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Updated Sep 9, 2011 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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News at Meredith Corporation
Posted Sep 9, 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 May 2011 (took a day)
Applied online and sent a paper resume as well. Received a phone call from one of the hiring managers who proceeded to conduct a phone interview for screening purposes. They read off a list of questions and I answered them. I had to call back to set up an in person interview. The 1:1 consisted of three different departmental managers asking mostly the same things.
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.
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Digital Sales Manager at Meredith Corporation
Posted Apr 5, 2011
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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 Jan 2011 in Phoenix, AZ (took a day)
I was interviewed by a number of managers in sales as well as the General Manager.
Each 1:1 consisted of questions from a Meredith hiring manual and there were several repeating questions. Many questions pertained to customer service deals and their desired and undesired outcomes. It didn't seem like there was a wrong answer and everyone took lot's of notes regarding my answers. Then each asked me some of their own questions and we had more of a bantering and suggestive conversation. Most acted encouraging as if they wanted to hire me or at least go-to-bat for me when they met as a committee.
One of the Manager's explained how his sales team only gives manager's one-chance and then they reject all future suggestions and policy from the new manager. He did this in a very 'scolding' kind of way. It was weird. To lighten things up, I explained in third-person who I would present myself, my ideas and tactics. I believe my explanation worked, yet I didn't receive an offer so I'm not sure.
Other than the one manager, they were complimentary, encouraging and quite I am shocked to not have gotten the job.
It seems like getting a job with this company may be like winning American Idol, each week I was told how many candidates there were and weather or not I made it through. I did make it to the semi's.
Meredith is a great company -- still trying other locations for a similar position!
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Other Details
I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.
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Freelance Designer at Meredith Corporation
Posted Jan 29, 2011
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2010 in New York, NY (took 1 week)
Hiring Manager emailed me first. Then we talked on the phone and set up an in-person meeting with her and the head of the group via several emails. We to discuss the project in greater details. Everyone from the security guards to reception were all very courteous and professional.
My sense is that, this company respects its people and has a good work/life balance.
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Negotiation Details
They are the nicest, most reasonable people. The negotiation was a totally pleasant experience. My advice would be to go in knowing what your bottom line is and what the rates are for that particular industry.
I felt I was treated very fairly.
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.
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Associate Editor at Meredith Corporation
Posted Aug 26, 2010 — 1 of 1 people found this helpful
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jun 2008 in Des Moines, IA (took 6 months)
It was an extremely long, drawn out process. Apparently my paperwork (position was newly created) was lost somewhere along executive row, and had to be started all over again. Beginning to end, it took over six months.
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Negotiation Details
They made an offer and would not negotiate.
Other Details
The interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Director of Production at Meredith Corporation
Posted Jan 5, 2010
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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 Jan 2010 (took 1+ week)
Advice - Be preparded to back-up everything on your resume
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Reason for Declining
Better offer
Other Details
The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.
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Assistant Art Director at Meredith Corporation
Posted Mar 19, 2009
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Apr 2007 in Des Moines, IA (took a day)
An interview with HR associate first. Basic interview questions: Strengths, weaknesses, why do you want to work for Meredith and/or area you are applying for. Be sure to prepare. You need to stand out above the rest. Bring your portfolio.
Usually you will interview with whoever your direct report will be. Tell about your work experiences - especially ones that relate directly to what you are applying for. You will be asked to present your portfolio - explain each project briefly (this is key) and be sure to tell the interviewee exactly what your role was in the project. Art directors are looking for experience in photography art direction and expertise in typography is an advantage. Again - the basic interview questions: Strengths, weaknesses, why would you be chosen for this position, how well you work with editors (give examples for all). Show lots of confidence and be sure to research the title or web site you will be working on. If that is a hobby or something you enjoy - all the better.
Decisions may take a while so be patient. There are lots of people that need to approve the position. Just be in constant contact with HR ( I used email to check in once a week or so )
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Negotiation Details
Yes. Research what the going rate is for your position. As of March 2009, budgets are tight, there are salary freezes. If you really want the job you may want to consider to take what they offer.
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The interview consisted of a Background Check.
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