Nature Publishing Group Interview Questions
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Nature Publishing Group
Associate Editor
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Presentation Background check
Interview formats
Technical Presentation Behavioral
I had two interviews for the Associate Editor role. The first interview involved reading a manuscript within an hour, then presenting it with critical feedback to three editors, similar to a journal club. This was followed by traditional questions about my background and why I want to be an editor. The second interview consisted of receiving two manuscripts via email and having a couple of hours to read and write reviews on them, without any direct interaction with people.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- After reviewing the manuscript, would you suggest we send it out for peer review for potential publication in our journal, providing your reasoning?
- Can you discuss your background and what motivates you to pursue a career as an editor?
Nature Publishing Group
Assistant Subeditor
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Take home Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
I applied by sending my CV and cover letter. A few weeks later, I was sent a subeditor test to do at home, which involved tasks like proofreading and took about 3 hours. Then, with only a couple of days' notice, I was asked to come in for an interview with three team members and HR. They asked some situational questions and said they'd let me know within a week. It's been three weeks with no word, so I'm assuming I didn't get it. The salary they offered was also too low for London, so I haven't bothered to follow up.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you tell me about your strengths and weaknesses?
- What are your long-term career aspirations?
- Are there any specific areas or subjects that you find particularly engaging?
Nature Publishing Group
Assistant Editor
Entry Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Take home Presentation
Interview formats
Technical Presentation
You'll get a standard editing test to show you know your stuff and have good editing skills. They'll give you a scientific paper to review and you'll need to talk about your area of expertise. They're usually trying to fill specific team gaps because someone left. So, for instance, they might need an immunologist who's really good at genetics.
Confirmed questions6 questions
- What are the current hot topics in your research area?
- Who are the main influencers in your field?
- What's your outlook on the future direction of the field?
Nature Publishing Group
Copy Editor
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Take home Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
About two weeks after I sent in my CV and cover letter, they sent me a shortened manuscript to edit. Another couple of weeks passed, and then I got invited for an interview. They only gave me 48 hours' notice, which made it tough to schedule since I'm already employed. Anyway, the interview itself lasted about 2.5 hours. An hour of that time was dedicated to an editing test. There were 3 interviewers, and they were pretty friendly and easy to chat with. Unfortunately, I never heard back from them after the interview. My follow-up email didn't get a response either. I thought that was quite strange and, honestly, a bit rude. I guess I might have dodged a bullet by not getting the job.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- You should look up the top 10 interview questions online and get ready for those.
- They seemed really interested in how you manage task prioritization and meet deadlines.
Nature Publishing Group Interview Questions
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“Who would be your ideal dinner guest for an upcoming meal?”
Read reports →“After reviewing the manuscript, would you suggest we send it out for peer review for potential publication in our journal, providing your reasoning?”
Read reports →“Could you describe your understanding of Nature's open access policies?”
Read reports →“How would your evaluation change if the authors had conducted an additional experiment?”
Read reports →“Who are the main influencers in your field?”
Read report →“Can you tell me about something recent you've read in Nature or in your field that caught your interest?”
Read report →“If you were to suggest a new section for the journal, what would it be?”
Read report →“What are your reasons for wanting to leave the field of science?”
Read report →“What are the current hot topics in your research area?”
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Across all 17 Nature Publishing Group interview reports.