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Updated Dec 27, 2011 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.

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3.0

Average Interview

Overall Neutral Experience

Received and Declined Offer

Interviewed Jan 2011 (took a day)

Chatted on the phone after emailing a response to a classified ad.

Reason for Declining

Not enough money for the amount of work

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I applied In-Person.

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3.0

Average Interview

Overall Neutral Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Sep 2011 in McLean, VA (took 2 weeks)

My interview experience at USA Today was overall pretty good. I was not offered the position in the end. I interviewed with two people at the same time. The interview was behavioral based. I was asked the generic interview questions such as biggest weakness, what do I know about USA Today, what my greatest strengths are. The people who interviewed me spent a lot of time with me, which was nice since I traveled out of town to be there.

Interview Questions

What do I know about USA Today?

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What is my biggest weakness?

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The interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview.

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3.0

Average Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Feb 2011 in McLean, VA (took 2 months)

I had applied for a position a few months back, and randomly I got an email from a HR rep asking what my salary expectations were and whether i was interested in the position. Later I had a more formal conversation with HR, they asked a lot of behavioral and situational questions. Wasn't expecting the interview to be long, but it was well over 1 hour 30 min. A few weeks later i went for the department interview, was asked about my experience and overall fit in the company. Again they had planned out a series of questions beforehand but it ended up being more of a conversation. Both people I interviewed with were great and I had a great experience.

Interview Questions

How do you deal with conflict?

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What was the most challenging/difficult situation you had to deal with?

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Other Details

I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Background Check.

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3.0

Average Interview

Overall Neutral Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Nov 2010 in McLean, VA (took a day)

There was a first call from an HR person who asked pretty general questions. About 3 weeks later I was asked to come for an interview in front of marketing management. When I was there the HR person asked same questions as on the phone interview, which was little odd.
The presentation was about an hour, mostly focusing on generic behavioral questions like "What are you looking in a boss," I was pretty engaging, I felt very comfortable, the team showed work and the kind of work they are looking for. I though I could fit right in. Unfortunately they didn't even bothered to contact me and give me feedback on the status. I've tried contacting twice but did not hear anything at all.

Interview Questions

What are you looking in a boss?

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Other Details

The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, a Presentation and a Personality Test.

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3.0

Average Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Jan 2010 in McLean, VA (took 3 weeks)

USAT relies on behavioral interviews and a defined question set. All involved were actually open, friendly, generally positive. Unfortunately ,USAT uses the rude practice of never following up, adopting the practice of avoidance and "eventually they'll get the message," which is weird for a communicaitons company. Zero recontact after multiple interviews, despite specific efforts to follow up by job seeker with letter, email and voicemail to HR. A simple "thanks but we've decided to go with another candidate" is an expected courtesy from any job applicant.
Bad form, USA Today

Interview Questions

Uses behavioral interviews. Quesitons were all experiential, based on specific situations and how you handled them in the past. "Tell me about a time when you..."

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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 Background Check.

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4.0

Difficult Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Aug 2008 in McLean, VA (took 5 days)

First it was a screening interview from a recruiter. Then a phone call from hiring manager. Then inhouse applcation fillout, interview with manager again, then team lead, then director, then Vice President. Then, I received an offer two days later.

Interview Questions

How do you deal with stressful situations.

Answer Question

Tell me a successful situation at work that made you proud.

Answer Question

Negotiation Details

No negotiations. Research what is average. They will try to lowball you.

Other Details

I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Drug Test.

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4.0

Difficult Interview

Overall Neutral Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Oct 2008 (took 3 weeks)

Gannett does formal behavioral type of interviews. Besides pre-written, formulaic questions, there seemed to be no interest in my experience or background. Seemed like an opinion for formed in the first few minutes and there was no effort to truly get to know a candidate. Be ready for a very formal process. They asked you typical behavioral questions and expect you to provide situation, your behavior and the result.