What is your writing style? What is your feedback style? Do you craft? What books do you like to read?
Senior Editor Interview Questions
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Why did you choose to apply for this editor position? What are 3 skills you bring from your background that would help you in this job? What do you think are the biggest challenges for this job?
What criteria should be considered when selecting peer reviewers?
The interview questions were standard .
Asked about personal motivations and why I am who I am. Family background, personal life, etc. Asked what negative feedback I receive from friends and family. Asked for a book recommendation and then followed up asking how that book has changed me. Asked about a time I broke trust & how I rebuilt that.
Q: "Talk about how you work with others whom you do not get along with?"
What two topics would require additional reference to other sources in preparing to write an article?
Q: How do you deal with mundane work?
How would you deal with conflicting priorities?
The key thing is to have a clear idea of how you can contribute, especially if your experience or background is non-traditional.
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