I applied through a recruiter. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Elsevier
Interview
Two interviews, one very professional, the other haphazard. The first interview was with a knowledgeable manager with whom I discussed the overall product and what they were looking for. The second interview was with a less experienced tech lead, who came prepared with off-the-shelf tech interview questions. The second interview didn't seem necessary, and was not a good use of our times.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
"Describe a difficult problem and how you solved it." Although this is an unoriginal and dull question, it is still presents a challenge to answer. Difficult problems and their solutions rarely can be described in a few sentences.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Elsevier
Interview
2 Tech/management and 1 HR Round. It was great and here they focus mainly on behavior of candidate rather than tech skills. Interview process was smooth and fast. In 15 days received my offer letter.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Different ways of getting 6 digit unique number from with digits 1 to 60
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Elsevier (Amsterdam) in Jun 2024
Interview
If you ask me, don't waste your time with this company. My first interview was with a tech recruiter, which was long and boring. She asked me to complete an online test, which took 2-3 hours of my time. Despite sending follow-up emails, I haven't received any feedback from the company. Avoid it!
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Technical experiences, personal and soft skill questions
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Elsevier
Interview
After completing 2-3 interview rounds, they not only communicated that I wasn't a suitable fit for the job but also treated me dismissively, making the experience disheartening and lacking in professional courtesy