I applied online. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Macmillan (New York, NY) in Sep 2015
Interview
My phone interview came first (on a Tuesday) and within 24 hours I received an email from the interviewer asking me to come in for an in-person interview in the city. My interview was scheduled for the next Monday. I was scheduled to interview with 7 different people over a 3 hour period.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Q: Why am I interested in publishing versus staying in journalism (newspapers, magazines, etc.)
There were two rounds of interview, the first round over zoom and second in person. Everyone was lovely - they asking challenging questions that cut to your suitability for the role.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Macmillan in Sep 2024
Interview
Very impersonal and unresponsive recruiter, absolutely no clarity during the process, and was ghosted after interview with no follow up. Even if they weren't interested in proceeding, I would expect basic professionalism and politeness. Wouldn't be interested in working with a company that handles the hiring process this way.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What can you tell me about yourself that isn't reflected on your resume?
The interview was done online. The interviewer did not seem particularly interested in my answers after learning I did not live in New York City, something she would have known by reading my resume and cover letter
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Asked me to share what I was currently reading and what its literary significance was
