I interviewed at Penguin Random House (Londen, Engeland) in Oct 2022
Interview
First interview with Head of Department, quite straightforward interview qus. Second interview was a sales presentation task to same Head of and 2 other senior staff members, followed by some more questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you manage conflicting demands from 2 senior stakeholders?
I applied online. I interviewed at Penguin Random House in Apr 2026
Interview
Had a quick hr screening. Ayesha was very helpful and helped me prepare for the actual interview.
The second internview was with a designer and production specialist. They were very lovely. I already had tons of experience, and I was probably overqualified for this internship. But in the end, they decided not to go with me. I think it really is all about vibes. If you can connect with the two people you'll be working with, that's how you'll increase your chances. Overall, I had lovely conversations with them, but I'm sure there another candidate that was the perfect pick.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
(This internship was for art & design, and they did not ask anything about my design capabilities) How do you stay organized when juggling multiple projects?
I applied online. I interviewed at Penguin Random House (Londen, Engeland) in Mar 2026
Interview
Video interview screening prior to an in person interview in which I had to sit down in front of a computer screen and record myself answering questions that would generate 1 minute before answering the question
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us about a title you supported from acquisition through to publication. What were your key responsibilities at each stage and how did you keep it on it’s critical pathway