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Updated Feb 2, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Director of Research at CNN
Posted Feb 2, 2012
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Nov 2011 in New York, NY (took 3 months)
Applied online and was interviewed over the phone and then brought in for an in-person interview. Typical interview questions, best experiences, worst experiences. After first interview, was called and said the position was put on hold. Two weeks later, called again and told the position was once again a go. Was told I was the main candidate, but when brought it, saw there was a list of people before that had interview. Additionally, caught the Interviewer in a couple of lies about the position and reporting structure, which I found strange. HR made a point to say they would call either way when a decision was made, and to please inform them if any other company made an offer during the time it would take to make an offer. Sent a Thanksgiving and Christmas letter to HR, no response. A month later, the position was taken down. No word from them, just felt it made a bad impression on the company as they made a point to say they were going to keep me in the loop and to please make sure I kept them in the loop if I got another offer.
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.
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Copy Editor at CNN
Posted Jan 17, 2012
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2010 (took 4 months)
I had several interviews before landing the job. I had to take a skills test, too.
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Negotiation Details
I was not able to negotiate.
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Skills Test and a Background Check.
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Intern at CNN
Posted Jan 3, 2012
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Aug 2011 in New York, NY (took 2 days)
The interview process was not much of an interview at all. I received a call from human resources, and was asked if I would be willing to work for a specific department. I was then asked my availability. I did not meet anyone from the department until my first day at work. The decision seems to have been made solely by resume.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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Production Intern at CNN
Posted Aug 3, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Aug 2010 in New York, NY (took a day)
First contacted by phone and then come in for office interview
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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Intern at CNN
Posted Jun 11, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed May 2010 in Los Angeles, CA (took 1+ week)
I applied for an internship position sometime late April, and then three weeks later I got a call from the internship coordinator. She just wanted to confirm a few things, like if I was able to get college credit. Then she told me that she would pass my resume to the senior producer. Several days passed after that phone call and I got anxious so I called her to check in on my status. She said she was glad I called and assured me she would prod the producer again to call the candidates. A few more days pass again and I get a call in the morning from the senior producer asking if I was free to answer some questions. I had just rolled out of bed, but I was so excited I said yes, go ahead. He asked pretty standard interview questions like "why do you want to intern at CNN?" and "What is your strength and what's your weakness?" After he asked his questions and I asked my questions, he said that he was going to call a few more candidates. I thanked him, hung up, and then a few hours later he called back offering me the internship.
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Negotiation Details
I was fortunate because CNN had just implemented required pay for interns starting that summer. It's an internship position, so the pay isn't really negotiable. As for arranging my hours, they were very flexible.
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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Social Media Strategist at CNN
Posted Jun 5, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Mar 2011 in Atlanta, GA (took 2 weeks)
I had some good time talking with the HR rep for a bit over an hour. Was kinda formal and boring but the group interview was the one that made me refuse their offer. The people were average and even tho the company culture and all the rush was intriguing, I decided not take the offer.
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Reason for Declining
Narrow minded people. To afraid to be bold and express themselves. I could picture myself getting as comfortable and totally less creative and dull.
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.
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Producer at CNN
Posted Apr 28, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jun 2009 (took 4+ weeks)
It took a really long time.
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Other Details
The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.
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Intern at CNN
Posted Apr 26, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Apr 2010 in New York, NY (took 6 days)
It was very simple - the interviewer asked what I was most interested in, why I'd be interested in working in News, etc. Nothing out of the ordinary, really. The questions were to the point but nothing was placed in the interview that was intended to trip me up. Overall, it was a positive experience.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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Sales at CNN
Posted Nov 11, 2010
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed May 2009 in Atlanta, GA (took 3 days)
Review lasted three days and involved being interviewed by 5 people, individually and then collectively.
Interviewers were: department head, recruiter, marketing rep, director of contracts, vice president of sales.
The process was fairly painless. I had to prepare a presentation which was shared with the group. I answered some stock questions and talked indepth about how to use new technology to advance the department.
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Other Details
I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, a Presentation and a Skills Test.
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Senior Producer at CNN
Posted Nov 5, 2010
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Jun 2010 (took 2 months)
I was interviewed by Head of HR, first over the phone later 1-1. She was very pleasant, relaxed and made me feel very comfortable. It was a long interview/conversation - it lasted over an hour! She was eager to have me working at CNN and really tried her best. After that I had an interview with the Exec Producer of the Dept I was referred to. This person was very clear and relaxed, as well. Everything ran smoothly. I was asked to send some ideas, this way they could learn more about my writing and creative side.
Eventually, I did not get the position as it was an extremely competitive one, however, I was told the interview did go very well and that I made a very good impression. Initially, I was told that I was overqualified for the job but I insisted on being interviewed. The tricky thing about these interviews is that they are listening closely to everything you say and observing everything you do so one has to be very cautious and think twice before speaking. Overall, the interview was difficult even if the atmosphere was a positive one and the interviewers did an excellent job.
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.
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