J'ai passé un entretien chez Springer Nature (Zurich)
Entretien
Two interviews, the first was a general one, the second got more into the details. Very polite, explorative, and in two languages (English and German). Among the questions were also personality questions to check the fit into the team, as well as expertise questions related to the job itself.
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.
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.
Questions d'entretien [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
Questions d'entretien [1]
Question 1
What do you think that can be improved for the journal?