Applied the online through the workday platform. In the system, submit the assignment according the JD, which should discuss a recent paper which excites you in your field, and CV along with a cover letter including your background and motivation for the position.
No offer
Negative experience
Difficult interview
Application
I applied online. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at Springer Nature (Berlin) in May 2021
Interview
There was 3 interview rounds. first an interview with HR on telphone, the second one a manuscript test and the third one a 4 hour interview with journal editors. The interview with the editors was not bad but was completly out of my research topic.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why you want to become an editor?
questions and disscussions on the manuscripts which was very boring and out of my research topic.
1. Interview with HR:
talking about your motivation, your research background, current salary and location. How do you know this job and why do you want to do this. Introduction about this job to you.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What personality traits do you possess that are suitable for this job?
1. Hr call-30mins, talk about salary/location etc.; 2. manuscript assessment, you need to assess two manuscripts at 1h; 3. Editorial interview - 1h manuscript assessment, 1h discussion, 1h behavioural questions
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What do you think that can be improved for the journal?
