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Updated 11 Mar 2025

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user image Anonymous

posted on 30 Nov 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Email Writing 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Write an email to customer promoting a new product
  • Q2. Write a farewell email to your current teammates
  • Ans. 

    Writing a farewell email to current teammates

    • Express gratitude for the time spent working together

    • Share fond memories or inside jokes

    • Offer best wishes for the future

    • Provide contact information for staying in touch

    • Express willingness to help in the future if needed

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Some questions about you and things on your resume
  • Q2. Competency based questions. They'll give you a scenario and ask you whether you have encountered that situation and how you handled it.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It was a logical type aptitude questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. About projects and internship
  • Q2. Situation and behavioral based questions
  • Q3. Technical questions related to resume
  • Q4. HR related questions
  • Q5. Presentation on any technical topic

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Feb 2024. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic Bacground check
Round 2 - Behavioral 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Behavioral questions - Like how do you resolve when there's conflict between 2 priorities
  • Q2. Asked to provide top 3 metrics for AI assisted chat bots
  • Q3. Case study - Gave real time company problem and asked how to approach and prioritize business needs and achieve specific goals
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Product sense & behavioural questions
Round 4 - Product Management 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Casual connect on bacground & product management approaches

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View answer (1)
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Apr 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What contribution can you do for this role
  • Q2. What did you see that make this journal different feom other
  • Ans. 

    This journal stands out due to its focus on interdisciplinary research, innovative methodologies, and commitment to promoting diversity and inclusivity.

    • Interdisciplinary research approach sets this journal apart from others, allowing for a more holistic understanding of complex issues.

    • Innovative methodologies utilized in the journal's articles provide unique insights and perspectives.

    • Commitment to promoting diversity a...

  • Answered by AI

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Q1. What did you see that make this journal different feom other
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Interview Questions & Answers

user image Saswoti Nath

posted on 7 Jun 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What was your job role in your previous job
  • Q2. What was the biggest mistake you made when you were in your last job
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic questions of Magento and project details on previous companys
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How to handle the tickets and task
  • Ans. 

    Tickets and tasks can be handled by prioritizing, assigning, tracking progress, and communicating effectively.

    • Prioritize tickets based on urgency and impact on users.

    • Assign tasks to team members based on their expertise and workload.

    • Track progress using project management tools like Jira or Trello.

    • Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to provide updates and gather feedback.

    • Regularly review and upda

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Asking more personal and degrade cheaply they mostly go and join another company

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Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview before Mar 2024.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions on REST API and some simple front end questions
  • Q2. GetMapping, springboot
  • Q3. How to write a test cases in junit
  • Ans. 

    JUnit is a popular testing framework for Java that allows developers to write and run repeatable tests.

    • 1. Import JUnit libraries: Use 'import org.junit.*;' to access JUnit classes.

    • 2. Create a test class: Annotate the class with '@RunWith(JUnit4.class)' to indicate it's a test class.

    • 3. Write test methods: Annotate methods with '@Test' to mark them as test cases. Example: '@Test public void testAddition() { assertEquals(...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Very basic questions
  • Q2. Security for API,
  • Ans. 

    API security involves protecting APIs from threats and vulnerabilities to ensure data integrity and confidentiality.

    • Use HTTPS to encrypt data in transit, preventing eavesdropping.

    • Implement authentication mechanisms like OAuth 2.0 for secure access.

    • Validate and sanitize inputs to prevent injection attacks.

    • Rate limiting can prevent abuse by restricting the number of requests.

    • Use API gateways to manage and monitor API tra

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - please don't join this company one of the worst company in bangalore

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Feb 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
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 - Assignment 

First, you had written and phone call pre-assessment. That should be easy if you have good grammar, email writing, and communication skills.

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. More on work experience. Challenging scenarios faced.
  • Q2. Why should you be hired
  • Ans. 

    I have the necessary skills, experience, and passion to excel in the role of Journal Manager.

    • I have a strong background in journalism and publishing, with a proven track record of successfully managing journals.

    • I possess excellent organizational and leadership skills, which are crucial for effectively managing a team of editors and reviewers.

    • I am highly knowledgeable about the publishing industry and stay updated with ...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Do you best and don't worry about the rest as everything is touch and go in big organizations.

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Q1. Expected salary As per company norms
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I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Oct 2022. There were 2 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 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About portfolio - explain any one project in the portfolio
  • Q2. Will give a spot question regarding the UX

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Believe in the knowledge and experience you have. Interview is all about expressing yourself
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
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 

Simple questions about the experience you had so far as a project manager and how long you have been working in this role and what projects you have worked on

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell us about your schedule
  • Q2. Tell us how will you handle an author who is not willing to make the changes required by the editor in chief

Elsevier Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Elsevier interview?
Elsevier interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Elsevier interview process are One-on-one Round, Resume Shortlist and Technical.
How to prepare for Elsevier interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Elsevier. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Elsevier expect are CI CD Pipeline, AWS, Active Directory, Ansible and Azure DevOps.
What are the top questions asked in Elsevier interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Elsevier interview -

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How long is the Elsevier interview process?

The duration of Elsevier interview process can vary, but typically it takes about 2-4 weeks to complete.

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