I applied online. I interviewed at Penguin Random House in Sept 2020
Interview
I have been in three consecutive interview processes in the last 6 months at PRH for Publicity Assistant roles. 2 out of the 3 roles had a writing diagnostics portion/ sample tasks day in the final stage (I'm assuming for the final top two candidates since I was notified I was for the first two jobs), there can be LONG waiting times which is unfortunately very frustrating but I think could depend on who the HR recruiter is for the role, it just so happened I had the same recruiter/ HR manager for all three roles.
I interviewed at Penguin Random House (New York, NY) in Jul 2024
Interview
First, you have a phone call with HR to figure out things like availability, whether or not you can work in the US, what the role consists of, and when you can start working. After that, you have a call with the person who will most likely be your supervisor if you get the job.
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Penguin Random House (London, England) in Jan 2024
Interview
HireVue interview process. I was given 3 questions and had to record myself answering them. There was time to prepare for the questions and then you recorded yourself answering. I only have one try at each question.
Interview questions [3]
Question 1
Why have you chosen to apply for a role in the publicity team? What about the idea of publicity appeals to you?
I applied online. I interviewed at Penguin Random House
Interview
The process included multiple rounds of interviews with Vice President and other senior managers, in descending order of company standing. They asked mostly standard questions, and overall created a very conversational and welcoming atmosphere.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is your biggest weakness? Individual or team-oriented preference? How you solve problems with a direct manager? What do you like to read?