Cambridge University Press & Assessment Journalist Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Cambridge University Press & Assessment.
Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Editor
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
You'll start by introducing yourself, then we'll go over your CV, past experiences, and discuss your understanding of the job responsibilities, and why you're a good fit for this role. After that, we'll present you with some hypothetical scenarios to gauge how you'd handle different situations on the job. Finally, you'll have a chance to ask us your questions.
Confirmed questions1 question
- As the editor attending an academic conference, how would you respond to a scholar who is asking for feedback on why their previously submitted research article was refused and if they could re-submit?
Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Editor
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It was a standard 2-stage virtual interview process. Stage 2 involved a technical competency based test. The panel was friendly and asked reasonable questions, but they asked to record the interview at the start, which was a bit of a surprise and made me uncomfortable.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share an experience of how you've dealt with disappointment?
Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Assistant Editor
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Take home Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
Applied online and got called for an interview within a month. Had three tests to do in 30 minutes, then a 30 minute interview with two people. The tests were writing a letter, doing a maths exercise, and another maths exercise using a detailed spreadsheet. Each task took about 10 minutes.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you describe the job description and what qualities you possess that align with it?
- What aspects of this role do you anticipate finding challenging?
- What are your reasons for wanting to work at Cambridge University Press?
Cambridge University Press & Assessment Journalist Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Cambridge University Press & Assessment interview reports.
“What is your understanding of the current market landscape for open access journals?”
Read reports →“As the editor attending an academic conference, how would you respond to a scholar who is asking for feedback on why their previously submitted research article was refused and if they could re-submit?”
Read reports →“What's your motivation for leaving academia to join a publishing house?”
Read reports →“What are your reasons for wanting to work at Cambridge University Press?”
Read reports →“Can you share an experience of how you've dealt with disappointment?”
Read report →“What aspects of this role do you anticipate finding challenging?”
Read report →“Can you describe the job description and what qualities you possess that align with it?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 5 Cambridge University Press & Assessment interview reports.