Editor applicants have rated the interview process at Simon & Schuster with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 59% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Editor roles take an average of 14 days to get hired, when considering 2 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Simon & Schuster overall takes an average of 18 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Simon & Schuster as a Editor according to 2 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 33%
Skills test: 33%
Phone interview: 33%
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I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Simon & Schuster (New York, NY) in May 2023
Interview
Hiring required 5 interviews, first with an HR representative, and then with a series of people I would potentially be working with. This includes potential colleagues, a hiring manager, and then ultimately an executive.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I was asked to share my recent reads, my all-time favorite reads, and to demonstrate familiarity with the contemporary book market.
I applied online. I interviewed at Simon & Schuster
Interview
I had a great experience, the interviewer was super friendly and well-organized. Didn't get the job, but they communicated with me swiftly and explained why I didn't get it. Would apply there again.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I was asked about my prior experience, my goals, and my thoughts on various book-related industry topics.