Penguin Random House Journalist Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Penguin Random House.
Penguin Random House
Assistant Editor
Entry Difficult Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
My interview process was as pleasant as could be expected! It started with a HireVue interview, and then I had an in-person interview with two senior staff members. Unfortunately, I didn't get the job, but I did get positive feedback on my interview.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you share an instance where you made a mistake and what you learned from it?
- Tell us about a time when something went wrong in your role.
- What do you understand about this role and what an Assistant Editor does?
Penguin Random House
Senior Editor
Senior Average Neutral experience Accept offer
The hiring process is structured and driven by process. They are meticulous about hiring, though the job description could be better. The HR team is generally good and makes an effort to attract talent. Roles sometimes shift over time.
Confirmed questions0 questions
No confirmed questions were included in this interview report.
Penguin Random House
Editor
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It was a really nice and collaborative chat, with two managers talking with me for about 45 minutes. They asked a mix of HR-type questions and some specific to the industry. Overall, it felt like a good balance.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Describe a situation where you successfully resolved a communication issue.
Penguin Random House Journalist Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Penguin Random House interview reports.
“Can you list the 5 rules of grammar?”
Read reports →“What do you think contributes to the success of the Peter Rabbit franchise?”
Read reports →“What is your motivation for pursuing a career as a non-fiction book editor?”
Read reports →“What future opportunities do you see in publishing?”
Read reports →“What do you understand about this role and what an Assistant Editor does?”
Read report →“What is something you are most proud of?”
Read report →“What are your long-term career goals within the publishing industry?”
Read report →“Can you share your greatest achievement that is not related to your education?”
Read report →“What is your dream career?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 17 Penguin Random House interview reports.