I applied online. I interviewed at Penguin Random House
Interview
Over zoom, discussion with 2 members of staff for roughly 20 minutes. questions about experience and what i could bring to the team. then one member of staff left and a current editorial assistant joined and i was given the chance to ask questions to them.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
tell me about your least favourite book you have read in the last 12 months?
I applied online. I interviewed at Penguin Random House (New York, NY) in Dec 2020
Interview
I first had a basic HR Interview.
Then an interview with 2 Art Directors where we spoke more about work ethic and more in the portfolio
Lastly was a Design Test
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What books do you usually read?
How do you organize your work?
What do you handle multiple projects at a time?
What program do you know best?
I applied online. I interviewed at Penguin Random House in Nov 2020
Interview
Two days after I applied, I had my first interview through a phone screening.
A week later I then had an hour interview with hiring manager. The next step was to complete a test, and then a couple weeks later the position was filled.