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Updated Dec 28, 2011 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Senior Director at McGraw-Hill
Posted Dec 28, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2009 in New York, NY (took 3 months)
The hiring manager inflated the appeal of the opportunity. Once I was on board, the nature of the work was more junior than promised, and there was less staff available than discussed. I later learned that others had the same experience when they were recruited.
The background check took weeks and was excessive -- you just have to wait it out.
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Negotiation Details
As with most companies, do your research, push for as much compensation as you can because once they have you, raises are tiny. Also, I had 3 weeks vacation with my then-current employer and they matched it. Get it in writing.
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I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.
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Editor at McGraw-Hill
Posted Dec 26, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed May 2011 in London, England (United Kingdom) (took a day)
Very standard interview with potential boss.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Logistics Analyst at McGraw-Hill
Posted Dec 11, 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 Nov 2009 in New York, NY (took 2 weeks)
Received a call from HR. Interviewed with HR Contact, Manager, Director and VP
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Background Check.
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Treasury at McGraw-Hill
Posted Aug 27, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Mar 2011 (took a day)
behavioral interview- standard qualitative questions
walk me through your resume
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.
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Field Representative, Higher Education at McGraw-Hill
Posted Apr 14, 2011
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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 Jun 2010 (took 3 months)
Started with an HR phone interview, then the manager on the phone, then the manager and her boss in person, then a campus project with a submitted report, then met with the manger again, then a phone interview with the manager's boss, then I started to question their seriousness in me as a candidate, and I was assured this was just the process, then they flew me to NYC for interviews with the National Sales Manager and three editors. I was up against another candidate who ended up getting the job. Oddly, he lived closer to the anchor school than I. I was told if I wanted to relocate, they might have another position for me. Good luck if you are interviewing for a higher ed sales position with this company--they will keep you waiting and keep asking you to jump through hoops. I know many others who have had the same experience with McGraw-HIll.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Presentation.
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Manager at McGraw-Hill
Posted Mar 5, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2009 (took 4 months)
I applied in June and went through a series of interviews with manager, publisher, president and members of other departments. The process took four months! I had one phone interview and three in-person interviews. I had to meet with two employees twice. Frankly, I think they prolonged the process so I would start in October and, therefore, not be elligible for the bonus payout the next year.
Negotiation Details
Yes. I was offered a low salary. Probably one that was quite adequate for living in Columbus, but not where I lived. I counter offered and they matched my counter offer. I also received a signing bonus.
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.
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Intern at McGraw-Hill
Posted Feb 26, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Mar 2009 (took 2 days)
Not sure if I described the duration of the interview properly. Regardless, I was referred to a position with McGraw-Hill in 2009. I interviewed with someone from their office in Columbus, OH over the phone and was subsequently interviewed 1:1 with the person under whom I would be working. The person I interviewed with and other employees at the office seemed friendly enough. As much as I wanted the position, I was not offered it.
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.
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Bids & Contracts Coordinator at McGraw-Hill
Posted Sep 28, 2010
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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 Mar 2010 (took a day)
Interview for the position, hired within two weeks. Hiring manager was very nice, up front, and sharp.
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Negotiation Details
No negotiation on salary allowed.
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I Applied Online.
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Communications at McGraw-Hill
Posted Aug 1, 2010
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Jul 2010 in New York, NY (took 3 weeks)
It was fairly straightforward. I found the exchanges with the recruiter to be very pleasant and informative. The 1:1 with the hiring manager was a great conversation. However, the company HR manager was fairly reserved and not necessarily a great ambassador for the company. The interview felt less like an interrogation based on qualifications than maybe what someone might feel interviewing for a private club. I would say the culture is extremely conservative.
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I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.
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Director Learning & Development at McGraw-Hill
Posted Jun 29, 2010 — 2 of 2 people found this helpful
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Feb 2010 (took 2 weeks)
Phone interview was a validation of credentials and expectations. Scheduled a face to face. What a fiasco. Very disorganized - no real questions asked or answers to questions given. Interviewer did not have insight into the job or expectations. Appeared as though the decision had already been made. After a very unsatisfying interview, he actually had the audacity to ask for a complete recap of both the phone interview (2 weeks previous) and the current interview, so he could pass along to the hiring manager. (As though he would not be making recommendations or screening - so why did i just waste my time?) I completed the "homework" assignment and followed up a week later - only to get an out of office/vacation auto response. I continued to follow up weekly - without response. three months + later, they declined. Really? I had always considered McGraw-Hill to be a professional org...that's why i applied. boy, was i wrong.
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