Benchmark Education Journalist Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 6 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Benchmark Education.
Benchmark Education
Editor
Entry Easy Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
I applied online after seeing an ad. HR contacted me pretty fast. When I got there, there was no receptionist, so I just went to the closest desk. The person gave me an application to fill out. While filling it out, I noticed the office vibe - there was some kind of open meeting happening, and people were yelling. The actual interview with HR and my potential manager was pretty standard, but they warned me that it's not a place for the 'faint of heart' and you need 'thick skin.' I thought they were being honest, but it definitely raised some red flags for me. The educational publishing world is small, and everything I'd heard seemed to be true.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Are you comfortable working in a tough and high-pressure setting?
Benchmark Education
Executive Editor
Executive Average Neutral experience Accept offer 6 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
I had interviews with the publisher, both owners, and two other employees at the Executive Editor level. Each interview was one-on-one, except for the owners who interviewed me together. The interviews were pretty informal and conversational. I learned a lot about the company and its current projects. All the interviews happened on the same day. Afterward, I had several follow-up calls to discuss the offer with the Publisher and an owner.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Are you able to handle being yelled at frequently?
- What makes you want to join Benchmark?
- Tell me about your strongest qualities.
Benchmark Education
Editor
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I met with a few different people, one by one, from different teams. They were all really experienced, knew their stuff, and were super nice and professional. The whole thing took a while, but it was really helpful. I got a great understanding of the department, the team, the vibe in the office, and what projects are coming up.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about your experience?
Benchmark Education Journalist Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Benchmark Education interview reports.
“Are you able to handle being yelled at frequently?”
Read reports →“What are your least strong qualities?”
Read reports →“How do you manage switching between several urgent tasks that can change very quickly?”
Read reports →“What makes you want to join Benchmark?”
Read reports →“Are you able to handle a difficult boss?”
Read report →“What kinds of products do you find most enjoyable to work on?”
Read report →“Are you comfortable working in a tough and high-pressure setting?”
Read report →“Tell me about your strongest qualities.”
Read report →“Can you tell me about your experience?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 6 Benchmark Education interview reports.