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Research Integrity Associate
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
The hiring process was fast and clear, taking about two weeks from applying to the interview, and then three days to hear back about the outcome. They emailed ahead of time to let me know the interview questions and how they'd be structured. The interview itself felt relaxed and friendly. We started with short introductions and a rundown of the role, then moved onto competency-based questions. After that, we had a quick chat about some parts of the job and the general vibe around research integrity and publishing ethics. They also gave me an idea at the end of the interview about when I might expect to hear back.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you share an instance where you successfully persuaded someone to adopt an idea they were initially hesitant about?
- Describe a situation where you deviated from standard procedures to tackle a challenging or intricate problem. What alternative method did you employ, and what was the result?
- How do you ensure the quality of your work? Provide a recent example where your methods proved effective and detail the outcomes.
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Editorial Assistant
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Technical screen Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation Other
It was a multi-stage interview process with different panels, totaling about 4 rounds. The first round was an introductory one where responses were recorded on their website. The second round involved a timed written test with questions specific to the editorial assistant role. The third round was a CBI interview, requiring the use of the STAR method. Finally, the fourth round was with HR and a manager.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Can you tell me about your prior work experience and internships?
- What would be your plan for the first 30 days in this role?
- Can you share an example of a time you used the STAR method in a professional setting?
Taylor & Francis Group
Portfolio Manager
Mid Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It was a 75 minute interview, pretty chill. They started by letting me introduce myself and talk about my past jobs. Then they hit me with competency questions where I had to give examples from my work history to show how I met five specific competencies. I think I messed up by going too deep into my old job duties instead of really showing how I could handle new tasks and understanding what this new role is all about.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you describe your problem-solving skills with work examples?
- How do you approach teamwork, using examples from your experience?
- Provide examples of your mediation skills from past roles.
Taylor & Francis Group
Commissioning Editor
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
For the first step, I had to do a recorded video interview. They have this whole system where you can record and submit your answers, and they even provide videos showing how to do it. I had to answer about 6 questions. For each question, I had 30 seconds to get ready before the recording started, and then I had 60-90 seconds to give my answer. I couldn't go back and review or re-record my responses. Even though the questions were pretty standard, it felt really weird that they couldn't even manage a real interview. After that, I never heard back about whether I was moving on, which just felt even more impersonal after the video thing.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Describe a situation where you had to provide challenging feedback to someone. How did you handle it?
Taylor & Francis Group Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Taylor & Francis Group interview reports.
“What action would you take if an author reached out about a mistake in the title of a book they published?”
Read reports →“How would you describe Taylor and Francis's role in the industry and the current state of academic publishing?”
Read reports →“Can you provide an example of using multiple sources to produce a piece of work?”
Read reports →“If you had to prioritize tasks on a Monday morning, which would you focus on first: administrative duties, editorial tasks, or copy-editing?”
Read reports →“How would you address a situation where internal and external communication policies are not being followed effectively?”
Read report →“What do you think the duties of an editorial assistant are, and how would you handle administrative duties?”
Read report →“When working with international colleagues, what factors would you need to take into account?”
Read report →“What strategies would you employ to maintain audience interest during a workshop you are facilitating or leading?”
Read report →“How would you rate your attention to detail on a scale of one to 10?”
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