R.R. Donnelley Interview Questions
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R.R. Donnelley
Documentation Specialist
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
i had a phone interview with the recruiter first, then an in-person interview with my direct supervisor and the general manager. we talked about my previous work in a law firm's documentation department and the software I used there. i mentioned i was really good with MS Word, Excel, and Powerpoint, but didn't have much experience with Adobe Pro, though I'd used Nuance/Kofax Pdf a lot.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Have you worked in a team production environment before?
- Tell me about your experience in a law firm's documentation department and the software you used.
- Can you confirm your experience with MS Word, Excel, and Powerpoint?
R.R. Donnelley
Customer Service Representative
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It was a three-phased interview process: a phone screen, a first round, and a second round. The first round had quite a few questions, around 15-20, mostly standard for a customer service position, and was conducted by the department manager and their backup. The second round allowed for a closer look at the role with the trainer, who showed an example of a project and its execution to confirm continued interest in the role.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- How do you deal with stress?
- Describe a situation where you had a disagreement with a coworker and how it was resolved.
- Can you share an experience about a project that did not go as planned and how you handled it?
R.R. Donnelley
Human Resources Business Partner
Mid Easy Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
I interviewed for the HRBP position at RRD and got through two rounds. The final interview was with the Head of HR, who looked at my resume. She seemed a bit worried about how stable I've been at jobs. She said she understood why I'd moved around, but stressed that stability is really important for this particular role. In the end, they didn't move forward with me. Honestly, it would've been better if they'd brought up this stability concern earlier, like in the first chat.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Could you speak about your job history and any reasons behind changes in employment?
- What are your thoughts on job stability and how it relates to this HRBP position?
- How do you view the importance of job stability in a role like this?
R.R. Donnelley
Graphic Designer
Senior Easy Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
I had a really unprofessional initial interview today. A Senior Talent Acquisition Partner messaged me to set up a 30-minute call, but then the call didn't happen at the scheduled time. After I followed up to reschedule, I didn't hear back for about 1.5 hours, then she called me out of the blue. She briefly mentioned that the job was for a Home Depot client and that they needed someone with retail experience. When I asked about the salary, she asked me what I was looking for, and I said 90K for a senior role. Then she told me their budget was only 75K, even though the job posting said the range was up to 111K. I had to say no. 75K is what a designer at a lower-mid level makes around here, not a senior designer. If you want senior-level work, you need to pay senior-level rates. It's disappointing and frustrating when companies advertise one thing but offer something completely different. Hiring processes need to be professional and transparent, and this was definitely not that.
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R.R. Donnelley Interview Questions
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