I was interviewed by the editor of the paper I was applying for and someone at Gannett corporate offices. Interview was done via Zoom and was short. More of a casual conversation.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
- Expand on previous experience
- Why do you feel you're a good fit for this role
- Connection to the location
- Availability to work differing hours
The interview was normal questions about your previous experience and qualifications. There was only one interview before the job offer. There was also a chance to ask them questions to see if it’s a good fit.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Talk about a time when there was a challenge/conflict and how did you handle it?
I applied online. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at USA TODAY Co.
Interview
It was a comprehensive interview process, with a number of staffers, and gave a good introduction to the team the interviewee would be working with. It created a sense of familiarity with the newsroom at the time, although processes have likely changed.
Great! Conducted via Zoom, the interview process iwas smooth, respectful and efficient. Applicants had the chance to ask HR questions as well as the next step of the hiring process.
Reporter applicants have rated the interview process at USA TODAY Co. with 2.6 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 33% positive. To compare, the company-average is 51.4% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Reporter roles take an average of 12 days to get hired, when considering 9 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at USA TODAY Co. overall takes an average of 25 days.
Common stages of the interview process at USA TODAY Co. as a Reporter according to 9 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 33%
One on one interview: 33%
Group panel interview: 22%
Presentation: 11%
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