Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at IOP Publishing as 100% positive with a difficulty rating score of 2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Publishing Editor and rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Publishing Editor and roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at IOP Publishing takes an average of 15 days when considering 1 user submitted interviews across all job titles. To compare, the average duration of hiring at similar companies like BlackRock, Inc. is 14 days, Fabricated Software, Inc. is 2 days, and Apple Inc. is 21 days. Candidates applying for Publishing Editor had the quickest hiring process (on average 15 days), whereas Publishing Editor roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 15 days).
The interview was nice and friendly. There were questions on the role and my qualifications but also it was a time to chat and get to know me outside of my CV
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us a time you overcame conflict in your previous role
I interviewed at IOP Publishing (Bristol, England)
Interview
The interview began with why I would want to work for the company and then it was mostly competency-based questions. Interviewers were friendly and the interview was about forty minutes long.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you had to improve a process in the workplace?
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at IOP Publishing (Bristol, England) in Jan 2025
Interview
Very organised and structured, the interviewers guide you through the process. They fulfilled the duty of an interviewer by creating a welcoming, friendly and comfortable atmosphere. The interview was competency-based, with some personalised questions about yourself, and the role.
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Question 1
Describe a time where you solved conflict. What would you do differently next time?