Ho presentato la mia candidatura online. La procedura ha richiesto 2 settimane. Ho sostenuto un colloquio presso Penguin Random House (New York, NY) nel mese di apr 2023
Colloquio
I submitted a cover letter and resume. The next day, I received an invite to participate in an editorial test in which I had to read a manuscript in 72 hours and provide an analysis of its strengths and weaknesses along with jacket copy, a potential title for the book, and a decision of whether or not I would recommend it for acquisition. After this editorial test, I met with the hiring manager who was lovely and we talked about books and book covers, where I get my book news, etc. I wasn't offered the job at the end of it all, but it was a positive experience I was told I came close
Ho sostenuto un colloquio presso Penguin Random House
Colloquio
(1) Completed internship with PRH Editorial team.
(2) Applied for role with carefully tailored cover letter and CV.
(3) First round online interview with a robot.
(4) Second round online interview with an editor and senior editor.
(5) Third round interview in person with three senior editors.
(6) Never heard back....
(7) Followed up after 2 weeks only to receive an automated reply.
* I'm a strong candidate and took the process seriously because I cared about the role and was excited to have the opportunity. It is exceptionally disappointing to have been let down by such a respectable company. All that effort and preparation and care for an automated rejection email after silence for two weeks?? Wow. I don't have much else to say.
Domande di colloquio [1]
Domanda 1
All the questions were fair and trying to get to know me. E.g., tell us about yourself, what are you reading at the moment, tell us about your experience.
Ho presentato la mia candidatura online. Ho sostenuto un colloquio presso Penguin Random House
Colloquio
Interviewed over Zoom. Prior to the interview, I had to read a couple of manuscripts and write evaluations of them. They got back to me about their decision within a few days of the interview. I appreciated that they had me practice some of the essential duties of the position and that they did not ghost me.
Domande di colloquio [1]
Domanda 1
Tell me about a time something didn't go as planned and how you dealt with it.
Ho presentato la mia candidatura online. Ho sostenuto un colloquio presso Penguin Random House
Colloquio
Interview process consisted of three rounds - initial interview , second interview with different members of staff and a third with a task which involved copywriting. The interviews were thorough but the staff were very friendly.
