Can you talk about your experience with academic publishing and the peer-review process?

How To Approach: Associate

  1. Highlight any published papers.
  2. Share experience with peer-review process.
  3. Discuss the collaboration with co-authors.
  4. Explain incorporation of feedback for revisions.

Sample Response: Associate

As a research associate, I have been involved in several projects that led to academic publications. I have co-authored three papers in peer-reviewed journals related to my field.

Our team used a collaborative approach to the writing, and each section of the paper was reviewed and critiqued by all co-authors. This internal review process made sure our paper was in the best shape before submission. Afterward, we underwent a rigorous peer-review process with each journal.

The reviewers' feedback brought to light some gaps in our methodology and presentation that we had missed. It was through this iterative process of feedback and revision that we were able to refine our work to meet the industry's publishing standards. This experience with the peer-review process has been invaluable in helping me hone my research and writing skills.