Interview with GlaxoSmithKline – a better quality of life

There have been mass news about GSK hiring new candidates for their IT center, recently launch in Merana Lien Hoe, Tropicana.

For those who dont know what GSK is, you can refer to it here : GlaxoSmithKline

Quoted from GSK website:

“GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is one of the world’s leaders in pharmaceutical research and development with a combination of skills and resources that provide a platform for delivering strong growth in today’s rapidly changing healthcare environment

GSK’s mission is to improve the quality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer.

With a firm foundation in science, GSK discover, develop, manufacture and distribute vaccines, prescription medicines and consumer healthcare products.

Headquartered in the UK, with major business operations in the US, GSK employs more than 100,000 people in 117 countries.

GSK’s pharmaceutical products cover a broad spectrum of vaccines and major therapeutic areas such as anti-infectives, central nervous system (CNS), respiratory and gastro-intestinal/metabolic and oncology.

GSK is a leader in the important area of vaccines and are developing new treatments for cancer. GSK pharmaceuticals business serves more than 130 countries. The vaccines are used for immunizing children, and prevent flu and hepatitis. Every day, more than 3 million doses of our vaccines are distributed around the world.

GSK has a large portfolio of products, ranging from tablets and toothpaste to inhalers and complex capsules, in over 28,000 different pack sizes and presentations. More than 34,000 people work in GSK’s Global Manufacturing & Supply (GMS) to make and distribute these products easily and effectively to millions of people around the world. They work in 80 manufacturing sites in 37 countries.”

Their financial report can be found here : GlaxoSmithKline Annual Report

Looking at their financial report, we are talking about a gigantic industry here, really huge turnover! Billions man! They are now promoting “quality of life work environment” which is too beneficial for its employee, congrats GSK!

Couple of my friends suggesting me to apply, 2 of them already got their offer, with a really impressive benefits, I try my luck. Grouped into senior level, the packages offered to me was very attractive, i cant deny it. It is only my first interview with Technical Manager, but I feel strongly I will get in with my skills, they opted for people who can do the job, not just on paper. All time in the interview that last for 2 hours, all the question is about technical thing, no BS. I cant reveal what’s inside cause that is private and confidential. For those who are interested, you can either ask Kelly IT Services or Idealseed, google for it and you will find it, now waiting for my second interview.