I went through a long interview process for Cognella, for the position of Project Editor. Phone interview, thorough questionnaire, two in-person interviews. Everyone I spoke with at the company was friendly and accessible. I felt like Bassim (CEO) went out of his way to make himself available and answer any questions. They kept stressing honesty and their company culture throughout. I was very honest with them throughout the process, and they admitted that I had a solid skill set, but didn't hire me because of a "gut instinct." They also require 40-45 hr/wk 8 months a yr and 45-60 hr/wk 4 months a year (busy season), so even though the salary seems competitive for the industry, when you do the math and break it down hourly, it's really not that great. Their benefits package also doesn't cover spouses, offers only a PPO, and they wouldn't tell me the name of the provider. During the interviews, I was surprised at how shabby some of the people interviewing me were dressed, while others looked like they were dressed to go shopping on NYC's 5th Avenue. Again, everyone was friendly, and I harbor zero resentments about not getting the job; I actually trust their gut instinct. I have a new baby and honestly need a job that pays more per hour for it to be worth my time. This seems like a company of mostly young people, probably recent grads who are just getting their feet wet, and I couldn't help feeling overqualified for the position. I would recommend this company to recent college graduates who are looking to break into publishing. Everyone here seems really friendly and willing to go out of their way to help. Best of luck to you, job seeker, and to you, Cognella. I'm optimistic about this company's future and wish them only the best.