Applied the online through the workday platform. In the system, submit the assignment according the JD, which should discuss a recent paper which excites you in your field, and CV along with a cover letter including your background and motivation for the position.
No offer
Positive experience
Average interview
Application
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Springer Nature (New York, NY) in July 2024
Interview
First you do an HR interview. 1-2 weeks later you will get an assessment - either make a decision on whether to accept papers in Nature, and give reasons. The other options is to assess recent literature and argue, why Nature missed out on publishing, or why you think something in Nature should be published elsewhere.
After passing the assessment, there is usually a 4h interview with the entire team, including a manuscript assessment drill.
There are long waiting times between assessments and interviews.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Is it the Editor's task to know statistics and or make decisions depending on statistics.
1. Interview with HR:
talking about your motivation, your research background, current salary and location. How do you know this job and why do you want to do this. Introduction about this job to you.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What personality traits do you possess that are suitable for this job?
1. Hr call-30mins, talk about salary/location etc.; 2. manuscript assessment, you need to assess two manuscripts at 1h; 3. Editorial interview - 1h manuscript assessment, 1h discussion, 1h behavioural questions
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What do you think that can be improved for the journal?