I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Elsevier
Interview
The first interview was with Line Manager, Second interview with Regional Sales VP. After that I was ivited to HQ in Amsterdam to make a business related presentation and have 2 more interviews with Solutions and Marketing VPs. Overall process was quiet easy going and very candidate-centric. I've enjoyed that experience.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Additional to clasiical questions on my previous jobs experience and skills, I've been asked to prepare a customer-facing selling presentation and deliver it to Sales and Solutions VPs
I applied online. I interviewed at Elsevier in Jan 2023
Interview
I was impressed with HR teams efforts to make me feel involved in the process and their collaborative approach. However, my experience with the hiring manager was quite different. The hiring manager, displayed a lack of professionalism by yawning multiple times (more than 10 in a 45 min interview) while I was providing answers and sharing my perspectives on various topics. This behavior is highly disrespectful and unprofessional, especially during a first interaction. Furthermore, I was deeply disappointed with the feedback I received from the hiring manager (someone who has less certifications and focus on project management field). I am happy to receive at least a "feedback" but the feedback not only failed to accurately reflect my experience and qualifications, but it also did not align with their own job description. It was quite apparent that the hiring manager did not take the time to thoroughly review my CV, but rather just captured a few keywords during interview and used them in her feedback.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Typical questions: Why Elsevier? Tell me about yourself.
I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Elsevier (Ámsterdam) in Sep 2022
Interview
I had an interview for a CC position. The first round was an informal online meeting with the hiring manager. The second round was an online interview with team members during which I was presenting a chosen topic and was asked more detailed questions related to the role. All people were very friendly and professional.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Some general behavioral questions, STAR questions.