Science Specialist applicants have rated the interview process at Pearson with 4 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 67% positive. To compare, the company-average is 60.1% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Science Specialist roles take an average of 28 days to get hired, when considering 3 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Pearson overall takes an average of 26 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Pearson as a Science Specialist according to 3 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 25%
Group panel interview: 25%
Presentation: 25%
One on one interview: 13%
Background check: 13%
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I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Pearson (Dallas, TX) in Jun 2012
Interview
The process consisted of an initial screening interview. The second interview involved a presentation for the management in the state market. Finally, a third phone interview at the corporate level was more of a formality as the questions were more general and the tone indicated that I had been recommended for hire.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What experience do you have in presenting to teachers?
Application was not considered even though I had all the prerequisites. I received an email that I did not fit the job description. I wanted to speak to HR and they ignored me. They discriminated
I applied online. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at Pearson (Kansas City, MO) in Feb 2015
Interview
First, a phone interview with the General Manager. Then, a presentation for the VP of Sales and Director of Market Specialists on a topic of their choice. Another phone interview with the VP of sales, and finally an in person interview with the General Manager for a verbal offer. The interview process is designed to model the sales process for instructional materials - lengthy and competitive!
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about your experience training other employees.