I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Penguin Random House (New York, NY) in Apr 2025
Interview
The HR interview went really well. Be prepared for questions about organization and task management. Also, research the imprint you’re interviewing with it shows initiative and that you’re genuinely interested.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
how do you stay organized?
How do you communicate a message to alot of people at once
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 interviewed at Penguin Random House (London, England)
Interview
It was a self recorded interview using the platform Hireview. There were three questions in total, with around 2 minutes to answer the question with 1 minute preparation. In my opinion, it's a not so easy format for an interview as I much prefer face to face interviews.