Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at HarperCollins UK as 100% positive with a difficulty rating score of 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Editor and Author rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Editor and Author roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at HarperCollins UK takes an average of 30 days when considering 3 user submitted interviews across all job titles. To compare, the average duration of hiring at similar companies like BlackRock, Inc. is 14 days, Fabricated Software, Inc. is 2 days, and Apple Inc. is 21 days. Candidates applying for Editor had the quickest hiring process (on average 30 days), whereas Editor roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 30 days).
I interviewed at HarperCollins UK (London, England)
Interview
2 stage interview process after initial screening. 1 hour interviews at both stages with test involved. Questions involved what you like reading and how you see yourself fitting into the role.
I interviewed at HarperCollins UK (Bishopbriggs, Scotland)
Interview
The interview felt structured yet conversational, using standard competency-based questions across a two-stage process, with a clear focus on real examples, teamwork, communication style, and how candidates handle everyday workplace challenges.
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at HarperCollins UK in Oct 2025
Interview
Had a 30 minute teams interview with commercial managers. Was fairly relaxed and easy going. Next stage would have been an in person interview with the director. Didn’t hear anything back from them.