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Updated 24 May 2025
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Given a string containing just the characters '{','}','(',')', '[',']' determine if the input string is valid. Leetcode #20
  • Ans. 

    Check if a string containing only specific characters is valid by ensuring all opening brackets have corresponding closing brackets.

    • Use a stack to keep track of opening brackets and pop when a closing bracket is encountered.

    • If stack is empty at the end, return true. Otherwise, return false.

    • Example: Input: '()[]{}', Output: true

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  • Q2. JAVA version, Spring Framework importance etc
  • Q3. Explain how Spring Framework works? Explain microservices and its uses? Explain the difference between MySQL database & MongoDB
  • Ans. 

    Spring Framework is a popular Java framework for building enterprise applications. Microservices are a software development technique that structures an application as a collection of loosely coupled services. MySQL is a relational database management system, while MongoDB is a NoSQL database.

    • Spring Framework is a comprehensive framework that provides support for developing Java applications. It offers features like de...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Explain about CORS, AuthGuard
  • Ans. 

    CORS is a security feature that allows or restricts resources on a web server to be requested from another domain. AuthGuard is a feature in Angular that protects routes from unauthorized access.

    • CORS stands for Cross-Origin Resource Sharing and is a security feature implemented by browsers to restrict or allow web resources to be requested from a different domain.

    • CORS is used to prevent malicious websites from making u...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview in Feb 2025.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions related to iOS ranged from basic to advanced, making them easy to approach.
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Behavioural/ managerial round questions
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself?
  • Q2. Overall Experience.
  • Q3. Some Technical Questions as well.
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About Azure, Active Directory, DHCP, Cloud, SQL
  • Q2. Behavioural Questions..
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. All types of technical questions and scenarios.
  • Q2. Behavioural Questions like what would I prefer between working alone or with team?
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - HR 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell us about yourself
  • Q2. What are salary expectations
  • Ans. 

    Salary expectations should be based on industry standards, experience, and location.

    • Research industry standards for the specific role and location

    • Consider your level of experience and skills

    • Factor in cost of living in the area where the job is located

    • Be prepared to negotiate based on the job responsibilities and benefits package

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  • Q3. Resume background screening
  • Q4. Commuting distance
  • Q5. Why you want to work?
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Indeed and was interviewed in Sep 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What was my job profile and work in my last organisation?
  • Q2. They explained about the kind of work they do in this role and asked the similarities if any with what I was doing in my last job
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. They asked about my job profile in my last job
  • Q2. Shared how they collaborate with the team I was interviewing with for the role and asked how I would do justice to the work responsibilities I will have in the role

Interview Preparation Tips

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Be attentive and try to find similarities between the new tasks and the ones you are already undertaking in your current role..
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in May 2023. There were 4 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 - One-on-one 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Why McGraw Hill?
  • Ans. 

    McGraw Hill's commitment to innovation and education aligns with my values and career goals in the accounts management field.

    • Strong reputation in educational publishing, which inspires me to contribute to impactful projects.

    • Focus on digital transformation, allowing me to leverage my skills in modern accounting practices.

    • Commitment to diversity and inclusion, fostering a collaborative work environment.

    • Opportunities for ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is your annual budget and when and how much you have achieved?
  • Q3. How can you add value to sales for company?
  • Ans. 

    I can add value to sales for the company by implementing strategic pricing, developing strong customer relationships, and analyzing market trends.

    • Implementing strategic pricing to maximize profits and attract customers

    • Developing strong customer relationships to increase loyalty and repeat business

    • Analyzing market trends to identify new opportunities and stay ahead of competitors

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  • Q4. How soon you can join?
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Have you worked on product development?
  • Q2. Do you have an experience in Author Acquisition?
  • Q3. Which books have you published in last organisation?
  • Q4. How can you help product team to add new products?
Round 4 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Current salary & notice period
  • Q2. Salary expections
  • Q3. Background verification and Medical tests requirements.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good and professional company to work with. Just grab the opportunity.

Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 10 Jun 2023

Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in May 2023. There were 4 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 

Just a figleaf of an assignment as I was more tha qualified.

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Fake questions but nothing about the real job.
  • Q2. Did you visit that place? Where is the location?
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Asked to meet director who had his impressions if what I answered was wrong or right, he asked about a location that had nothing to do with the job, but when he found I wa al.ost right, he approved my sel...

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Companies these days just work on networked managers and their favourites and if you are not among those, please do not feel disappointed, it is how recruitment works these days...
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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
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Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About past job experience
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About current job role
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview before May 2024, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. About work life balance
  • Ans. 

    I prioritize tasks, set boundaries, and practice self-care to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

    • Set clear boundaries: I avoid checking work emails after 6 PM to ensure personal time.

    • Prioritize tasks: I use tools like Trello to manage my workload effectively, allowing me to focus on high-impact tasks.

    • Schedule personal time: I block out time in my calendar for family activities and hobbies, treating them as important ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Working structure
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Feb 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Assignment 

Presentation on market research

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is the sales Cycle? Product Knowledge how to do incremental sales?
  • Q2. Explain the Sales Process start from Prospecting-Demo-Trial-Negotiation-Win/Lost
  • Ans. 

    The sales process starts with prospecting, followed by demo, trial, negotiation, and ends with a win or loss.

    • Prospecting involves identifying potential customers and gathering information about them.

    • Demo is the presentation of the product or service to the prospect.

    • Trial is the opportunity for the prospect to test the product or service.

    • Negotiation is the process of discussing terms and conditions of the sale.

    • Win or lo...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep Calm and Confident while giving and answer and do some research about company

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How many rounds are there in McGraw-Hill Education interview?
McGraw-Hill Education interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the McGraw-Hill Education interview process are One-on-one Round, HR and Technical.
How to prepare for McGraw-Hill Education 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 McGraw-Hill Education. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at McGraw-Hill Education expect are Publishing, Management, Sales, Salesforce and Analytical.
What are the top questions asked in McGraw-Hill Education interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the McGraw-Hill Education interview -

  1. Explain how Spring Framework works? Explain microservices and its uses? Explain...read more
  2. Given a string containing just the characters '{','}','(',')', '[',']' determin...read more
  3. How can you add value to sales for compa...read more
How long is the McGraw-Hill Education interview process?

The duration of McGraw-Hill Education interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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Overall Interview Experience Rating

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based on 10 interview experiences

Difficulty level

Easy 14%
Moderate 86%

Duration

Less than 2 weeks 71%
2-4 weeks 14%
4-6 weeks 14%
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McGraw-Hill Education Reviews and Ratings

based on 97 reviews

3.6/5

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3.3

Skill development

3.8

Work-life balance

3.6

Salary

3.3

Job security

3.6

Company culture

2.9

Promotions

3.4

Work satisfaction

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