I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Penguin Random House (New York, NY) in Aug 2016
Interview
My interview consisted of four steps - a phone screening, two separate interviews with the manager and assistant manager of digital, and a third interview with the head of Young Adult books. The interviews were enjoyable and conversational, as we talked about our favorite books and what drew me to this particular area of publishing. The fourth step in the process was submitting an assignment, which I did promptly.
After that, I didn't hear anything. My assignment was an online article, which I could track activity on, and I saw that it was never opened after I submitted. A week later I followed up with HR, and was told the position had been filled.
Overall, the experience was positive, but knowing that the work I was asked to submit was not even reviewed really soured the entire process for me.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is it about this area of publishing (Young Adult, in this case) that appeals to you?
Started with the recruiter (HR) to discuss salary expectations before the interviews with hiring managers. I went through about four interviews total. Overall, they were very friendly and thoughtful people.
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Penguin Random House
Interview
Video interview with recruiter followed by video interview with hiring manager. I followed up with my recruiter multiple times over the course of 3 weeks but kept getting the run around. Buying time for the hiring manager to continue the process with other candidates. I understand if I am not the right candidate, but don't string me along for weeks especially if I am being proactive and asking for an update.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What motivates you? What do you look for from your manager and team?
I applied through other source. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Penguin Random House (New York, NY) in Jan 2017
Interview
HR reached out to me as I'd interviewed before, and I interviewed with the hiring managers the next day. It went well and I was asked to complete an assignment.