I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Springer Nature in Apr 2018
Interview
The interview was via skype and was long and intense. Before the actual interview I was asked to give 3 titles for Reviews/Perspectives, propose a topic for an Editorial and write a Blog on a research Article I had enjoyed reading. At the beginning of the actual interview I had 90 minutes to assess three papers. I was asked to summarize the papers and also to decide whether I would send them out for review and, if yes, which referees' expertise I would need to for a thorough peer-review process. I was also given a summary of referees' reports on papers that the Chief Editor had sent out for review and I was asked to make an Editorial decision (reject/revise) based on that.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
Other questions were: if you were given the opportunity to visit some laboratories which one would you visit?
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.
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?
