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      Senior Developer Interview

      May 7, 2019
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Amsterdam
      No offer
      Negative experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied through a recruiter. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Elsevier (Amsterdam) in Nov 2018

      Interview

      Contacted by a recruiter who set up a phone interview with the hiring manager and team lead. The hiring manager was not technical enough and only wanted to hear what she wanted to hear. No feedback later.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      We have a SQL query which runs for 4 days. How would you optimize it?
      Answer question
      2
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      Elsevier response
      5y
      Thank you for taking the time to leave your review We apologise for your experience with us. Your feedback is very important as we are continuously working with the Recruitment team to ensure candidate experience is as seamless as possible as well as ensuring relevant and timely communication is provided at every stage of the process. We hope this experience does not deter you from applying to Elsevier in the future.

      Other Senior Developer interview reviews for Elsevier

      Senior Software Engineer Interview

      Mar 7, 2025
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Elsevier

      Interview

      2 Tech/management and 1 HR Round. It was great and here they focus mainly on behavior of candidate rather than tech skills. Interview process was smooth and fast. In 15 days received my offer letter.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Different ways of getting 6 digit unique number from with digits 1 to 60
      Answer question

      Senior Software Engineer Interview

      Jul 29, 2024
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Amsterdam
      No offer
      Negative experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Elsevier (Amsterdam) in Jun 2024

      Interview

      If you ask me, don't waste your time with this company. My first interview was with a tech recruiter, which was long and boring. She asked me to complete an online test, which took 2-3 hours of my time. Despite sending follow-up emails, I haven't received any feedback from the company. Avoid it!

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Technical experiences, personal and soft skill questions
      Answer question
      3

      Senior Software Engineer Interview

      Feb 22, 2024
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Declined offer
      Negative experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Elsevier

      Interview

      After completing 2-3 interview rounds, they not only communicated that I wasn't a suitable fit for the job but also treated me dismissively, making the experience disheartening and lacking in professional courtesy

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      they asking more personal details
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