be confident it really isnt as bad as i thought, it was my first ever formal interview and i came out quite confident i had done well,
Good Luck :smile:

Reply 5

Turner94

Oh really I presumed that for each different job there would be a different assessment day! But I suppose that's good as it means you have been narrowed down to the last few!
Thanks for all the detail that was a big help! :smile:

my assessment day will last 3 and a half hours, is that how long yours lasted? Also on the website it says there might be individual exercises like a role play or a group exercise? Did you do anything like that? Also where you asked questions about your presentation? Sorry about all the questions!

Reply 6

Luther94

No worries :smile:

, mine was from 8:30-12:15 ran over a bit because of some interviewers taking along time!, they ask you a few questions about your presentation but they seem to be more personal as opposed to professional like how did you feel not could you tell me a problem you faced during the trip etc. you do have to do a group activity but its not the outcome of the activity that matters its how you interact as a group so try to be the one who speaks first and gives everyone a job as this will show initiative, i was sat on a large table with three others doing the activity while there were about 15 people sat around taking notes!

Reply 7

Turner94

Oh okay thanks I'll make sure I speak up during the group exercise! :smile:

Do they test you on the companies competencies?
Thanks for all your help did they let you know when you would find out? Hope you get the job! (hope I do to haha)

Reply 8

Luther94

They ask you why you have picked GSK, and if you understand what the company does but nothing to testing if you have looked at the background of the company, thank you! and good luck on your assessment day!

Reply 9

Turner94

Just got back a while ago, I think it went fine! Thanks for all your help though, really appreciate it :smile:

Let me know how you get on!!

Reply 10

eorge174

Hello!
I have this exact assessment on friday!? I'm kinda nervous and was wondering if you had any extra tips?
Also could you tell me what you did your presentation on? I'm stuck for ideas at the mo,
Many Thanks, George :smile:

Has anyone had to do a HR Industrial Placement Presentation this year?

Reply 13

Grace Upchurch

HI I have my assessment centre for the HR placement on Thursday and I'm trying to figure out the presentation as I type! It's such a confusing presentation topic! How about you?

Reply 14

Manika.t

Original post by Grace Upchurch

HI I have my assessment centre for the HR placement on Thursday and I'm trying to figure out the presentation as I type! It's such a confusing presentation topic! How about you?

Hey, I applied to do the HR placement also! I have my assessment centre on Wednesday and I'm finding the presentation slightly difficult but its moving along I guess. How are u finding it?

Reply 15

OllieCarpenter

I have my assessment next Friday, this feed has been really useful. Was wondering if there is anyone else going for the same apprenticeship? Most of my questions have been answered, no one has spoken of the practical assessment? Is it just like following instructions for chemistry coursework?

Reply 16

OllieCarpenter

Original post by LivvyStraw1

I have my assessment next Wednesday for Laboratory Science. Trying to plan my presentation now. Did anyone get given a specific topic or case study to base the presentation on? Mine just said any topic that you are passionate about.

I have my assessment on Friday 29th, the topic for mine was the same as yours. I'm not sure whether to do mine on my sport or the work placement I did last summer? It is only 3-5 minutes so realistically cannot do both.

Reply 17

OllieCarpenter

Original post by LivvyStraw1

Most likely you'd only be able to do one. A placement might link to the apprenticeship more, but depends on if your passionate about it more than the sport.

I think that as it only asks for what I am passionate about then, Taekwondo is a true reflection of that. The practical assessment on the day will be an opportunity for me to show my love for science I feel. I think that I'll reference the placement during the interview stage.

That's what I'm thinking anyway