Virtual interview followed by an in-person interview - the interviews were really easy going and involved competency and scenario-based questions. The virtual interview asked more general and situational questions, whilst the in-person interview focused on a task and specifically on the imprint and nature of the role.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
You're failing to meet a scheduled deadline for an author. How would you navigate this situation?
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Bloomsbury in Sep 2024
Interview
This company is simply not worth your time. The process consisted of a phone screening interview (where the HR rep knew nothing about the position at all), a virtual interview with the team I'd be working with, an unpaid project due within under 24 hours and then an in-person interview in the New York office with the same team plus the editorial director. The team was looking to move quickly and said I would hear back within a day, but they completely ghosted me and did not respond to either my thank you email or follow up a week later. Neglecting to send a simple rejection email tells me all I need to know about how they treat their employees. Complete waste of time.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Asked to order which tasks you would do first, second and third.
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Bloomsbury (London, England) in Aug 2024
Interview
Took 8 weeks from submitting an application to getting offered an interview; I had assumed I was rejected. Then it was another two weeks to hear back after the interview. Insanely drawn-out process which was very frustrating. The interview itself, however, was perfectly pleasant. Was asked to do a prioritising task in advance then had an in-person interview with two friendly employees.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
When was a time you had to handle a sensitive situation?
