Oxford University Press Interview Questions
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Oxford University Press
Sales
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
I applied online and had an initial interview, which seemed okay. The feedback I got a week later, though, was condescending, blunt, and rude, especially since it was just an introductory interview. This feedback made me not want to apply for other roles at OUP or recommend the company. Reading other reviews and knowing about recent layoffs, I feel like I dodged a bullet. The takeover of another publisher seems to have just been about taking assets, with no care for the employees who are now facing redundancies. Their digitization strategy seems really outdated.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How do you handle challenging employees?
Oxford University Press
UX/UI Designer
Mid Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Take home Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
The process, as far as I got, includes a first phone call with HR, followed by a video call with HR and the hiring manager. Then, they send you a test that they give you a week to complete because it's complex. Finally, there's a last interview with HR, the hiring manager, and their boss. The whole thing took 2 months, which felt a bit long, but I have to say everyone was really nice.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Could you elaborate on your professional journey, educational background, and resume?
- Let's talk about various facets of UX/UI design.
- Describe your typical work methodology.
Oxford University Press
Marketing Assistant
Entry Difficult Negative experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
Don't waste your time applying here. If you get lucky enough to get an interview, you'll quickly realize they only hire experienced people for entry-level roles. They seem friendly during the interview, but afterward, they'll say they hired someone already doing the job elsewhere or that they had more experienced candidates. It's an entry-level role, which means you shouldn't need experience. It makes you question why experienced people apply for low-paying entry-level jobs and why OUP is being difficult by only hiring experienced individuals. Don't bother applying to OUP. They want lots of experience and will pay below average.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What is your understanding of OUP?
- Could you introduce yourself?
Oxford University Press
Educational Consultant
Mid Easy Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
It was a well-prepared interview, fruitful and explanatory with the job description and responsibilities. I'm not sure if such an established organization should have non-HR officers conduct such interviews; however, it was the case. Second red flag is the fact that the job title doesn't match the expectations from the candidate. Educational Consultants are not necessarily sales officers who spend 90% of their time introducing products and presenting reports like a salesperson does.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me a little about yourself, and what experience you have with sales and educational consultancy?
Oxford University Press Interview Questions
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“Does the current set of definitions include the specific definition for this word?”
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