Case Study

Merck Sharp & Dohme

Neuroscience Research Centre

Student Recruitment Brief

The aim of The Neuroscience Research Centre is to discover novel therapies for the treatment of disorders of the central nervous system. MSD presented CK FirstStep with a brief to recruit 45 students. All required a background in science; either A Level, Undergraduate or Graduate level.

The 45 Students required were split between:

• Sandwich Students
• Gap Year Students
• Industrial Trainees
• Summer Placement Students

Candidate Attraction

The candidates were sourced from 4 separate recruitment campaigns which included:

• Advertising Response in specialist publications (New Scientist)
• Local School & College Poster Campaigns
• University Tutor Recommendations
• University Recruitment Campaigns

Interviews

• Interviews were coordinated and arranged
• Design of comprehensive interview schedules
• Referencing and screening
• Hotel and travel expenses were collated
• Presentations to explain the role of CK Associates as employers

Offer

Following interview, MSD selected the students they wanted.

• CK FirstStep contacted the students to offer them the job
• Unsuccessful applicants were contacted to make them aware they had not been selected
• Contracts were written and dispatched
• Medicals organised
• References taken
• Qualifications checked
• Identities checked (face to face)

First Day At Work

CK FirstStep run seminars on the first day to explain:

• How to book holidays
• Sickness procedures
• Disciplinary procedures
• Health and safety on site

Aftercare

• On site management
• Regular contact with employees
• Involvement in performance evaluation and personal development

For more information about CK FirstStep recruitment service options, click here.

For more information about Merck Sharp & Dohme, please look at their website at www.msd-terlings-park.com.