Foreign Policy Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Foreign Policy.
Foreign Policy
Editorial Assistant
Entry Easy Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Take home Recruiter call Recruiter call
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
Had two chill interviews, each under 30 mins, with the two people I'd be working with most. Submitted an editing test beforehand.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about articles on our website that you've enjoyed or disliked?
Foreign Policy
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
Had an initial chat with a staff member, followed by a brief skills assessment test. Then, I had another interview which was quite open and receptive.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What draws you to editorial work?
Foreign Policy
Events Vice President
Executive Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
I applied online and the publisher reached out to me directly about three weeks later. We had a decent conversation, though it was a bit strange when they asked how many other jobs I was applying to. I was honest about it. When I asked about salary expectations, since the job posting didn't include any salary information, I was told my range was on the higher side. They gave me the impression I was a good candidate and that I'd hear from the hiring director when they got back. I've followed up twice with the hiring director and the publisher, and also reached out to HR, but after a month, I haven't heard anything back. It's also worth noting that the position has been reposted with a salary similar to what I mentioned.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What are your salary expectations?
- Can you describe your experience in event production and management?
Foreign Policy
Social Media Specialist
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I applied for a job online. Then I had a 30-minute phone interview. After that, I was given a social media assignment to complete, which I did. They ghosted me after I submitted the assignment. I followed up but never got a response.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about your experience with paid social media campaigns?
Foreign Policy Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Foreign Policy interview reports.
“What do you know about FP mag?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me about articles on our website that you've enjoyed or disliked?”
Read reports →“What draws you to editorial work?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me about your experience with paid social media campaigns?”
Read reports →“Can you describe your experience in event production and management?”
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Across all 5 Foreign Policy interview reports.