The process is simple, but there is something soulless about recording the video interview. Felt a little impersonal, but perhaps they have too many applicants to make the process less automated.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Name a book published in the last twelve months that has caught your attention.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Penguin Group (New York, NY) in Jan 2023
Interview
First an interview with a recruiter for about fifteen minutes, then a second interview later on with two people from the particular imprint that lasted half an hour. They were on different days.
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Penguin Group in Sept 2021
Interview
Following my application, I had a recorded interview with five questions. A month later, I was invited to attend a Zoom interview with two editors, and was informed that the final stage of the process would be next week, in which there would be an in-person interview and editorial assessment.
I had to email twice in order to be informed that I was unsuccessful, and it has been three weeks since I asked for feedback.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is your favourite poetry book that you've read recently?
What is your favourite non-fiction book that you've read recently?
Explain your experience and suitability for the role.
Why did you apply for this specific role?