I applied online. I interviewed at PLOS in May 2026
Interview
Heard from the recruiter 1 week after applying and scheduled first interview with them then. Heard back 1 week later to schedule second round interview with person who would be my manager. Both interviews were fantastic! The second round interview went 20 minutes over because the manager loved my questions and then wanted to explain the team and company dynamic more in depth. They said I would hear back by a certain date to schedule the final round but then unfortunately I never heard back.
Questions with two of the current employees on the team over Zoom about my background and the role. The asked about specific experiences doing various tasks as well as general questions.
Friendly setup, expected general questions. Good organization and preparation from the panelists. They were able to explain the next steps after the interview. I did 3 different interviews: one with HR, one with direct management, and one with the team.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What I think are the most recent trends on Open Access.