I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Thomson Reuters (Sydney) in Aug 2018
Interview
I went through a recruiter and then had an hour long meeting with the direct manager and one colleague, the second round was with the head of department for 15 minutes.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
A few situational "how would you deal with this..." questions as well as "tell me about a time you had to .... "
I applied online. I interviewed at Thomson Reuters in May 2023
Interview
Screening with HR, was very friendly, and easy to open up to her, thought it went well but probably lacked experience. Asked pretty generic questions relating to the role and experience.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me how will you understand an industry that you have not worked in before.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Thomson Reuters (Minneapolis, MN) in July 2022
Interview
The interview process for the SEO position at this company begins with an initial screening, during which your application and resume are thoroughly reviewed. If you successfully clear this stage, you'll proceed to a more in-depth assessment, starting with a one-on-one interview with the hiring manager. In this initial managerial interview, the focus is on exploring your background, work experience, and how well you would fit within the team. The conversation delves into your resume, with the manager asking specific questions about your past roles, responsibilities, and achievements in the field of SEO. Additionally, you can expect behavioral questions aimed at evaluating your problem-solving skills, teamwork abilities, and your capacity to navigate challenges in the dynamic SEO industry. This interview also provides an opportunity to discuss your alignment with the company's values and mission. Following the managerial interview, the process advances to the technical evaluation stage. Here, you'll meet with a panel of two SEO experts from the company. Their role is to assess your knowledge and expertise in the industry. They will pose a series of intermediate-level questions, designed to gauge your understanding of various SEO topics. These questions encompass a broad spectrum of areas, including on-page SEO optimization techniques and off-page strategies like link building. The aim is to determine your proficiency and problem-solving abilities in real-world SEO scenarios. This comprehensive interview process allows the company to thoroughly evaluate your qualifications and potential fit within their SEO team.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Can you explain the key elements of on-page SEO optimization, and how do you prioritize them for a new webpage? What are meta title and meta description tags? How do you write effective ones for improving click-through rates and search engine visibility? Walk us through your process for conducting keyword research. How do you determine which keywords to target for a specific client or project?