I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Elsevier in Oct 2018
Interview
I submitted an application online. I received an email almost immediately asking when I would be available for a phone interview. Two phone interviews were arranged and the interviewer never called me. On the third attempt, I called them at a pre-set time and the interviewer thought I was someone else! After finally speaking to them, I was asked to resubmit my CV and told to expect an in-person interview in a few days. I then heard nothing. I chased three times with varying responses - including being called the wrong name! I was finally told that they had offered the job to someone else.
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I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Elsevier (Chennai) in Nov 2024
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I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Elsevier (Chennai)
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The interview process consists of 3 steps. 1st is the ability to test communication through email writing and a short phone conversation. If we are through then the 2nd round is with the team manager. 3rd round is with the director or manager. Most of the questions are behavioral to be answered in STAR format. They drill every bit and when we feel that our interview has gone well, they reject us. Sometimes there is a strong feeling that some inside lobbying is happening and the hiring manager has already decided whom they have to hire. They simply choose few profile and conduct interview for the sake of being professional. They don't reply soon. They take a long process to show off that they are the best and treat candidates at the worst possible manner not giving respect to their time of wait. My interview process with Elsevier is the worst so far and if any person from Elsevier come across this post, they must seriously look into the whole Elsevier hiring process which is highly suspicious and completely mysterious.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Elsevier (Chennai) in Feb 2023
Interview
Slow process took more than a month. Let go of other opportunities to pursue this only to be rejected in the final technical round for no clear reason. There is lack of feedback as well clarity regarding expectations.
