A bunch of basic stuff on the first phone screen. We didn't get to the promised 1 hour interview because they ghosted me.
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"Employers hiring technical writers want candidates with the technical knowledge and written communication skills to simplify complex concepts. In an interview, be prepared to discuss your writing experience and provide an example of a time you explained a difficult idea to a group or classroom. Your interviewer may also quiz you on technical concepts or ask you to engage in a written exercise."
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There was nothing special about any of the questions they asked.
How much do you know about SEO?
What is your experience with Power BI
What was one example of something complex that you had to explain to a non-technical audience? How would you deal with the fact that you have had higher roles than the one you are applying to? If you were to get this role, where do you see yourself in 3 years?
How would you manage content for different brands?
How do you feel about product requirements/features frequently changing or even being cancelled after you've worked on them?
How do you deal with a difficult author or subject matter expert who disagrees with your editing and rewriting?
Past experiences related to content creation
Multiple "Personality Testing for Psychological Fitness" questions from a contractor who could've cared less.
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