Lifestyle Publications Interview Questions
& Process

I was intrigued by this company because of their business model and felt a connection to their philosophy. A recruiter from corporate reached out, and then I spoke with someone else about the role. The interviewer talked a lot about his own background. He seemed really interested in my experience in sales, publishing, and my entrepreneurial spirit. I was then asked to complete a personality test. He said he'd call me back after reviewing the results to discuss the opportunity further. He was supposed to call at the scheduled time, but he never did, and I didn't get any communication. It was quite unprofessional; even a polite rejection would have been better. Interestingly, I had suggested they focus on a different area that I thought would be a better fit for the publication than the advertised role, given my knowledge of that region. He didn't seem to consider it. However, I noticed they are now hiring a publisher in the exact area I recommended. I think I'll decline at this point.

I had a phone interview with a really great younger guy. He was super professional and patient, and answered all my questions quickly and clearly. He called me a day after I applied, which was nice. I ended up deciding to go in a different direction, even though it looked like a great opportunity, but it was a good experience and I'll think about this company for future jobs.

It was great. Respectful and organic. It was a conversation, not a series of questions designed to trick you or make you feel inadequate. I was at ease and comfortable and found myself "WANTING" to work there at the end of the interview. And you know, that tone of the interview has been the same respectful tone of my time here. This is a great company.

They'll ask for some clips via email first, and if they like them, you'll have an in-person interview. You should be ready to talk about how you'd come up with stories and story ideas. The local publisher will interview you, and since it's a co-ownership with the main company, they have a lot riding on this, so make sure you impress them. Being on time was important to my interviewer.