Hearst Project Manager Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Hearst.
Hearst
Project Manager
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
First, a screening call with the recruiter, then two interviews with the manager and another team member. It was all conversational with typical questions. The whole process took about two weeks, considering some scheduling hiccups.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about your experience managing projects?
Hearst
Senior Project Manager
Senior Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I initially connected with a recruitment consultant who arranged the first interview. I joined the video call, but no one showed up for 15 minutes, and then I was informed they couldn't make it. A new time was scheduled for a 30-minute video call interview. It felt very rushed and somewhat like an American interview style. I thought it went okay, and they said I'd get feedback about the next stage by the end of the week. However, I still haven't heard back and have been ghosted despite reaching out multiple times. The lack of communication is terrible and gives a clue about the company culture.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What value do you believe you would contribute to the team and this specific role?
- Could you describe your most significant strengths?
Hearst
Project Manager
Mid Easy Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
The recruiter was late and the call was cut short. I know the employees are trying to unionize because of the bad work environment and low pay, so they're likely busy. It was a standard screening interview. The recruiter just read the job description from LinkedIn, which wasn't helpful. She either seemed flustered or didn't know how to present the role. When I asked about the team and culture, she had no clue and told me to ask the hiring manager. When I asked why I should work there, she gave vague examples like Oprah speaking, food tastings, and discounts, but nothing specific about the role, culture, or fulfillment.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Do you have any questions for me?
- Could you elaborate on the team and company culture?
- What are the reasons to work at this company?
Hearst Project Manager Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Hearst interview reports.
“On a scale of 1 to 10, how negative do you consider yourself to be?”
Read reports →“What are the reasons to work at this company?”
Read reports →“Could you elaborate on the team and company culture?”
Read reports →“What value do you believe you would contribute to the team and this specific role?”
Read reports →“Tell me about the most challenging project you have managed.”
Read report →“Can you share your experience and background?”
Read report →“Can you tell me about your experience managing projects?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 7 Hearst interview reports.