Wallet Hub Writer Interview Questions
& Process

I applied online and after my application was accepted, I was given a writing test. Once I passed that, I was interviewed. They gave me articles about credit card info to study and told me I'd be tested on it. During the interview, they mainly quizzed me on the material and didn't ask about my experience. It felt like a bait and switch because the job posting mentioned benefits, but during the interview, they said it was an international contract without benefits. Also, the interviewer warned that the CEO likes to trick people and catch them off guard. This made me uncomfortable and suspicious, especially after seeing similar reviews online. I wouldn't have accepted even if offered.

Just wanted to give a heads-up about this company. What others have said is pretty much the process. You'll do a writing test, then a revision, then an oral exam, and finally a real interview with the CEO. The CEO interview might bring up stuff from the oral exam. Heads up, the CEO is usually super late, like hours late, which seems to be common. Also, I found some bait-and-switch stuff happening. I applied for an editing job, but they said it was a writing position instead during the first interview. They also immediately asked about salary, and the recruiter gave a range much lower than what was advertised for either editor or writer roles. So, I was cautious. Then, in the final video call where they made the offer, the job, which was advertised as full-time, turned out to be a contract role with no benefits and a salary even lower than the recruiter's reduced range. When I got the contract from WalletHub, the terms were wild. It had a two-year noncompete clause, basically stopping me from writing about personal finance for anyone in the US. Also, if I wanted to leave, I had to give 60 days' notice, or they'd sue for damages. I obviously declined.

I had a writing test, then a practice interview, then they asked me to revise my article, and then I had a final interview with the CEO. The practice interview was the hardest part because I knew I'd have to answer made-up questions using the stuff they gave me. It was scary, but even though I messed up when I was nervous, the interviewer tried to make me feel okay and let me fix mistakes.