I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Springer Nature (Shanghai, Shanghai) in Aug 2021
Interview
three rounds for the totoal interview. first is the screen interview conducted by HR, asking for your expectation about the work and salary. The second round is off-line manuscript task, they will send you 2-3 manuscripts and ask you to write analysis reports. The last round is the final interview, they will have common questions and online manuscript handling test.
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?