Time Inc. Interview Questions
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Time Inc.
Marketing Associate
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It was pretty simple at first, the HR person was nice and kept me in the loop. There were about 4 or 5 interviews. I thought things were going well and got good vibes until the last round, then no offer and no explanation.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What is your motivation for joining Time, Inc.?
Time Inc.
Account Executive
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
It was a pretty standard process, a few rounds which is what I expected. I talked to my direct manager and also their manager, even though I wouldn't have been reporting to them.
Confirmed questions8 questions
- Can you tell me about your background and experience?
- What motivated you to apply for this position?
- What do you consider to be your key strengths and areas for development?
Time Inc.
Manager
Manager Average Neutral experience Decline offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Onsite Recruiter call
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
Four rounds of interviews covering technology and management topics. There will be general questions, and you'll be asked to explain certain processes based on your expertise. The HR round is more casual, where salary expectations will be discussed. It's generally easy to succeed if you're well-prepared.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you explain how a specific process functions?
Time Inc.
Virtual Assistant
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Background check Offer
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
Applied online and had to fill out a form with a lot of info about my background and skills. Then I had to do a mock request for a client, which was writing a small report for them. The next day, I was asked to set up a phone interview using Calendly, which was scheduled for the following week. I got a confirmation and a reminder about an hour before the interview. However, the call never happened, and I received no communication. After waiting a few hours, I still heard nothing. The following day, I got an email saying I wasn't selected. This whole experience was disorganized and frankly, despicable. I wasted time waiting for a call that never came and felt like I just got a generic rejection instead of an apology or explanation.
Confirmed questions0 questions
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Time Inc. Interview Questions
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“How can we efficiently retrieve all keys from a map (integer keys, String values) whose values contain a specific substring?”
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Read reports →“How would you search for an element in a sorted array that has been rotated?”
Read reports →“Describe an algorithm to determine the angle between the hour and minute hands of a clock.”
Read report →“How can you figure out which of the three switches outside controls which of the three bulbs inside a closed room, given you only get to enter the room once?”
Read report →“Can you describe how to determine if a string reads the same forwards and backward?”
Read report →“Can you explain how to set up a Bes account on a blackberry?”
Read report →“How would you write JavaScript on the server, and how was Node.js developed?”
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