Translator applicants have rated the interview process at RWS Group with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 100% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Translator roles take an average of 45 days to get hired, when considering 2 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at RWS Group overall takes an average of 35 days.
Common stages of the interview process at RWS Group as a Translator according to 2 Glassdoor interviews include:
Group panel interview: 50%
Skills test: 25%
Phone interview: 25%
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Very thorough, there are 4 steps of interview from HR to user. There was also a test before the final round. However user was flimsy at the end. There is one requirement they didn't specify in the listing but then it was suddenly mentioned during the final round.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Are you used to working with international teams?
How would you describe your strength & weakness?
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at RWS Group (Porto, Oporto) in Jan 2025
Interview
Firstly, I was asked to explain in detail my experience - not only job experience, but voluntary work as well. Then I was asked to translate a text and send it in. I had 1 or 2 days to do it. Ultimately, they decided not to open the job position I applied for.
It was simple. The recruiter reached out to me on LinkedIn, and I applied by sending her my CV. There was a screening, followed by a translation assessment, and then the final interview with 2 managers. It was not so difficult.
Although the entire process was rather simple and nice, I was really unhappy with how they handled the situation after giving me a verbal offer. They told me they would wait for me to get a visa, and even checked on me a few times. But by the time I finally got my visa, they told me they were not hiring externally anymore because of the hiring freeze. They had more than 3 months to say this, but they said it right after I told them I got my visa. And then they offered me to work as a freelance translator for them.
I'll avoid this company at all costs!
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Please tell me about your past experience.
Why do you want to join our company?