Senior Editor Interview Questions
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Senior Editor interview questions shared by candidates
How would you deal with people freaking out to meet the deadline for a USAID proposal?
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I said that I am generally an easy-going person, used to deadlines, treat colleagues with respect--but also believe there would be less freaking out if a standard procedure and timelines were developed to ensure a smooth proposal development process and minimize last-minute panic. Less
What kind of work energizes you? What do you want out of your next role?
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A challenging role.
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A Challenging role.
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a challenging role that could impact the community with a purposeful change.
Do you want to freelance? You might get the job!
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No, I have other interviews in progress.
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Yes. I would love to freelance
If one is coming from same vertical give special attention when you're asked as to why do you want to leave your current employer if any.
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I had to do a writing test. I had to write an article. I had an hour to do it (did it midnight my time due to the time difference) and was told that I would be given their style guide as my article had to conform to their style.
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I wasn't sent their style guide before or during the test. I wrote it without the style guide. And their reason for rejecting me was because my article did not conform to their style! Less
What would you bring to this position that other candidates likely wouldn't?
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I have more than 10 years experience working in the financial services industry in various capacities, including tech services and product-development positions, along with extensive experience working with credit unions. I'm an advocate of the credit union philosophy of people helping people and I bring that to my work. I also have more than 10 years experience as a communications manager, editor and writer. I've managed departments, staff, and budgets in line and matrix-management environments. I enjoy helping writers find their voices and improve their writing processes, and I consistently keep multiple publications and communications campaigns on track and on message. Less
They don't ask you much, you just have to do a written test.
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I was given a paper to write on a topic, on that basis, I was judged.
What was your last job, why did you leave the company, what are your expectations
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Just be yourself