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Deccan Herald Editorial Department Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 1 Sep 2022

Deccan Herald Editorial Department Interview Experiences

1 interview found

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Aug 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Post selection of my CV (I sent an email for a position the company was recruiting) outlining why I would be suitable for the job. The HR contacted me (she’s great btw !), post which I had a written test. ...
  • Q2. Written test questions - rewrite a passage with 2 headlines, explain some economics concepts, biography in a story format.
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. My strengths & weaknesses, economics concepts, an anecdote about how I’ve overcome a hardship, etc.
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. It was with the CEO - super quick. He asked a couple of concept (economics) based questions.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - My experience was pretty stress-free. Try to enjoy the process, as long as you know your stuff.

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I was interviewed in Feb 2024.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Type of english test to check the ability to understand the language
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical questions related to the field
Round 3 - Coding Test 

General discussion about salary expectation

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Try to bulid your resume clean and be ready with all the documents
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Feb 2023. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Focus on English grammar, paragraph reading

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. It was based on editorial quality checks process. Guidance will be provided by trainers.
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. It was based on technical round which was taken previously.
Round 5 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. It was like HR round taken by manager

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Focus on English grammar, verbal communication and paragraph reading.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - English 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. SNTP English test MCQ based
Round 3 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Based on technical a managerial round was conducted and they see if u r confident or not
  • Ans. Try to have some background information about research articles and how to publish one
  • Answered Anonymously

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Nov 2022. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - English Test 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. English grammar abilities for 50 marks
Round 3 - Case Study 

Will get manuscripts and we should analyse them accordingly

Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Manager round self introduction and confidence levels are check in this round
Round 5 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary negotiations happen here
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Jun 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

English : They want to check your English proficiency.

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Ethics related questions
  • Q2. Publishing guidelines related questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Oct 2021. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Double-check your resume for any spelling mistakes. The recruiter may consider spelling mistakes as careless behavior or poor communication skills.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

General English language test and grammar checks

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical with respect to publishing company. Peer review process and ethics
Round 4 - Face interview 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Question about human plant animal ethics
Round 5 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Question related to past experience

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident enough and you will pass through. Make sure to be prepared with your introduction

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Dec 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. About job description and whether I would be persuing PhD

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Job description is your blueprint. Read the job description thoroughly and understand the role you have applied for properly. Share your past experience if it was for the same role... If you are a fresher, let the interviewer know that you atleast have the basic idea/ knowledge related to the role. Do not talk anything about competitive exams or further education that you are going to persue.

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Apr 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Assignment 

English language proficiency

Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • Q2. Tell me about yourself.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Remember the standard process of publication cycle. Learn about the company and its integral parts and prepare on responsibilities of Editor.

This can get you selected easily !!

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before May 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Basic 12th grade biology and zoology

Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions are pertaining to job title..

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Topics to prepare for OMICS International Editorial Assistant interview:
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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It's very easy to crack a job @ OMICS. Be Confident and you will win.

Deccan Herald Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Deccan Herald Editorial Department interview?
Deccan Herald interview process usually has 3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Deccan Herald interview process are One-on-one Round.
What are the top questions asked in Deccan Herald Editorial Department interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Deccan Herald Editorial Department interview -

  1. Written test questions - rewrite a passage with 2 headlines, explain some econo...read more
  2. It was with the CEO - super quick. He asked a couple of concept (economics) bas...read more

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