Interviewed with two Editors and completed a readers report to demonstrate by analytical skills, as well as ability to write creative copy. I then interviewed with the publisher. Following those interviews, I was offered the job.
There were two rounds of interview, the first round over zoom and second in person. Everyone was lovely - they asking challenging questions that cut to your suitability for the role.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Macmillan in Sep 2024
Interview
Very impersonal and unresponsive recruiter, absolutely no clarity during the process, and was ghosted after interview with no follow up. Even if they weren't interested in proceeding, I would expect basic professionalism and politeness. Wouldn't be interested in working with a company that handles the hiring process this way.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What can you tell me about yourself that isn't reflected on your resume?
The interview was done online. The interviewer did not seem particularly interested in my answers after learning I did not live in New York City, something she would have known by reading my resume and cover letter
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Asked me to share what I was currently reading and what its literary significance was
Editorial Assistant applicants have rated the interview process at Macmillan with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 50% positive. To compare, the company-average is 68.8% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Editorial Assistant roles take an average of 24 days to get hired, when considering 10 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Macmillan overall takes an average of 24 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Macmillan as a Editorial Assistant according to 10 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 36%
Group panel interview: 29%
Phone interview: 29%
Skills test: 7%
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