Xinhua News Agency Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 9 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Xinhua News Agency.
Xinhua News Agency
Editor
Entry Easy Negative experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
They didn't ask many questions beyond the surface level. It seemed like they were more focused on appearance than anything else. It felt quite superficial and invasive at times. They also avoided answering any questions I had or gave vague answers.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Would you be open to taking long business trips?
Xinhua News Agency
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
Had a 30 min offline interview at Xinhua News agency Shanghai bureau. There were two interviewers, both middle-aged females, who were really kind and friendly. It included behavioral questions and journalistic professional questions. They said they will notify the result in less than one week.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What international news are you focusing on these days, and how would you report it as a journalist?
Xinhua News Agency
Art Director Intern
Intern Average Neutral experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Presentation Offer
Interview formats
Presentation Behavioral
They asked me to show my work and explain why I fit this job. We talked about my education and the projects I did. It was very friendly and I got the offer immediately. It was a good experience and I had a good conversation with the HR.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What is your favorite project?
Xinhua News Agency
Reporter
Senior Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
I was interviewed in a room facing about 10 senior reporters and editors. They asked general questions about yourself and your career plan. They also test your knowledge about global affairs. They also asked me to read an English article and asked questions they asked based on the understanding of the article.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What was the last book you read?
Xinhua News Agency Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Xinhua News Agency interview reports.
“What was the last book you read?”
Read reports →“What international news are you focusing on these days, and how would you report it as a journalist?”
Read reports →“Can you share your perspective on the Hong Kong and media markets?”
Read reports →“What's your reason for being in China?”
Read reports →“Would you be open to taking long business trips?”
Read report →“What is your favorite project?”
Read report →“What are your career goals?”
Read report →“What is your motivation for interning here?”
Read report →“Can you share any experience you have with managing a social media platform?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 9 Xinhua News Agency interview reports.