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Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at The Independent as 100% positive with a difficulty rating score of 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Reporter and rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Reporter and roles were rated as the easiest.

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The Independent interview questions

Updated Feb 1, 2025

based on 3 ratings

Difficulty

Average

Experience

Very positive

How others got an interview

50%
In Person
In Person
50%
Applied online
Applied online

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3 interviews

Senior Producer Interview

Feb 1, 2025

Anonymous Interview Candidate

No offer

Positive experience

Difficult interview

Application

I interviewed at The Independent (London, England)

Interview

Multiple layers, a professional interview process with conversational and discussion led nature. Situational hypotheticals and task-led discussions in second interview. Staff were uplifting and positive whilst giving a thorough description of the job with clear open table talks about the role and the company.

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

How would you react in a situation

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Reporter Interview

Sep 29, 2022

Anonymous Interview Candidate

Declined offer

Positive experience

Average interview

Application

I applied online. I interviewed at The Independent in May 2022

Interview

The interview process was over a few weeks with different editors and managers in the newsroom. The interviews were hosted over zoom and were fairly informal. Questions ranged from prior experience to what you would contribute to the newsroom if hired.

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

What story that you’ve worked on are you most proud of?

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Sub Editor Interview

Feb 22, 2016

Anonymous employee

Accepted offer

Positive experience

Easy interview

Application

I applied in-person. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at The Independent (London, England) in Mar 2012

Interview

Made personal approach to chief sub editor who undertook nformal interview followed by three-day trial to assess my suitability for the role with particular regard to ability in using software, accuracy and speed under the pressure of deadlines.

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

Mainly about experience, previous workplace and familiarity with relevant publishing software.

1 Answer

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