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      Red Flag Alert: Lack of Professionalism In Hiring Process Interview

      7 May 2024
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Basel
      Declined offer
      Negative experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at MDPI AG (Basel) in Apr 2024

      Interview

      First interview with an internal recruiter, basic questions such as knowledge on the company, open access, profile, publication record. Second round with two managers in China, questions seemed to come out of a basic interview questions booklet: biggest failure, etc... Third interview onsite with a local senior editor and and HR person: questions (or attack) on the personality based only on the negative: criticism, flaws, etc... Information on the salary and other basic HR points are not addressed and they refuse to disclose anything. Salary and advantages negotiation is normally expected and should be part of any interview process. The whole process was long (1 month) and I had to ask every time for feedback, they really lack professionalism, refuse to answer questions on the company atmosphere. Moreover, candidates are forced to compete against each other.

      Interview questions [6]

      Question 1

      do you know the company ?
      Answer question

      Question 2

      What is your biggest failure ?
      Answer question

      Question 3

      Did you already published with MDPI ? Do you know the publication process at MDPI ?
      Answer question

      Question 4

      Which experience changed your life ? In what way ?
      Answer question

      Question 5

      On what were you criticized at work ?
      Answer question

      Question 6

      How do you understand the position ?
      Answer question

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