USA TODAY Co. Data Scientist Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 7 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at USA TODAY Co..
USA TODAY Co.
Data Scientist
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Take home Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Other
First there was a phone call with a tech recruiter, then an interview with the hiring manager. If they thought it was necessary or liked you, you might have had an assessment. Lastly, there was an onsite interview with the team. Overall, it wasn't a horrible experience, though the assessment questions were pretty difficult.
Confirmed questions0 questions
No confirmed questions were included in this interview report.
USA TODAY Co.
Data Scientist
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Case
There are 4 rounds in total. The first round involves meeting with HR to discuss responsibilities. You'll cover general behavioral questions like why you're interested in this company and this specific role, and briefly touch upon your past work experiences. The second round is more technical in nature. The third round consists of a case study, and the final round is a meeting with the Chief Data Officer.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- What motivates your interest in this particular company and this position?
- Could you introduce yourself?
- Can you describe a project that you found particularly challenging?
USA TODAY Co.
Data Scientist
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I got a call from a recruiter and she set up a call with the hiring manager. The manager is very knowledgeable. We had a 30-minute Skype call where he wanted to know more about my experience and future plans. He explained the team structure, role, and responsibilities. He mentioned he'd talk to the recruiter to arrange a coding round with the team, but I didn't hear back and my follow-up attempts were ignored.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Questions about my resume
USA TODAY Co. Data Scientist Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from USA TODAY Co. interview reports.
“What strategies would you employ to handle datasets with imbalanced distributions?”
Read reports →“If hired, what is your earliest possible start date?”
Read reports →“Could you introduce yourself?”
Read reports →“Can you describe your background in data science?”
Read reports →“What motivates your interest in this particular company and this position?”
Read report →“Were there any questions about your resume?”
Read report →“Can you describe a project that you found particularly challenging?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 7 USA TODAY Co. interview reports.