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      Editorial Assistant Interview

      Mar 7, 2014
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      Washington, DC
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at Smithsonian (Washington, DC) in Feb 2014

      Interview

      Sent application via email in late January, interview happened in early February; didn't find out about company decision until early March. Was told repeatedly that the position was very competitive, many, many applicants received. Emailed first for a very brief phone interview basically confirming my interest and asking for an in-person interview. Came in for the in-person interview and spoke with two editors. Questions were more casual, personal, not the usual job interview questions. Shown around the office, asked about my background, etc. I received a personal phone call when I wasn't selected for the position; the interviewer actually apologized and expressed her regret that she couldn't hire me, which I appreciated, even if I was still deeply disappointed. Did not, however, receive feedback as to WHY I wasn't hired.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      "If you weren't hired here, what job would you be working?"
      1 Answer
      5